FK Kukesi vs Valletta FC, 2018-19 1ST QUALIFYING ROUND
Overview
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FK Kukesi vs Valletta FC — Champions League .
- FK Kukesi 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Valletta FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Þoroddur Hjaltalin
- Referee Frosti Viðar Gunnarsson
- Referee Oddur Helgi Guðmundsson
- Referee Þorvaldur Arnason
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Liverpool FC | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Barcelona | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | Chelsea FC | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Manchester City FC | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | Real Madrid CF | 8 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Internazionale Milano | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 8 | 14 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 8 | 14 |
| 13 | Juventus FC | 8 | 13 |
| 14 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 8 | 13 |
| 15 | Atalanta BC | 8 | 13 |
| 16 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 12 |
| 17 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 11 |
| 18 | PAE Olympiakos SFP | 8 | 11 |
| 19 | Club Brugge KV | 8 | 10 |
| 20 | Galatasaray SK | 8 | 10 |
| 21 | AS Monaco FC | 8 | 10 |
| 22 | Qarabag Agdam FK | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | FK Bodø/Glimt | 8 | 9 |
| 24 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | Olympique de Marseille | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | Paphos FC | 8 | 9 |
| 27 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 8 | 9 |
| 28 | PSV | 8 | 8 |
| 29 | Athletic Club | 8 | 8 |
| 30 | SSC Napoli | 8 | 8 |
| 31 | FC København | 8 | 8 |
| 32 | AFC Ajax | 8 | 6 |
| 33 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 4 |
| 34 | SK Slavia Praha | 8 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal CF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | FK Kairat | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul | Valletta FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 May | FK Suduva Marijampole | H | 3–0 | W |
| 09 May | Valletta FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 May | The New Saints FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Apr | Astana FK | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Apr | FK Spartaks Jurmala | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul | FK Kukesi | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 May | KF Shkendija 79 | H | 5–4 | W |
| 09 May | FK Kukesi | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 May | Astana FK | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Apr | The New Saints FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FK Kukesi to score. At the same time, Valletta FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FK Kukesi and Valletta FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' FK Kukesi started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Ylli Shameti is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Valletta FC so far.
- 21' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Enmy Pena on 21 minutes.
- 26' FK Kukesi currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 31' Dominican Republic international Enmy Pena has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 36' Ryan Camilleri has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 41' It looks like no one’s ball. Valletta FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 51' Arber Cyrbja, a Albania , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 58' A tactical swap from FK Kukesi — Valon Ethemi on, Vangjel Zguro off on 58 minutes.
- 59' Joseph Zerafa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 59.
- 61' Valletta FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 61.
- 66' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FK Kukesi needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 70' Valletta FC ring the changes. Rowen Muscat has done his job and it is now time for Julian Cruz Gill to step up.
- 75' A tactical swap from FK Kukesi — Haris Harba on, Sebino Plaku off on 75 minutes.
- 77' Kyrian Nwoko gets the nod from Valletta FC. He replaces Miguel Alba and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' FK Kukesi ring the changes. Donjet Shkodra has done his job and it is now time for Dino Spehar to step up.
- 85' Valletta FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 89' It’s a booking for Valletta FC player. Henry Bonello gets a Yellow card.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Jean Borg. He replaces Raed Ibrahim on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
FK Kukesi Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 9
- 10
- 26
- 4
- 23
- 77
- 18
- 15
- 8
- 20
Bench
- 99
- 28
- 21
- 24
- 6
- 27
- 91
Coach
Peter Pacult
Valletta FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 19
-
24
Rowen Muscat ↓ Julian Cruz Gill 70'
- 1
- 5
- 4
-
20
Raed Ibrahim ↓ Jean Borg 90'
- 89
- 10
-
27
Miguel Alba ↓ Kyrian Nwoko 77'
- 8
Bench
- 41
- 77
- 22
- 9
-
6
Julian Cruz Gill ↑ 70'
-
16
Jean Borg ↑ 90'
-
14
Kyrian Nwoko ↑ 77'
Coach
Danilo Doncic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Irakli Dzaria | 1 |
| Santiago Malano | 1 |
| Irakli Dzaria | 1 |
| Santiago Malano | 1 |
Head to Head
FK Kukesi Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.18
FK Kukesi xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Valletta FC xG
I would bet for:
FK Kukesi or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.98
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
FK Kukesi or Draw
74%
Draw or Valletta FC
59%
FK Kukesi or Valletta FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15%
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.6%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — FK Kukesi
| Handicap | FK Kukesi covers | Push | Valletta FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 24% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 16% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FK Kukesi keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Valletta FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.