SHKODËR, Albania (Interstat) — In a tightly contested Albanian 1st Division match that defied pregame projections, Vllaznia Shkoder and Bylis played to a 1-1 draw on Sunday at Stadiumi Loro Boriçi.

The result, which saw the visiting side rally for a point, was a statistical surprise. According to Interstat’s pregame analysis, Vllaznia Shkoder entered with an 82.70 percent probability to win. The final score, however, aligned exactly with the organization’s game simulator projection of a 1-1 deadlock.

Vllaznia Shkoder, playing before a home crowd, seized the initiative in the first half. The breakthrough came in the 38th minute when Sherif Kallaku found the net, giving the hosts a deserved lead and momentum heading into the interval.

Bylis, undeterred by the deficit and the host’s favored status, regrouped and found an equalizer early in the second half. In the 55th minute, Ibrahim Mustapha scored for the visitors, neutralizing Vllaznia’s advantage and setting the stage for a tense final half-hour.

Neither side could manufacture a winning goal in the remaining minutes, as defenses solidified and chances became scarce. The shared points leave both clubs with identical records to open their 1st Division campaigns. Each team now holds a record of 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw in league play. Their overall records across all competitions this season also mirror each other at 0-0-1.

The draw represents a resilient road result for Bylis, which managed to secure a point against a side heavily favored by advanced metrics. For Vllaznia Shkoder, the match will be viewed as a missed opportunity to capitalize on home-field advantage and convert statistical dominance into a full three points.

The match was the first for both clubs in the domestic top flight this season, setting a competitive tone for their respective campaigns. The early-season stalemate provides a foundation for each squad while highlighting areas for improvement as the Albanian football season progresses.