MALISHEVA, Kosovo (Interstat) — Malisheva hosts KF Drenica Skend on Sunday, May 17, in a Superliga matchup with playoff implications, as both teams look to build on recent momentum.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time at Shahin Haxhiislami Stadium.

Malisheva enters on a two-match unbeaten run, following a 1-1 draw at Ferizaj on May 10 and a 1-0 win at KF Prishtina e Re on May 2. Before that, the club posted a 1-0 victory at Dukagjini Klina on April 26 and a 1-2 loss at KF Prishtina e Re on April 11. Malisheva’s form has been uneven this season, with wins against Llapi (2-0 on March 22) and Prishtina (3-0 on March 9), but also losses to KF Drita (2-0 on April 5) and SC Gjilani (2-1 on Feb. 28).

KF Drenica Skend arrives on a four-match winning streak. The visitors defeated SC Gjilani 2-1 on May 9, blanked Dukagjini Klina 1-0 on May 3, beat KF Prishtina e Re 3-2 on April 25, and edged Llapi 1-0 on April 12. A 2-2 draw at Prishtina on April 5 is their only blemish in the past six outings. Drenica has shown defensive resilience, conceding just three goals in those six matches.

The head-to-head series favors Drenica. In their most recent meeting March 17, Drenica beat Malisheva 4-2 at home. Malisheva won the prior matchup 2-0 on Dec. 6, 2025, while Malisheva also took a 4-3 decision on Sept. 28, 2025. Drenica holds a 2-1 edge in the three clashes this season.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, reflecting the balanced form of both sides.

Malisheva will rely on a disciplined defense that has kept two clean sheets in its past four games. Drenica will lean on its recent scoring depth, having netted at least two goals in three of the last five matches.

Sunday’s contest is part of the Superliga’s final stretch, with both clubs jockeying for position in the standings.