Preview: Devolli Hosts Kelcyra in Albanian 2nd Division Clash

TIRANA, Albania (Interstat) — Devolli will look to capitalize on home advantage and a recent victory over Kelcyra when the sides meet again in the Albanian 2nd Division on Sunday.

The match, scheduled for March 15, 2026, is a rematch of their Nov. 23, 2025, encounter, which Devolli won 1-0 on the road.

Both teams enter the fixture seeking consistency in their league campaigns. Devolli is coming off a 3-0 away loss to Butrinti Sarande on March 8. Their form has been mixed, with a 4-0 win over Pogradeci on Feb. 9 highlighting their potential, but a 6-1 defeat to Partizani Tirana II on Feb. 15 underscoring their vulnerabilities.

Kelcyra, meanwhile, snapped a five-match winless streak in the league with a 2-0 home victory over Tomori Berat on March 8. That result followed a run of difficult outings, including heavy losses to Bylis II (5-0) and Shkumbini Peqin (4-1). Their season has been marked by defensive struggles, conceding three or more goals in five of their last eleven matches.

The head-to-head history favors Devolli, who secured the narrow victory in the fall. Interstat’s game simulator projects a repeat of that outcome, predicting a 2-1 win for the home side.

For Kelcyra, the match begins a critical stretch. After visiting Devolli, they will host Maliqi on March 22 before a trip to Delvina on April 5. Managerial focus will be on building momentum from the Tomori win and shoring up a defense that has often been breached.

Devolli’s schedule sees them travel to face Eagle on March 22 before a key home fixture against Tomori Berat on April 5. Securing maximum points at home against lower-table rivals like Kelcyra is likely a priority as they look to climb the division standings.

Sunday’s contest pits Kelcyra’s fragile defense against a Devolli attack capable of explosive performances but prone to inconsistency. The team that minimizes errors will likely gain the upper hand in this matchup of mid-table sides.