Rabotnicki vs Shkendija Prediction: Big duel for the top

The 13th round of the First League in N. Macedonia brings us the derby of the round between the undefeated leader Rabotnicki and Shkendija from Tetovo, a derby between two former champions who in the new season want a title, but also an exit to Europe. The "Romantics" are playing well in the new season, they have six wins with six draws and are at the top of the table with 24 points, one point more than Shkendija, which is second.

Form: DDWWW

Sileks and Rabotnicki played a 1-1 draw in the match of the 12th round of the PMFL. The meeting at the "City Stadium" in Kratovo offered a great fight, and the host played heroically, pressed the rival with a man less, and managed to get a point. It was 2nd draw in a row for Rabotnicki, but they are still undefeated with six wins and six draws. Their goal difference is also impressive, 14 goals scored and only 5 conceded in 12 matches.

Form: WDWDW

In front of their fans, Shkendija triumphed over Besa 1976 with a final score of 2-1 (2-1) in the match of the twelfth round in the First Macedonian Football League. In favor of the hosts is also the result from Kratovo, where Sileks drew with Rabotnicki (1-1), which means that Tetovci have only one negative point compared to Rabotnicki before the big derby in Skopje, which will be played on November 3. Shkendija have 6 wins, 5 draws, and a defeat in the first 12 rounds.

Shkendija won in 3 of their last 5 meetings, Rabotnicki once, and one match ended in a draw. However, this season things are different, Rabotnicki are serious title contender and I expect a spectacle in Skopje. Shkendija showed some weaknesses, especially in the defensive line, while the defense is the biggest strength of Rabotnicki. I expect both teams to score at least one goal each.