The capital is in derby fever/Partizani-Tirana, the statistics are on the side of the "bulls"

2024-09-20 13:58:11 / SPORT ALFA PRESS

The capital is in derby fever/Partizani-Tirana, the statistics are on the side

The derby is not played, but won. Regardless of the scheme, or the conditions that the two teams come to, in any case a derby never loses its luster, it remains an eternal challenge, a historic confrontation that gripped the capital, creates a unique atmosphere that only this meeting can give. Partizani-Tirana, the first derby of the season finds the two teams in different conditions and with different objectives.

With 8 points in 5 weeks, Partizan is ranked 4th, but the leader is only two points away. The red fans want the team to maintain their status as invincible, they have not lost in the derby for two years, in the last 7 matches they have won 5 and tied 2. Partizani is looking for victory in the derby at all costs to confirm that they are one of the contenders. main to win the title this season. This is the first derby for Veselinovic.

The discussion in the ranks of Tirana is different. With 5 points in 5 weeks, the white and blue are ranked 7th, 5 draws in a row are becoming a concern at the home of Tirana, but this is a different season for the most titled team in the country, it is a year of transition where it is difficult for the coach Rock to set conditions or fixed objectives as the title. Shkëmbi and everyone in the ranks of Tirana are clear that a victory in the derby would give their season a strong boost, even for Shkëmbi this is the first derby as a coach.

On paper, Partizan is clearly the favorite in this first derby, but predicting a derby is never that easy.