DURRËS, Albania (Interstat) — In a match that defied both statistical projections and a frantic opening, Teuta Durrës secured a 2-1 victory over Bylis in a 1st Division fixture on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Stadiumi Niko Dovana.

The contest exploded to life with two goals in the opening five minutes, setting a pace that proved unsustainable but provided the home side the cushion it would ultimately need. Teuta’s Aurel Marku struck first, finding the net in just the third minute to send the home supporters into early celebration. The lead was shockingly short-lived, however, as Bylis’s Daniel Wotlai responded with an equalizer a mere two minutes later in the fifth minute, silencing the crowd and momentarily resetting the match.

The remainder of the first half settled into a more measured tactical battle following the whirlwind start. The decisive moment arrived early in the second half. In the 56th minute, Teuta Durrës midfielder Blerim Kotobelli broke the deadlock, scoring what would stand as the game-winning goal. His effort restored Teuta’s lead and shifted the pressure entirely onto the visiting side.

Bylis, unable to muster another response as potent as their early equalizer, fell to a season-opening defeat. The result leaves Bylis with a record of 0 wins and 1 loss in 1st Division play this season, a mark mirrored across all competitions. Teuta Durrës, meanwhile, begins its campaign with a perfect record of 1 win and 0 losses both in the league and overall.

The outcome notably surpassed the pre-match projections from Interstat. The organization’s game simulator had predicted a 1-1 draw, while its ELO rating system had calculated an 80.40 percent probability of a Teuta Durrës victory. The actual result, a one-goal win for the favored side, fell between the two forecasts, fulfilling the likelihood of a home win but exceeding the expected goal total.

The match, played on Valentine’s Day, provided the desired result for the home faithful as Teuta Durrës secured three critical points to open its league schedule. For Bylis, the search for its first positive result of the season will continue after a narrow defeat on the road.