Preview: AF Elbasani Hosts Bylis in Crucial Superliga Clash

TIRANA, Albania (Interstat) — AF Elbasani and Bylis will meet Saturday in a pivotal Albanian Superliga match with both teams seeking momentum in the league table.

The fixture, set for Feb. 28, 2026, at Elbasani’s home ground, is a rematch of two high-scoring contests this season. The head-to-head series is split, with each side winning on the other’s home pitch. Bylis took the most recent meeting 3-2 at home on Dec. 20, while Elbasani secured a 2-1 home victory on Oct. 24.

Current form, however, diverges sharply. AF Elbasani enters the match with confidence after a 2-1 victory over Vora last Saturday. That win highlighted a relatively solid stretch for the club, which has lost only once in its last seven league matches, posting three wins and three draws in that span. Key results include a 2-1 win over Teuta Durres and a 2-2 draw with Partizani Tirana.

In contrast, Bylis has struggled profoundly. Despite a 2-1 home win over Vllaznia Shkoder last Saturday, that result stands as its only victory in the last 10 league matches. The club has endured eight losses in that dismal run, including recent defeats to Teuta Durres, Vllaznia, Partizani and FC Dinamo City. Their defense has been a particular concern, conceding three or more goals in four of those losses.

The statistical projection service Interstat forecasts a 1-1 draw for Saturday’s encounter, suggesting a tightly contested match despite the contrasting trajectories. For Bylis, the game represents a critical opportunity to build on its rare win and find consistency. For Elbasani, it is a chance to solidify its position and complete a season home-and-away double over its opponent.

Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. local time (1300 GMT). The match will be televised nationally on SuperSport Albania.