Shkupi vs Shkendija Prediction: Chair's Super Derby, Shkupi vs Shkendija

This afternoon from 16:00 at Chair, in a match of the 5th round in the PMFL, Shkupi and Shkendia meet. Of course, this is a big derby, a super derby, a duel of giants in the PMFL. These are teams that were champions of Macedonia once each in the last four seasons or four times in total in their history. These are the main candidates for winning the trophy, so as always, we can expect a tough match in the hot stadium in Chair.

Form: LWLDW

Shkupi did not start the season as they wished. They have only one win, one draw, and two losses, so the break came in the right time for them, to consolidate their ranks. But we will see how successful they were in that this afternoon, when their great rival Shkendija, who are in form and are the leader of the table with three wins and one draw, will visit them. Shkupi are in 6th place with 4 points, 6 less than Shkendija, so the pressure is certainly on them to win and reduce that gap.

Form: WWWDW

Shkendija have three wins, one draw, and no defeat yet. They showed that they are ready to fight for the title, they brought many players this summer, including Besart Ibraimi, who was the main player in the champions team of Struga. The team held a mini-preparation during the international break, the atmosphere and the confidence are at a high level so, in my opinion, this team is a slight favorite in this derby even though they are playing on one of the most difficult away matches in the league.

Speaking of tradition, this will be the 34th duel between Shkupi and Shkendija. Chaircani have only six wins, 12 meetings ended without a winner and Tetovci celebrated in 15, the goal difference is 21:54 for Shkendija. In the last five mutual matches, the score is on the side of Shkupi. The "Blues" have three wins, one match ended without a winner, and Shkendia celebrated only once, and that was at the last visit to "Chair". Also, we don’t see too many goals in the derbies, in the last 5 matches only once the result was over 2.5 goals. I expect a very tense match, the hosts will attack for a win, while the visitors will be pleased with a point. I think that this match will end with under 2.5 goals and in a draw.