PREVIEW: KF Gramshi Looks to Continue Dominance Over Struggling KF Adriatiku 2012

TIRANA, Albania (Interstat) — A matchup of teams at opposite ends of the form table will unfold in Albania’s 2nd Division on Saturday as KF Gramshi visits KF Adriatiku 2012.

The match, scheduled for March 14, 2026, is a rematch of a Nov. 23 encounter, which Gramshi won 2-1 at home. Statistical projections suggest a repeat, with Interstat’s simulator forecasting another 2-1 victory for the visiting side.

Gramshi (3-5-6) enters with modest momentum, coming off a 3-1 home victory over Luzi 2008 on March 8. That win snapped a five-match winless streak in league play. Their season, however, has been inconsistent, marked by heavy defeats like a 6-0 loss to KF Shiroka and a 3-0 loss to Luzi 2008 earlier in the campaign.

The hosts, Adriatiku 2012, are mired in a profound struggle. They have lost nine consecutive matches, often by lopsided margins, and have been outscored 44-1 during that brutal stretch. Their most recent result was a 1-0 away loss to Erzeni Shijak on March 7. The team has failed to score in eight of those nine losses, including a 9-0 defeat to KF Shiroka and a 10-0 thrashing by Beselidhja Lezhe.

Given Adriatiku’s defensive frailties, Gramshi will look to attackers who found success in the first meeting. The visitor’s form on the road has been poor, however, with just one win away from home this season.

For Adriatiku 2012, the match represents a rare opportunity to secure points against a team not far ahead in the table. Their lone goal in the past two months came in the previous fixture against Gramshi, suggesting a psychological edge may exist.

Following this contest, Gramshi will host KF Shiroka on March 21. Adriatiku 2012 will travel to face Terbuni Puke the same day.

Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. local time at Adriatiku 2012’s home ground.