VLORE, Albania (Interstat) — Flamurtari will host Partizani on Saturday at Flamurtari Court in Vlore, Albania, in a matchup between teams still seeking their first victory of the season. Both clubs enter with 0-2 records, making the contest an early opportunity for one side to change course and build confidence. Both teams will be looking to avoid a third consecutive defeat. The game pairs two teams still working to establish rhythm and consistency in the early part of the season.

Partizani will be the visiting team and will look to Pellumb Bisheva for production. Bisheva has been a bright spot in a difficult start, scoring 12 points and grabbing four rebounds in a loss to Teuta Durres while also blocking two shots. He added 8 points, four rebounds and one assist in a loss at Beselidhja. Bisheva’s recent efforts have made him the player to watch for Partizani, and his scoring and rebounding will be important against the home side. In Partizani’s most recent game, an 89-62 loss to Teuta Durres, Gridi Pasho contributed 8 points and five assists, while Flavio Paloka scored 10 points to go with three assists. Pasho’s playmaking and Paloka’s scoring provide supporting options, but Partizani will need more balance and better defensive consistency after opening the season with two defeats.

Flamurtari also enters at 0-2 and will try to use its home floor to spark a turnaround. The hosts dropped their most recent game to Apolonia by an 84-70 margin. Earlier this season, Flamurtari fell at home to Teuta Durres 96-82. Those results have left Flamurtari searching for steadier play on both ends, particularly as it prepares to defend its court against a Partizani team eager for a first win. Flamurtari has also allowed high totals in its first two games, including 96 points in the home loss to Teuta Durres. The hosts will focus on slowing Partizani and creating better scoring chances in front of their home fans.

Partizani’s other recent result was a loss at Beselidhja. Flamurtari’s previous results include the losses to Apolonia and Teuta Durres. Both teams have shown glimpses of production but have yet to put together a complete performance. Bisheva’s ability to score and rebound will be a central part of Partizani’s approach, while Flamurtari will aim to capitalize on home familiarity and pressure the visitors. The matchup will test Partizani’s ability to contain Flamurtari’s home energy and Flamurtari’s ability to handle Bisheva’s production. A first victory would give either team a needed boost.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Flamurtari 78, Partizani 70.