Partizani and Tirana will face eachother for the third time this season on Sunday, in a derby that finds both teams in a challenging moment. The white and blues stand in the 9th place in the standings and are going through a difficult period, while the reds have lost ground in the tittle race after two consecutive draws.
However, statistics tell another story for Tirana. The white and blues are amongst the most active teams in attack, ranking third in the number of crosses in a game (more than 16), second after AF Elbasani for coner kicks, and second after Egnatia in quality of goal-scoring chances. Despite their offensive activity, their biggest issue remains accuracy in front of goal. Tirana has the fewest shots on target, with only one in four attempts hitting the mark.
In a tightly contested championship like this, every match can shift the course of the season. Could the derby be the turning point for Tirana? They will face Partizani, the team with the most shots on target in the league and second in successful dribbles per match (behind Skënderbeu).
Derby matches are always unpredictable. On Sunday, at the “Arena e Demave”, an exciting game is expected, where both teams will be fighting for victory, not just for the points, but also for the pride of the capital.
