Butrinti Sarande Seeks Revenge Against Delvina in Albanian 2nd Division Clash

SARANDE, Albania (Interstat) — A key Albanian 2nd Division matchup on Sunday pits Butrinti Sarande against visiting Delvina, with the hosts looking to avenge a narrow loss from earlier in the season.

The game at Butrinti Stadium is scheduled for Sunday, March 22.

The previous meeting on Nov. 30 saw Delvina secure a 1-0 home victory. That result is part of a challenging recent stretch for Delvina, which has struggled for consistency. In their last three matches, Delvina suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Partizani Tirana II, a 4-2 road loss at Oriku, and a 1-1 home draw with Bylis II on March 15.

Butrinti Sarande enters with stronger recent form, losing just once in its last five outings. That defeat was a 2-1 road loss to Tomori Berat on March 1. The team followed with a 3-0 win at Devolli and a 1-1 draw at Maliqi on March 15.

Historical data and current form suggest a tightly contested match. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw.

Delvina’s season has been marked by volatility, featuring high-scoring wins like a 4-0 victory over Maliqi and a 3-2 win at Devolli, but also several shutout losses. Butrinti Sarande has been more defensively reliable, recording multiple clean sheets in its campaign.

Following this match, Butrinti Sarande will travel to face Shkumbini Peqin on April 5. Delvina’s next fixture is a home game against Kelcyra on the same date.

The outcome could significantly impact the mid-table standings as the season progresses. Butrinti Sarande will rely on its home pitch advantage and steadier defense, while Delvina will aim to replicate its earlier success against this opponent and rediscover its scoring touch.