AF Elbasani VS BATE

2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe

Elbasan Arena Today - 6:00 PM

Europa Conference League

AF Elbasani AF Elbasani

BATE BATE

KICKOFF : Today - 6:00 PM

1st Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

The opening leg of the Europa Conference League first qualifying round brings AF Elbasani and BATE together at Elbasan Arena. Both teams register identical power scores of fifty points, underlining a level contest on paper despite AF Elbasani being identified as the marginally stronger side. No domestic league positions or recent form records are available, leaving the emphasis on squad organisation and tactical preparation for this two-legged tie. The Albanian hosts will look to establish a platform at home before the return fixture, while BATE aim to exploit any vulnerabilities on the road. With limited historical data on efficiency or set-piece metrics, the encounter hinges on how each side adapts to the international stage in the 2026/2027 season.

TL;DR

Structural: This is the first leg of a two-legged tie in the Europa Conference League first qualifying round.
Form: Neither side has recorded recent match data ahead of this fixture.
Squad: Detailed squad information remains unavailable for both teams.
Efficiency: No efficiency metrics are provided for either AF Elbasani or BATE.
Transition: Transition play data is not available for this encounter.
Set pieces: Set-piece statistics are unavailable due to limited data access.
xVariable: Expected goal proxies indicate low confidence for both teams.
Market: AF Elbasani 57.7% (Δ+0%) | Draw 24.4% (Δ+0%) | BATE 17.9% (Δ+0%).

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

I. Gvozdenovic

V. Rogozhkin

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

0 - 0 - 0

No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

AF Elbasani

57.71%

Draw

24.41%

BATE

17.88%

Team Power Ranking

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

AF Elbasani

BATE

Power Score

League Position

Global Rank

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

AF Elbasani — Opponent-weighted form score

BATE — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) AF Elbasani BATE

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

AF Elbasani AF Elbasani Home

0 matches

BATE BATE Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

Goal Difference

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-07-06T00:02:56+00:00

General Information

Date & Time

Jul 07, 2026, 06:00 PM

Competition

2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 1st Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2

Stadium

Elbasan Arena

Capacity

12500

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees

Ion Orlic

Denis Oală

Anatolie Basiul

Oleg Stoianov

Squad

Referee : Ion Orlic

Manager ▼

I. Gvozdenovic Coach

Squad ▼

Martin Janáček Goalkeeper

Emiljano Musta Defender

Bruno Lulaj Defender

Sigitas Olberkis Defender

Emir Azemović Defender

Bledar Lila Defender

Arsen Kasa Midfielder

Kristi Qose Midfielder

Isi Manellari Midfielder

Abbas Ibrahim Midfielder

Insa Boye Midfielder

Glenis Belloj Midfielder

Karim Loukili Attacker

José Gomes Attacker

Xhonathan Lajthia Attacker

Arsen Lleshi Attacker

—

Roei Ben Shimon Attacker

Nongoh Samuel Bakia Attacker

Ibrahima Diallo Attacker

—

Fatjon Bunjaku Attacker

Antonio Delaj Attacker

Referee : Ion Orlic

Manager ▼

V. Rogozhkin Coach

Squad ▼

Sokol Danila Goalkeeper

Arseni Skopets Goalkeeper

Artem Rakhmanov Defender

Hayk Mosahanian Defender

Christian Rollin M'pomézok Intsoen Defender

Pavel Dubovskiy Defender

Nikita Neskoromny Defender

Andrey Zhurin Defender

Maksim Sakuta Defender

Victorien Angban Midfielder

Kirill Kaplenko Midfielder

Anton Kovalev Midfielder

Ivan Mikhnyuk Midfielder

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Vladislav Varaksa Midfielder

Egor Kress Midfielder

Gleb Protasenya Midfielder

Maksim Telesh Midfielder

Egor Grivenev Midfielder

Egor Rusakov Midfielder

Vladislav Yatskevich Attacker

Nikolay Mirskiy Attacker

Ivan Chernykh Attacker

Anatoli Yarmolich Attacker

Maksim Mardas Attacker

Kirill Apanasevich Attacker

CONCLUSION

AF Elbasani welcome BATE to Elbasan Arena for the first leg of their qualifying tie. Equal power ratings suggest a tight affair where home organisation could prove decisive. Both clubs lack recent form indicators, placing greater weight on preparation and squad cohesion. The absence of detailed efficiency and set-piece figures means tactical flexibility will be tested on the night. AF Elbasani hold a nominal edge as the stronger side and will seek to capitalise on familiar surroundings. BATE must remain compact and clinical to avoid conceding an early deficit ahead of the return leg. The outcome will shape progression hopes in this early European campaign.

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