Liam Duckstein
Malisheva and Vllaznia meet again in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League 2026/27 First Qualifying Round tie, with the Albanian side carrying a 2-1 advantage from last week’s first leg. The Kosovan hosts must win at the Zahir Pajaziti City Stadium to keep their European dream alive, while Vllaznia knows that even a draw sends them through. That dynamic alone shapes everything about this match — Malisheva cannot afford to sit back, and Vllaznia will be perfectly happy to absorb pressure and hit on the counter.
Keep an eye on Vljmir Nafiu up front for Malisheva. He has picked up two yellow cards across recent appearances, which signals the kind of physical, committed edge the hosts will need to bring to unlock a defensively organized Vllaznia. For the visitors, forward Bekim Balaj has been a consistent starter and will likely be the focal point of any counter-attacking threat Eduard Martini’s side looks to produce.
A hot stat going into this match: Vllaznia racked up 34 total shots across their last five matches compared to Malisheva’s 18, showing a clear difference in attacking output — though the Albanian side also conceded 14 goals across their last four away games, which points to a vulnerability that Malisheva’s Thomas Brdaric will certainly target.
| 🏆 Tournament: | UEFA Conference League 2026/27 – First Qualifying Round |
| 🏟 Venue: | Zahir Pajaziti City Stadium, Podujevo |
| 🗓️ Date: | 15.07.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 16:30 CEST |
Malisheva vs Vllaznia Prediction
With a one-goal deficit to overturn, Malisheva will push forward from the first whistle. Their 4-3-3 setup suits an attacking approach at home, and the crowd backing at Zahir Pajaziti City Stadium adds to the pressure Vllaznia will face. The visitors, meanwhile, have been leaking goals in recent outings — they lost to Arges 2-5, Koper 2-4, and Lokomotiva Zagreb 1-2 in the lead-up to this second leg, which hardly inspires confidence in their defensive stability.
Vllaznia’s 3-4-1-2 shape can be effective when their wing-backs work hard, but their recent defensive record suggests the system is not functioning at full capacity. Malisheva, for their part, won 12 of 23 matches this year, showing they are capable of producing results at home. We predict Malisheva to score, and given how open recent Vllaznia matches have been, goals at both ends look very likely.
The aggregated pressure of needing a win pushes Malisheva into an open game. Vllaznia, despite their poor recent form, have the quality edge on paper and the away goal cushion. Both teams committing forward at different moments creates the conditions for a match with multiple goals. Malisheva’s two red cards in the last five games also indicate a side that plays on the edge, which could hurt them at a critical moment.
- We predict Malisheva to win this match, driven by home advantage and the necessity of the result.
- Both teams to score looks a strong call given Vllaznia’s defensive frailties and Malisheva’s attacking intent.
- Over 2.5 goals is backed by the pattern of both sides’ recent matches, where high-scoring affairs have been the norm.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Malisheva to Win & Both Teams to Score |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 7.5 |
Team Analysis
Malisheva come into this second leg on the back of a difficult run. Their last five matches included a 3-2 win over Drita, but also defeats to KF Llapi (2-3) and, most recently, Vllaznia in the first leg (1-2). Thomas Brdaric’s side showed they can score — putting four past KF Drenica Skenderaj and three past Drita — but their defensive discipline has been inconsistent. In their last 30 days, they have played only one match and lost it, meaning they arrive here low on competitive rhythm. Their 52% win rate across 23 matches this year, though, shows a team that generally gets results at this level of football.
Vllaznia’s recent run tells a complicated story. They beat Rudes 6-3 and claimed a 2-1 win in the first leg against Malisheva, but sandwiched around those results were losses to Koper (2-4), Arges (2-5), and Lokomotiva Zagreb (1-2). Their 29% win rate in the last 30 days across seven matches is underwhelming for a side that is supposed to be the stronger team on paper. Eduard Martini’s 3-4-1-2 system produced a big attacking output against Rudes but looked porous against better-organized opposition. The question heading into this second leg is whether Vllaznia’s defensive issues will resurface under pressure at Podujevo.
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Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Malisheva the Favourite
- Moneyline Malisheva 1.95 | Vllaznia 3.35
- Draw 3.50
The bookmakers have installed Malisheva as slight favourites, which makes sense given they are at home and need the win. The 47% win probability assigned to the hosts reflects that reality. Vllaznia at around 3.35 offers decent value if you believe their away discipline holds up, but given their recent defensive record, that feels like a stretch. The draw at 3.50 is the outcome that suits Vllaznia’s aggregate position perfectly, and it would not be a surprise to see them set up to chase exactly that. To be honest, Malisheva’s odds around 1.90-2.00 look fair rather than generous, but the home pressure and Vllaznia’s shaky form in recent weeks make the hosts a reasonable selection.
Possible Starting Lineups
Malisheva Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Ilir Avdyli
- DF: Dreni Kryeziu, Andreas Skovgaard
- MF: Besnik Ferati
- FW: Krenar Dulaj, Valjmir Nafiu
Malisheva’s available roster data covers six players across recent matches. Ilir Avdyli starts in goal, having logged full minutes in both recent appearances. Andreas Skovgaard brings two red cards in his recent record, which is worth monitoring — his aggression could be a liability in a high-stakes second leg. Valjmir Nafiu leads the attacking line despite his two yellow cards, and his directness will be key if Malisheva are to test Vllaznia early. Brdaric is expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with the wider positions providing the width needed to stretch Vllaznia’s three-man backline.
Vllaznia Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Aron Jukaj
- DF: Gledjan Pusi, Erdenis Gurishta, Jasmin Čeliković
- FW: Bekim Balaj, Edon Murataj
Aron Jukaj takes the gloves, with full minutes across recent matches confirming his starting role. The back three of Gledjan Pusi, Erdenis Gurishta, and Jasmin Čeliković has been Eduard Martini’s preferred defensive unit, though Pusi and Gurishta have each picked up two yellow cards recently — both are one booking away from suspension. Bekim Balaj and Edon Murataj lead the attacking line in a 3-4-1-2 setup that gives Vllaznia good central presence. Martini will likely instruct his wing-backs to track back diligently, knowing that a controlled performance is all that is needed to progress.
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Vllaznia. Source: Official Instagram. Edited photo
TipsGG Match Prediction
This second leg has the ingredients for a lively, open match. Malisheva must attack, Vllaznia are defensively fragile, and both sides have shown they can score in recent games. The Albanian side’s 34 shots across their last five matches compared to Malisheva’s 18 confirms a higher attacking ceiling for Vllaznia, but their 14 goals conceded in the same period shows the defensive side of the ledger is very much open for business.
We predict Malisheva to win this match 2-1, forcing extra time on aggregate — perhaps even setting up a penalty shootout. The hosts’ home advantage, combined with Vllaznia’s poor recent form and defensive vulnerabilities, gives Brdaric’s side a genuine chance of turning this tie around. Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals remain our primary market recommendations, with the hot tip of Malisheva Win and BTTS offering the best value at the current odds.
