FC Lugano vs Dukagjini
- Aggregate:
- FC Lugano 6 1 Dukagjini
- Advances:
- FC Lugano
Match recap
FC Lugano beat Dukagjini 1–0 in their UEFA Europa Conference League fixture. Steffen scored for FC Lugano. FC Lugano held 72% possession to 28% for Dukagjini.
Fipster’s pre-match call
Predicted
1-0 FC Lugano win
Actual
1–0
Outcome probability
FC Lugano and Dukagjini face off in the 2nd Qualifying Round, with Lugano aiming to maintain their unbeaten run in this competition. Expect a closely contested match with a slight edge to the home side.
Match factors
Kevin Behrens' prolific scoring form
Behrens leads with 6 goals in 6 games, making him a major threat to Dukagjini's defense
Creative midfield supply from Yanis Cimignani
Cimignani's 3 assists in 6 games and strong passing create chances for Lugano's attackers
FC Lugano's recent scoring streak
Lugano has scored in their last 5 matches, showing strong attacking momentum
Full squad availability for both teams
No confirmed injuries or suspensions, so teams field their best available players
The context
In this competition, FC Lugano have been impressive with four wins and two draws from six matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding five. Dukagjini, on the other hand, have struggled, losing both their matches and scoring just once while conceding six. Their previous head-to-head meeting saw Lugano claim a 1-0 victory.
Key insights
Kevin Behrens
FC Lugano
Behrens leads with 6 goals in 6 games, making him a major threat to Dukagjini's defence.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/276 goals in 6 appearances
Yanis Cimignani
FC Lugano
Cimignani's 3 assists in 6 games and strong passing create chances for Lugano's attackers.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/273 assists in 6 appearances
Renato Steffen
FC Lugano
Steffen scored in the last direct match against Dukagjini and plays a key offensive role.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/271 goal in 6 appearances
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Antonios Papadopoulos
FC Lugano
Papadopoulos provides defensive stability, crucial against Dukagjini's limited attack.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/27Consistent starter with solid passing stats
Analysis
Lugano's attacking threat is spearheaded by Kevin Behrens, who boasts six goals in six games, making him a constant menace for Dukagjini's defence. Midfielder Yanis Cimignani's creativity, with three assists, provides the supply line Lugano needs to break down their opponents. Dukagjini will find it tough to breach Lugano's defence, especially with Antonios Papadopoulos providing solidity at the back. The predicted 1-0 scoreline reflects a tight encounter where discipline will be key, with an expected four cards in total.
Key facts
- 1.FC Lugano have played 6 matches in this competition (W4 D2 L0, GF 13 / GA 5).
- 2.Dukagjini have played 2 matches in this competition (W0 D0 L2, GF 1 / GA 6).
- 3.In 1 head-to-head meeting, FC Lugano won 1-0 against Dukagjini.
- 4.Kevin Behrens has scored 6 goals in 6 games for FC Lugano this season.
- 5.Yanis Cimignani has provided 3 assists in 6 games, leading Lugano's creativity.
- 6.Renato Steffen scored the only goal in the previous meeting between these teams.
- 7.Antonios Papadopoulos is a key defensive figure for FC Lugano.
- 8.The predicted total number of cards in the match is 4, indicating moderate discipline.
Prediction
We see FC Lugano clinching a narrow 1-0 win, mirroring their previous success against Dukagjini. Renato Steffen, who scored in their last meeting, could be the difference-maker once again. The match is likely to be competitive but controlled, with Lugano edging it by a single goal.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — FC Lugano
Away — Dukagjini
The verdict
All signs point to FC Lugano continuing their strong run in this competition with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Dukagjini. Their attacking prowess and defensive resilience should be enough to see them through to the next round.
Prediction generated 13 Oct 2026, 10:25 UTC · Fipster Model v1.163
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Behrens
Yellow Card
Zanotti
Yellow Card
Steffen
Assist: Behrens
Zulfiu
Basriu
Yellow Card
Alioski
Unknown
Elezaj
Yellow Card
Dos Santos
Behrens
Kushtrim Gashi
Red Card
Jeudi
Cimignani
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Trabzonspor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 |  Mjallby AIF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 |  FC Lugano | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Monaco | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
Match Statistics
FC Lugano
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 6A. PapadopoulosD
- 7E. AlioskiM
- 8A. GrgićM
- 11R. SteffenF
- 16D. von BallmoosG
- 17L. MaiD
- 21Y. CimignaniM
- 25U. BislimiM
- 27Daniel Dos SantosF
- 46M. ZanottiD
- 91K. BehrensF
Substitutes
- 4D. KelvinD
- 14A. KendouciM
- 18J. BichselD
- 22B. CastroF
- 23G. AjdinM
- 24E. PihlströmF
- 28F. GebhardtG
- 30D. MoncadaF
- 32Nicolo PudduM
- 39C. NdiayeG
Dukagjini
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1E. Lekaj
- 5E. Basri
- 8Kushtrim GashiM
- 10A. Merlaku
- 14E. Sinani
- 17M. PefqeliF
- 23I. ZulfiuM
- 44T. BardhokuD
- 47D. Isufi
- 77Vitor Hugo
- 99S. JeudiF
Substitutes
- 2D. Hyseni
- 3M. Zenunaj
- 6A. Rexhaj
- 7G. Elezaj
- 9Kron ThaciF
- 16Kenan Haxhihamza
- 22A. BytyqiD
- 33LuanD
- 66E. Sylejmani
- 88E. Krasniqi
- 98M. MaliqiF
FC Lugano
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renato Steffen(C) | F | 90 | 8.7 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1/1 |
| Anto Grgić | M | 90 | 8.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Uran Bislimi | M | 90 | 8.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 1/2 |
| Lars Lukas Mai | D | 90 | 8.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Antonios Papadopoulos | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Ezgjan Alioski | M | 69 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| Mattia Zanotti | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yanis Cimignani | M | 89 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/2 |
| Kevin Behrens | F | 80 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | — |
| David von Ballmoos | G | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Dos Santos | F | 80 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Felix Gebhardt | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Beckham Castro | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Damian Kelvin | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmadou Ndiaye | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Elias Pihlström | F | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Gjan Ajdin | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nicolo Puddu | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joel Bichsel | D | 10 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmed Kendouci | M | 10 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Dereck Moncada | F | 21 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Dukagjini
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitor Hugo | D | 90 | 7.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Egzon Sinani | D | 90 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Mergim Pefqeli | F | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Elton Basriu(C) | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Tun Bardhoku | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Jeudi Stevenson | F | 89 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Iljasa Zulfiu | M | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Altin Merlaku | M | 69 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/2 |
| Dienit Isufi | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Kushtrim Gashi | M | 81 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Kron Thaci | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luan | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arbër Bytyqi | D | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kenan Haxhihamza | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Melos Zenunaj | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Engjell Sylejmani | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Granit Elezaj | F | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meris Maliqi | F | 21 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win FC Lugano vs Dukagjini?
- Fipster's AI model predicted FC Lugano to win against Dukagjini.
- What score did Fipster predict for FC Lugano vs Dukagjini?
- Fipster predicted a final score of FC Lugano 1–0 Dukagjini.
- What were the win probabilities for FC Lugano vs Dukagjini?
- Fipster's model gave FC Lugano a 72% chance of winning, Dukagjini a 14% chance, and a 14% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 72% confidence — a high-confidence call.