AP Sports Preview: Vllaznia Shkoder vs. Bylis

SHKODER, Albania (Interstat) — Vllaznia Shkoder hosts Bylis in an Albanian 1st Division match on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at a still-to-be-announced venue. The contest pits two sides separated by recent results but linked by a tight head-to-head history this season.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw.

The teams have split their four meetings this season, with Bylis winning the most recent encounter 2-1 on Feb. 21. Vllaznia won the previous matchup 1-0 on Feb. 10, while the Dec. 14 meeting ended 1-1. Vllaznia also recorded a 1-0 win on Oct. 18.

Vllaznia enters Saturday’s match following a 3-1 loss at AF Elbasani on Monday, April 27. That defeat snapped a streak of three matches without a loss, including a 1-0 win over Teuta Durres on April 12 and a 2-0 victory over Partizani Tirana on April 4. Vllaznia also played scoreless draws against Vora on April 18 and FC Dinamo City on March 21. Overall, Vllaznia has struggled for consistency, with wins against KF Tirana (3-1 on Feb. 27) and AF Elbasani (2-1 on Feb. 15) but losses to Flamurtari (1-0 on March 8) and Bylis (2-1 on Feb. 21).

Bylis comes in off a 2-0 win over Teuta Durres on Sunday, April 26, its second straight positive result. Before that, Bylis drew 1-1 with Partizani Tirana on April 19 and with FC Dinamo City on April 13. A 3-0 loss to Egnatia Rrogozhine on April 4 stands as a recent low point, but Bylis responded with wins over Flamurtari (2-1 on March 21) and Vora (1-0 on March 8), along with a draw against AF Elbasani (1-1 on Feb. 28). Bylis’s two wins over Vllaznia this season — the 2-1 on Feb. 21 and another 1-0 on Feb. 10 — underscore its ability to handle this opponent.

After Saturday, Vllaznia visits KF Tirana on Wednesday, May 6, and hosts Flamurtari on May 10. Bylis hosts AF Elbasani on May 6 and visits Vora on May 10.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time.