AP Style Preview: Albanian Second Division Matchup

LEZHE, Albania (Interstat) — Beselidhja Lezhe hosts Oriku on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in a pivotal Albanian Second Division clash, with both sides riding lengthy unbeaten runs.

Oriku enters the match buoyed by a commanding 3-0 home victory over Butrinti Sarande on Sunday, April 19. That result extended the visitors’ unbeaten streak to nine matches, a run dating back to a 2-0 loss at Butrinti Sarande on Dec. 21, 2025. During that stretch, Oriku has posted seven wins and two draws, outscoring opponents 18-4. The lone blemish in their recent form was a 1-0 loss to Partizani Tirana II on March 22. Oriku’s attack has been steady, with four goals against Delvina on March 8 and a 4-0 demolition of Devolli on Feb. 22.

Beselidhja Lezhe, meanwhile, also arrives in strong form. The home side defeated Naftetari Kucove 2-0 on Saturday, April 18, running its unbeaten streak to 11 matches since a 1-1 draw at Sopoti Librazhd on Feb. 7. During that span, Beselidhja Lezhe has won 10 matches, including a remarkable 9-1 thrashing of KF Adriatiku 2012 on April 4. They have conceded just one goal across their last six outings, posting clean sheets in five of those contests. The team’s only loss since December came against Veleciku Koplik on March 7, though that result was later reversed by a 4-1 victory.

The matchup marks the second meeting between the sides this season. Both teams feature disciplined defenses, with Oriku conceding only twice in its last eight matches and Beselidhja Lezhe allowing just one goal in its last six.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, reflecting the evenly matched form of both clubs. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday afternoon in Lezhe.