VLORË, Albania (Interstat) — In a match that defied pregame projections, Flamurtari and KF Tirana played to a 1-1 draw in Albanian 1st Division football on Friday at Stadiumi Flamurtari.

The result, which mirrored the exact score predicted by Interstat’s game simulator, came despite the same analytics system giving the host Flamurtari a 79.4 percent probability of victory. Instead, the clubs settled for a share of the points, a familiar outcome in their recent series of matches.

The game ignited almost immediately. Visiting KF Tirana stunned the home crowd by taking the lead in just the third minute. Forward Serge Tabekou found the net with an early strike, giving his side a crucial advantage on the road.

That early goal set the tone for a contest where Tirana aimed to protect its lead and Flamurtari chased an equalizer. The home side, spurred on by the support in Vlorë, pressed forward in search of a response. Their efforts were ultimately rewarded in the second half, though the specific minute and goalscorer for Flamurtari’s leveling goal were not provided in the available match data. The 1-1 scoreline held firm through the final whistle.

The draw extends a trend of tightly contested matches between these two sides. In their three most recent meetings, including Friday’s clash, all have ended in draws or one-goal margins. Their previous encounter this season, on Jan. 25, was a 1-0 victory for Tirana in Tirana. The two matches prior to that, in November and September of 2025, both ended in 1-1 draws.

In the broader context of the 1st Division season, the single point does little to alter the difficult campaigns for both clubs. KF Tirana’s record in the competition now stands at 3 wins, 10 losses and 8 draws. Flamurtari’s league record is similarly challenging, moving to 3 wins, 12 losses and 5 draws. Their overall records across all competitions this season are nearly parallel, with Tirana at 7-14-10 and Flamurtari at 7-16-9.

For KF Tirana, the road point snaps a minor positive streak. They entered the match following consecutive league victories over Vora and Bylis in March. Flamurtari, meanwhile, was seeking to build momentum after a 1-0 home win over Vllaznia Shkoder on March 8, but has since recorded two losses prior to this draw.

Both teams now look ahead to their next fixtures in the domestic league. Flamurtari is scheduled to host Vora on April 11. KF Tirana’s next contest is set for April 12, when they will host Egnatia Rrogozhine.