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- Competition: Conference League
- Date: 15th July 2026
- Kick-off: 15:30 UK / 16:30 CEST
- Venue: Zahir Pajaziti Stadium
An intense UEFA Conference League battle resumes this Wednesday as Kosovo's FC Malisheva hosts Albania's KF Vllaznia. The visitors hold a narrow 2–1 aggregate lead after fighting back from an early deficit in the first leg. Compounded by a crucial red card to defender Andreas Skovgaard, Malisheva faces a steep uphill battle to patch their backline and reverse the deficit on home soil. Here is our preview and betting analysis.
Malisheva vs Vllaznia Shkodër Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Vllaznia Shkodër
2 : 1
Malisheva
Europa Conference League
Vllaznia holds the upper hand after winning the only match these two teams have played. That intense first leg in Albania saw the hosts rally from behind to secure a 2–1 victory. It leaves this European tie perfectly poised for a dramatic second-leg showdown in Kosovo.
Malisheva team overview
Malisheva enters this one on the back of a narrow 2–1 away defeat against KF Vllaznia in their opening European fixture.
The Kosovan club has shown unstable form lately, picking up two wins, one draw, and two losses across their last five matches.
However, the Falcons boast incredible confidence at home, currently enjoying a formidable five-match winning streak heading into this home leg.
To overturn the aggregate deficit, coach Thomas Brdarić's men will rely heavily on star forward Laurent Xhylani. The dangerous frontman scored their lone goal in the first leg and should the attack alongside Kreshnik Uka.
Defensively, the squad is compromised by a noticeable absentee, as key centre-back Andreas Skovgaard is suspended due to his costly red card in Shkoder.
Last matches of Malisheva
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Vllaznia Shkodër
2 : 1
Malisheva
Europa Conference League
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Malisheva
3 : 2
Drita
Superliga
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KF Llapi
3 : 2
Malisheva
Superliga
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Malisheva
4 : 1
Drenica
Superliga
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Ferizaj
1 : 1
Malisheva
Superliga
Malisheva lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Ilir Avdyli
Defenders
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30
Donart Vitija
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5
Dreni Kryeziu
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33
Redjep Murati
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2
Arlind Veliu
Midfielders
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6
Besnik Ferati
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18
Valmir Nafiu
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20
Arbër Pira
Forwards
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10
Laurent Xhylani
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99
Dzemal Ibishi
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11
Kreshnik Uka
Vllaznia team overview
Vllaznia prepares for this one on the back of a crucial 2–1 home victory against FC Malisheva in their opening European tie.
The Red and Blues have endured an unstable run of late, securing two wins and suffering three defeats across their previous five competitive outings.
To advance, Edi Martini’s men must drastically reverse their dreadful form away from home, as they are mired in a worrying four-match winless streak on the road.
The technical staff will rely heavily on veteran forward Bekim Balaj to protect their aggregate lead. The clinical frontman leads the squad with an impressive nineteen total goal contributions to spearhead the attack.
Looking at the roster, a notable absentee from the advanced department is striker Lirim Kastrati, who remains sidelined long-term due to a serious leg injury.
Last matches of Vllaznia Shkodër
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Vllaznia Shkodër
2 : 1
Malisheva
Europa Conference League
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Lokomotiva Zagreb
2 : 1
Vllaznia Shkodër
Club Friendlies 3
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Vllaznia Shkodër
1 : 1
Dečić
Club Friendlies 4
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Vllaznia Shkodër
1 : 2
AF Elbasani
Superliga
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Vllaznia Shkodër
1 : 2
Egnatia Rrogozhinë
Superliga
Vllaznia Shkodër lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Aron Jukaj
Defenders
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2
Erdenis Gurishta
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4
Jasmin Celikovic
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3
Gledjan Pusi
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29
Emiljano Musta
Midfielders
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25
Klinti Qato
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6
Cristian Dros
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11
Edon Murataj
Forwards
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19
Aris Ara
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9
Bekim Balaj
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22
Rrok Toma
Prediction
We back a 2–1 home win for FC Malisheva to level the aggregate scoreline. The Falcons are formidable hosts, riding a dominant five-match winning streak on their own turf. Conversely, KF Vllaznia struggles immensely on the road, mired in a worrying four-match winless away run. With both defenses vulnerable and leaking goals consistently, Malisheva's clinical attack should exploit Vllaznia’s travel woes to mirror the first-leg scoreline in Podujevo.
Four reasons we expect over 2.5 goals
- Seven of the last eight games of Vllaznia produced three or more goals.
- All the last four games of Vllaznia produced over 2.5 goals.
- Malisheva have kept a clean sheet in just one of their last seven encounters.
- Vllaznia are without a clean sheet in their last nine games across all competitions.
Main prediction Malisheva - Vllaznia Shkodër
Over 2.5 goals
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