MACEDONIA FIRST LEAGUE
--.--.---- --:--
Vardar Skopje
Match Timeline
Shkendija
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
14'
B. Nikolov
Vardar Skopje
22'
N. Ajetovikj
Vardar Skopje
🟨
27'
D. Danev
Vardar Skopje
🟨
35'
R. Webster
Shkendija
36'
G. Zakaric
Vardar Skopje
🔄
46'
A. Trumci ↔ M. Murati
Shkendija
🔄
46'
A. Mazari ↔ A. Zejnullai
Shkendija
🟨
49'
F. Najdovski
Vardar Skopje
🔄
55'
D. Velkovski ↔ D. Todorovski
Vardar Skopje
🔄
55'
D. Danev ↔ F. Cvetkovski
Vardar Skopje
🟨
65'
D. Todorovski
Vardar Skopje
🟨
67'
S. Spahiu
Shkendija
🟨
71'
D. Taleski
Vardar Skopje
🔄
73'
S. Cvetkovic ↔ E. Spahiu
Vardar Skopje
🔄
73'
D. Babunski ↔ F. Duranski
Vardar Skopje
🔄
75'
V. Krstevski ↔ L. Kaba
Shkendija
81'
B. Nikolov
Vardar Skopje
🟨
85'
M. Matic
Vardar Skopje
🟨
87'
G. Zakaric
Vardar Skopje
🔄
88'
B. Nikolov ↔ A. Cvetkovski
Vardar Skopje
🔄
89'
S. Spahiu ↔ L. Djeladini
Shkendija
🔄
89'
L. Latifi ↔ N. Ceka
Shkendija

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 53.7%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 74.1%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 81.9%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
53.7%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
74.1%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
81.9%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
87.7%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-1
-
-
Probability Distribution
Vardar Skopje Win 53.7%
Draw 7.1%
Shkendija Win 39.2%
Expected Goals (xG)
Vardar Skopje1.81
Shkendija1.33
Recent Form (Last 5)
Vardar Skopje Vardar Skopje
WWDLW
84 GF / 29 GA
Shkendija Shkendija
WLDWL
80 GF / 50 GA
Key Stats
2.33
Average Goals Scored
1.67
0.81
Average Goals Conceded
1.04
18
BTTS Yes
24
22
Over 2.5
24
2.14
Shots on Goal
1.94

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Vardar Skopje Vardar Skopje 36 matches
Shkendija Shkendija 48 matches
Vardar Skopje Statistic Shkendija
27 Wins 29
6 Draws 7
3 Losses 12
84 Goals For 80
29 Goals Against 50
2.33 Avg Goals Scored 1.67
0.81 Avg Goals Conceded 1.04
18 BTTS Yes 24
25 Over 1.5 32
22 Over 2.5 24
14 Over 3.5 13
15 Clean Sheets 16
5 Failed To Score 11
2.14 Shots On Goal 1.94
4.57 Total Shots 6.28
2 Corners 2.39
20.9% Ball Possession 23.5%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

There is very little separating these two teams on paper, and two sides with a fairly similar football identity points toward a competitive game. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Vardar Skopje come in with stronger recent momentum, which could help them control the rhythm for longer periods. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This game has the potential to be open, with both sides capable of creating several scoring chances. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward Shkendija having the stronger overall control. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Shkendija. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns.

Vardar Skopje Analysis

Vardar Skopje come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 1 place with 80 points after 32 matches. The return of 25 wins, 5 draws, and 2 defeats, together with goals at 77:21, reflects very strong form and are on a winning streak. Much of their attacking edge comes through A. Omeragikj (14 goals), R. Mato (12 goals), G. Zakaric (10 goals), while their defending has remained very solid. At home, their record of 13 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses points to a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football.

Shkendija Analysis

Shkendija approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 2 on 74 points after 32 outings. They have recorded 23 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses, with a 67:27 goal return and good form over their recent run. In attack they lean heavily on F. Tamba (13 goals), B. Ibraimi (11 goals), Endrit Krasniqi (8 goals), while defensively they have looked fairly stable. Away from home, they have managed 11 wins, 3 draws, and 1 losses, which underlines a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. In stylistic terms they continue to show balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 14 head-to-head meetings, Vardar Skopje won 2 times, Shkendija won 8 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 12:29 from Vardar Skopje's perspective. 8 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 7 matches, with an average of 2.93 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (92.9%)
Predicted formations: Vardar Skopje 4-3-3 / Shkendija 4-3-3
H2H summary: Vardar Skopje wins 2, draws 4, Shkendija wins 8

