KF Tirana vs Kukësi prediction 23.11.2023
FK Tirana
3 : 2
Kukësi
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- Competition: Superliga
- Date: Thursday, 23rd November 2023
- Kickoff: 19:00 UTC / 20:00 CET
- Venue: Selman Stërmasi (Tirana)
KF Tirana is the most successful club in Albania, with 26 league titles, 16 cup titles, and 11 Super cups. Last season, they failed to win another title but were super close, as they had the same number of points in the league as Partizani but had a worse h2h game record. In the Cup, they were also close but lost in the finals to Egnatia after extra time. This season is not going as well, considering they are 3rd in the league and are already eight points behind the first two teams. In Europe, they were simply unlucky because they faced Besiktas, which were among the best teams in the Europa Conference League Qualifiers.
Kukesi are coming off the worst season in over a decade, finishing 7th (of ten teams), only five points away from the relegation playout. This year, after 12 rounds, the popular Northeasters are 5th. However, considering the last-placed Dinamo Tirana are only two points away, we cannot say they had a good season so far.
KF Tirana vs Kukesi pick: KF Tirana to win
KF Tirana are not playing as expected, winning only five of 12 league games. Still, they sacked their coach and made some changes. Now, they look a bit better, as they are undefeated in the last three games. We expect them to continue improving, especially at home, where they have won only two games so far.
Kukesi had solid results in the last month and a half, but most of those good results came at home. On the road, they lost the last two games, with six conceded goals. But they generally struggled away from home and are currently the worst team in the league, losing four of six matches.
These teams met around two months ago, with KF Tirana winning 2:1 on the road. Additionally, KF Tirana won three of the last four h2h games. Considering the previous h2h games and Kukesi's poor road record, we think KF Tirana should secure their second home win in a row.
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FK Tirana vs Kukësi Head to Head (H2H) stats
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FK Tirana
3 : 2
Kukësi
Superliga
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Kukësi
1 : 2
FK Tirana
Superliga
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FK Tirana
2 : 1
Kukësi
Superliga
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Kukësi
2 : 0
FK Tirana
Superliga
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FK Tirana
4 : 1
Kukësi
Superliga
KF Tirana team news
The team has problems at the goal since their two goalkeepers, Gentian Selmani and Mustafe Abdullahu, suffered injuries and will miss the upcoming games. With two of them out, we will most likely see Leon Kozi on the goal.
Bruno Lulaj and Liridon Latifi suffered injuries against Egnatia on October 23 and missed the following three games. They will most likely remain sidelined.
A starting right full-back, Albi Doka, and starting midfielder, Ardit Deliu, served their suspensions in the last game and will return to the starting lineup.
The club sacked coach Orges Shehi and appointed the team's U19 coach, Julian Ahmataj, as the caretaker manager on October 5. In the first six matches under the new coach, KF Tirana averaged 1.33 points per game.
Last matches of FK Tirana
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FK Tirana
1 : 1
Partizani Tirana
Superliga
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Erzeni Shijak
1 : 0
FK Tirana
Superliga
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FK Tirana
3 : 2
Kukësi
Superliga
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Skënderbeu Korçë
1 : 1
FK Tirana
Superliga
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FK Tirana
1 : 1
Dinamo Tirana
Superliga
FK Tirana lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Leon Kozi
Defenders
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17
Albi Doka
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5
Filip Najdovski
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28
Erion Hoxhallari
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18
Florjan Pergjoni
Midfielders
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7
Kristal Abazaj
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27
Ardit Hila
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8
Fjoart Jonuzi
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14
Rimal Haxhiu
Forwards
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9
Florent Hasani
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19
Kaina
Kukësi team news
The team has no new injured or suspended players, but the ones who missed the previous games should remain sidelined: Arber Basha, Francesko Hasaj, Abdou M'bark El Id, Matheus Motta, and Daniel Momoh.
Kukesi's total market value is 2.65 million euros, compared to KF Tirana's 5.03 million euros.
Last matches of Kukësi
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Kukësi
0 : 0
KF Teuta
Superliga
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Kukësi
2 : 2
Skënderbeu Korçë
Superliga
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FK Tirana
3 : 2
Kukësi
Superliga
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Kukësi
0 : 0
Dinamo Tirana
Superliga
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Kukësi
1 : 0
Vllaznia Shkodër
Superliga
Kukësi lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Angelo Tafas
Defenders
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26
Nikolin Duka
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6
Zogos Vasilios
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46
Franci Lala
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5
Endri Reci
Midfielders
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44
Mustapha Gbolahan
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88
Plarent Fejzaj
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20
Fluturim Domi
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11
Carlos Rivas
Forwards
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29
Mario Beshiraj
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7
Sebastian La Torre
4 Reasons why KF Tirana should win
- KF Tirana are undefeated in the last three games
- Kukesi lost the last two road games
- Kukesi are the worst road team this season
- KF Tirana won three of the previous four h2h games
Main prediction FK Tirana - Kukësi
FK Tirana to win
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FK Tirana & Kukësi current standing in Superliga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egnatia Rrogozhinë | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 29 - 12 | +17 | 33 |
| 2 | Partizani Tirana | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 22 - 12 | +10 | 30 |
| 3 | Tirana | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 22 - 21 | +1 | 22 |
| 4 | Skënderbeu Korçë | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 15 - 17 | -2 | 21 |
| 5 | Dinamo Tirana | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 16 - 19 | -3 | 19 |
| 6 | Vllaznia Shkodër | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 14 - 18 | -4 | 17 |
| 7 | Laçi | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 18 - 16 | +2 | 16 |
| 8 | Erzeni Shijak | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 17 - 20 | -3 | 16 |
| 9 | Kukësi | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 16 - 23 | -7 | 16 |
| 10 | Teuta Durrës | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 11 - 22 | -11 | 14 |