Lugano vs Dukagjini Prediction, Preview and Stats

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Stadio di Cornaredo Thu, 23 Jul - 12:00 AM
Europa Conference League
Lugano Lugano
Versus
Dukagjini Dukagjini
KICKOFF : Thu, 23 Jul - 12:00 AM
2nd Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

Preparations are complete for the first leg between Lugano and Dukagjini in the Europa Conference League second qualifying round. Scheduled at the Stadio di Cornaredo, this international cup clash pits a higher-rated home side against visitors from a lower power tier. Lugano holds a power score of 67.61 compared to Dukagjini's 55.36, creating a clear differential that favors the hosts. With no prior match data influencing form calculations for either participant, assessments rely primarily on structural evaluations. The venue offers a familiar setting for the Swiss club while presenting an away challenge for Dukagjini. Both sides aim to advance through this two-legged tie, starting with this encounter in the 2026/2027 campaign. Tactical approaches will likely emphasize defensive solidity given the stakes involved in European competition.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Lugano holds a power advantage of 12.3 points over Dukagjini.
  • Form: Both teams have a form score of zero entering the match.
  • Squad: Squad details remain unspecified in available data for this fixture.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency information is unavailable for both sides.
  • Transition: Transition play metrics are not provided in the current dataset.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence with proxy usage for both teams.
  • xVariable: The power score differential serves as the key variable favoring the home side.
  • Market: Lugano 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Dukagjini 0% (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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Lugano M. Croci-Torti
M. Croci-Torti
VS
Dukagjini A. Thaçi
A. Thaçi
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Lugano
0%
Draw
0%
Away Dukagjini
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
67.61
55.36
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Lugano
Dukagjini
Power Score
67.61
55.36
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
300
669

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.

–
vs
Lugano — Opponent-weighted form score
Dukagjini — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Lugano Dukagjini

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Lugano Lugano Home
0 matches
Dukagjini Dukagjini Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-17T00:15:55+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :
Jul 23, 2026, 12:00 AM
Competition :
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium :
Stadio di Cornaredo
Capacity :
6390
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

16
David von Ballmoos
David von Ballmoos Goalkeeper
—
Fotis Pseftis
Fotis Pseftis Goalkeeper
99
Diego Mina
Diego Mina Goalkeeper
3
Hannes Delcroix
Hannes Delcroix Defender
7
Ezdzhan Alioski
Ezdzhan Alioski Defender
17
Lars Lukas Mai
Lars Lukas Mai Defender
6
Antonios Papadopoulos
Antonios Papadopoulos Defender
18
Joel Bichsel
Joel Bichsel Defender
46
Mattia Zanotti
Mattia Zanotti Defender
26
Martim Alexandre Costa Marques
Martim Alexandre Costa Marques Defender
44
João Victor Schlickmann Carbone
João Victor Schlickmann Carbone Defender
4
Damian Kelvin
Damian Kelvin Defender
8
Anto Grgic
Anto Grgic Midfielder
25
Uran Bislimi
Uran Bislimi Midfielder
14
Ahmed Kendouci
Ahmed Kendouci Midfielder
21
Yanis Cimignani
Yanis Cimignani Midfielder
27
Daniel dos Santos Correia
Daniel dos Santos Correia Midfielder
19
Claudio Cassano
Claudio Cassano Midfielder
31
Jason Parente
Jason Parente Midfielder
23
Gjan Ajdin
Gjan Ajdin Midfielder
91
Kevin Behrens
Kevin Behrens Attacker
11
Renato Steffen
Renato Steffen Attacker
9
Georgios Koutsias
Georgios Koutsias Attacker
22
Beckham David Castro Espinosa
Beckham David Castro Espinosa Attacker
30
Dereck Moncada
Dereck Moncada Attacker
—
Erik Elias Pihlström
Erik Elias Pihlström Attacker
28
Felix Gebhardt
Felix Gebhardt

Squad ▼

1
Egzon Lekaj
Egzon Lekaj Goalkeeper
16
Dimal Isufi
Dimal Isufi Goalkeeper
87
Roland Myrtaj
Roland Myrtaj Goalkeeper
5
Elton Basriu
Elton Basriu Defender
—
Luan Leite da Silva
Luan Leite da Silva Defender
14
Egzon Sinani
Egzon Sinani Defender
44
Tun Bardhoku
Tun Bardhoku Defender
3
Melos Zenunaj
Melos Zenunaj Defender
—
Arber Bytyqi
Arber Bytyqi Defender
13
Donart Syla
Donart Syla Defender
77
Vitor Hugo Leite Perusses
Vitor Hugo Leite Perusses Midfielder
17
Mërgim Pefqeli
Mërgim Pefqeli Midfielder
88
Kushtrim Gashi
Kushtrim Gashi Midfielder
27
Valentin Hoti
Valentin Hoti Midfielder
8
Dardan Morina
Dardan Morina Midfielder
—
Adonis Krasniqi
Adonis Krasniqi Midfielder
—
Engjëll Sylejmani
Engjëll Sylejmani Midfielder
18
Lendrit Palucaj
Lendrit Palucaj Midfielder
23
Iljasa Zulfiu
Iljasa Zulfiu Attacker
10
Altin Merlaku
Altin Merlaku Attacker
7
Granit Elezaj
Granit Elezaj Attacker
11
Redon Syla
Redon Syla Attacker
47
Dienit Isufi
Dienit Isufi Attacker
98
Meris Maliqi
Meris Maliqi Attacker
—
Alertin Morina
Alertin Morina Attacker

CONCLUSION

Lugano enters this opening qualifier with a measurable edge rooted in power metrics and home surroundings. Dukagjini confronts an uphill task on foreign soil yet retains scope to exploit any early vulnerabilities. Absence of recent form indicators introduces notable uncertainty around expected output levels from each group. Structural factors suggest the hosts will seek early control to shape the tie favorably. Visitors must prioritize organization and counter opportunities to remain competitive across both legs. This fixture establishes initial parameters for advancement prospects within the broader European campaign ahead.

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