Lineups

Vardar Skopje
Formation
Shkendija
D. Taleski
D. Taleski
M. Matic
M. Matic
F. Najdovski
F. Najdovski
D. Babunski
D. Babunski
D. Danev
D. Danev
B. Nikolov
B. Nikolov
A. Omeragic
A. Omeragic
G. Zakaric
G. Zakaric
D. Velkovski
D. Velkovski
G. Jankulov
G. Jankulov
S. Cvetkovic
S. Cvetkovic
A. Amzai
A. Amzai
A. Trumci
A. Trumci
D. Islami
D. Islami
A. Alhassan
A. Alhassan
R. Webster
R. Webster
I. Fetai
I. Fetai
V. Krstevski
V. Krstevski
A. Mazari
A. Mazari
N. Ajetovikj
N. Ajetovikj
S. Spahiu
S. Spahiu
L. Latifi
L. Latifi
Vardar Skopje 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
95
D. Taleski
🟨 71'
4
M. Matic
🟨 85'
5
F. Najdovski
🟨 49'
6
D. Babunski
↓ 73'
7
D. Danev
↓ 55' 🟨 27'
8
B. Nikolov
⚽ 81' ↓ 88' 🟨 14'
9
A. Omeragic
10
G. Zakaric
⚽ 36' 🟨 87'
14
D. Velkovski
↓ 55'
21
G. Jankulov
26
S. Cvetkovic
↓ 73'
Substitutes
25
V. Kjosevski
17
E. Spahiu
↑ 73'
18
N. Mishkovski
20
A. Cvetkovski
↑ 88'
22
D. Todorovski
↑ 55' 🟨 65'
23
F. Duranski
↑ 73'
27
F. Cvetkovski
↑ 55'
29
I. Olaosebikan
31
I. Markovski
77
B. Bajrami
Shkendija 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
25
A. Amzai
2
A. Trumci
↓ 46'
5
D. Islami
6
A. Alhassan
11
R. Webster
🟨 35'
15
I. Fetai
19
V. Krstevski
↓ 75'
20
A. Mazari
↓ 46'
22
N. Ajetovikj
⚽ 22'
49
S. Spahiu
↓ 89' 🟨 67'
77
L. Latifi
↓ 89'
Substitutes
30
F. Ramani
3
L. Djeladini
↑ 89'
10
E. Krasniqi
16
M. Murati
↑ 46'
17
A. Zejnullai
↑ 46'
18
N. Ceka
↑ 89'
27
L. Kaba
↑ 75'
Last matches: Vardar Skopje
22.07.26
UEF
Vardar Skopje
Riga
2
3
L
14.07.26
UEF
Vardar Skopje
KuPS
3
2
W
07.07.26
UEF
Vardar Skopje
KuPS
0
2
L
30.06.26
Fri
Vardar Skopje
Virtus
3
2
W
27.06.26
Fri
Vardar Skopje
La Fiorita
1
1
D
15.05.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Struga
1
0
W
09.05.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Sileks
2
1
W
02.05.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Bashkimi Kumanovo
2
0
W
26.04.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Tikveš
7
0
W
18.04.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Shkupi 1927
7
0
W
11.04.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
FK Rabotnicki
1
0
W
08.04.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Pelister
0
0
D
04.04.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Makedonija GjP
5
1
W
21.03.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Aresimi
0
1
L
14.03.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Akademija Pandev
1
0
W
09.03.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Sileks
1
0
W
05.03.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
0
1
L
28.02.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Struga
1
1
D
21.02.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Bashkimi Kumanovo
1
0
W
15.02.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
FK Rabotnicki
3
0
W
Last matches: Shkendija
23.07.26
UEF
Shkendija
Bravo
1
2
L
16.07.26
UEF
Shkendija
Europa
1
0
W
09.07.26
UEF
Shkendija
Europa
5
0
W
30.06.26
Fri
Shkendija
Zorya Luhansk
2
2
D
27.06.26
Fri
Shkendija
Celje
0
1
L
23.06.26
Fri
Shkendija
HNK Hajduk Split
0
4
L
19.06.26
Fri
Shkendija
Koper
2
1
W
15.05.26
Fir
Shkendija
Akademija Pandev
2
1
W
09.05.26
Fir
Shkendija
Struga
3
1
W
01.05.26
Fir
Shkendija
Sileks
1
1
D
27.04.26
Fir
Shkendija
Bashkimi Kumanovo
2
3
L
17.04.26
Fir
Shkendija
Tikveš
4
1
W
13.04.26
Fir
Shkendija
Shkupi 1927
6
0
W
08.04.26
Fir
Shkendija
FK Rabotnicki
3
0
W
04.04.26
Fir
Shkendija
Pelister
1
2
L
21.03.26
Fir
Shkendija
Makedonija GjP
1
0
W
15.03.26
Fir
Shkendija
Aresimi
1
0
W
09.03.26
Fir
Shkendija
Akademija Pandev
1
1
D
05.03.26
Fir
Shkendija
Vardar Skopje
1
0
W
02.03.26
Fir
Shkendija
Pelister
2
1
W
H2H: Vardar Skopje vs Shkendija
23.05.26
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
3
0
W
05.03.26
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
0
1
L
27.10.25
H2H
Shkendija
Vardar Skopje
0
1
W
14.03.25
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
1
1
D
16.02.25
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
1
2
L
29.09.24
H2H
Shkendija
Vardar Skopje
4
0
L
16.03.24
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
1
1
D
03.03.24
H2H
Shkendija
Vardar Skopje
3
0
L
08.10.23
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
0
2
L
20.03.21
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
