Tirana vs AF Elbasani: match statistics
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Tirana vs AF Elbasani: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Tirana plays AF Elbasani in Superliga (Albania). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026. Venue: Elbasan Arena.
Recent form
Tirana has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. AF Elbasani has 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.25 points per game.
Scoring records
Tirana scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.75. AF Elbasani scores 1.25 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.90 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Tirana's games and 100% of AF Elbasani's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 50%, compared with league averages of 65% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Tirana has the higher season xG average, 1.15 to 1.12 per game. Tirana takes 9.8 shots per game, while AF Elbasani takes 7.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Tirana leads at halftime in 75% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. AF Elbasani leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Tirana's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For AF Elbasani, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Superliga games average 2.90 goals. Both teams score in 65% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Tirana | AF Elbasani | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
AF Elbasani is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Tirana · 1.25 pts / game - AF Elbasani
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Tirana is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Tirana · 1.25 goals / game - AF Elbasani
AF Elbasani is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.75 goals / game - Tirana · 1.25 goals / game - AF Elbasani
Tirana scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 games), while AF Elbasani keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 games).
AF Elbasani scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 games), while Tirana keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Tirana
Over / Under - AF Elbasani
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Tirana is 80% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.25 pts / game - Tirana · 1.25 pts / game - AF Elbasani
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tirana - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 75% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
AF Elbasani - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.25 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 50% |
| No goal | 25% | 75% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Tirana
AF Elbasani
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Superliga).
Teams vs league
| Tirana | Liga | AF Elbasani | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.25 | 2.90 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 65% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 60% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 25% | 20% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 70% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 80% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Tirana's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses against AF Elbasani. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.
FAQ
When do Tirana and AF Elbasani play?
Tirana face AF Elbasani on September 20, 2026 in Superliga at Elbasan Arena. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Tirana and AF Elbasani?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Tirana won 1, AF Elbasani won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Tirana vs AF Elbasani?
Tirana score 1.50 goals per game on average and AF Elbasani 1.25. The Superliga average is 2.90 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Tirana's matches and 100% of AF Elbasani's.
What form are Tirana and AF Elbasani in?
Over the last 5 games Tirana have a 1-1-2 record (1.00 points per game) and AF Elbasani 1-2-1 (1.25 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tirana vs AF Elbasani?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.