1
6
L
28.02.21
H2H
Shkendija
Vardar Skopje
2
1
L
17.10.20
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
1
5
L
05.04.20
H2H
Shkendija
Vardar Skopje
0
0
D
08.12.19
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
2
2
D
05.10.19
H2H
Shkendija
Vardar Skopje
0
0
D
Last matches: Vardar Skopje
22.07.26
UEF
Vardar Skopje
Riga
2
3
L
07.07.26
UEF
Vardar Skopje
KuPS
0
2
L
09.05.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Sileks
2
1
W
26.04.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Tikveš
7
0
W
11.04.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
FK Rabotnicki
1
0
W
04.04.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Makedonija GjP
5
1
W
14.03.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Akademija Pandev
1
0
W
05.03.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
0
1
L
21.02.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Bashkimi Kumanovo
1
0
W
11.02.26
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Aresimi
5
1
W
20.01.26
Fri
Vardar Skopje
Andijan
1
1
D
30.11.25
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Shkupi 1927
6
1
W
09.11.25
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Tikveš
3
1
W
31.10.25
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Sileks
2
1
W
05.10.25
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Struga
2
2
D
21.09.25
Fir
Vardar Skopje
FK Rabotnicki
3
1
W
12.09.25
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Makedonija GjP
1
0
W
22.08.25
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Akademija Pandev
2
2
D
08.08.25
Fir
Vardar Skopje
Pelister
4
1
W
24.07.25
UEF
Vardar Skopje
Lausanne
2
1
W
H2H at home: Vardar Skopje
23.05.26
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
3
0
W
05.03.26
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
0
1
L
14.03.25
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
1
1
D
16.02.25
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
1
2
L
16.03.24
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
1
1
D
08.10.23
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
0
2
L
20.03.21
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
1
6
L
17.10.20
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
1
5
L
08.12.19
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
2
2
D
Last matches: Shkendija
23.07.26
UEF
Shkendija
Bravo
1
2
L
09.07.26
UEF
Shkendija
Europa
5
0
W
30.06.26
Fri
Shkendija
Zorya Luhansk
2
2
D
27.06.26
Fri
Shkendija
Celje
0
1
L
19.06.26
Fri
Shkendija
Koper
2
1
W
01.05.26
Fir
Shkendija
Sileks
1
1
D
17.04.26
Fir
Shkendija
Tikveš
4
1
W
08.04.26
Fir
Shkendija
FK Rabotnicki
3
0
W
21.03.26
Fir
Shkendija
Makedonija GjP
1
0
W
05.03.26
Fir
Shkendija
Vardar Skopje
1
0
W
26.02.26
UEF
Shkendija
Samsunspor
0
4
L
22.02.26
Fir
Shkendija
Sileks
2
1
W
14.02.26
Fir
Shkendija
Tikveš
4
1
W
01.02.26
Fri
Shkendija
Ordabasy
1
1
D
28.01.26
Fri
Shkendija
FK Sarajevo
3
2
W
24.01.26
Fri
Shkendija
Podbrezová
1
2
L
20.01.26
Fri
Shkendija
Oleksandria
1
1
D
18.12.25
UEF
Shkendija
AEK Larnaca
0
1
L
06.12.25
Fir
Shkendija
Bashkimi Kumanovo
3
1
W
27.11.25
UEF
Shkendija
Drita
0
1
L
H2H away: Shkendija
23.05.26
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
3
0
L
05.03.26
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
0
1
W
14.03.25
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
1
1
D
16.02.25
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
1
2
W
16.03.24
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
1
1
D
08.10.23
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
0
2
W
20.03.21
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
1
6
W
17.10.20
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
1
5
W
08.12.19
H2H
Vardar Skopje
Shkendija
2
2
D

Standings

1. MFL
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 33 26 5 2 80:21 59 83
W W W W W
2 33 23 5 5 67:30 37 74
L W W D L
3 33 19 5 9 68:28 40 62
L L L L W
4 33 16 5 12 59:36 23 53
L L L D L
5 33 14 6 13 59:47 12 48
W D W D L
6 33 13 7 13 50:53 -3 46
W W D D W
7 33 11 9 13 40:54 -14 42
L D D L W
8 33 10 10 13 41:42 -1 40
D W D W D
9 33 10 10 13 46:56 -10 40
L W L D W
10 33 9 7 17 42:57 -15 34
W D L W W
11 33 9 6 18 45:58 -13 33
L W D D L
12 33 0 1 32 15:130 -115 1
L L L L L
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