Only a win will satisfy the Makedonija supporters in this Stadion Gorce Petrov clash with Akademija Pandev, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the First League table.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Makedonija and Akademija Pandev.
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
Makedonija form and stats
The story so far in the First League for Makedonija at their home stadium (Stadion Gorce Petrov) is 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat. Makedonija are on a three game winning streak in their home games.
Makedonija's previous game was a Macedonian Cup match also played at home, ending 6-0 versus Kamenica-Sasa. The home side are looking to build on that result. Heartbreak before that as Makedonija lost 1-2 at Borec's place.
As mentioned above, Makedonija "killed" Kamenica-Sasa in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.
The Makedonija fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 8 goals in 5 league matches. Makedonija are not conceding a lot of goals here at Stadion Gorce Petrov in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 4 from 5 matches.
Akademija Pandev form and stats
As the visiting team in First League matches, Akademija Pandev have produced an overall stat of 0-1-4 so far.
Akademija aren't clicking offensively as they have gone 180 league minutes without a goal. K. Markoski was the last player to find the net.
Impressive finishing secured the home win 1-0 against Vardar in their previous game. A 0-1 loss hosting Shkupi before that.
There's been a serious shortage of goals from Akademija's away games in the league this season with only 1 goal from 5 matches. As opposed to that, Akademija have seen the ball go into their own net 7 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last eight meetings: two - three - three (Makedonija wins - draws - Akademija Pandev wins). As for goals, four matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), four had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  S. Emini 4 goals | B. Bozhinovski 2 goals | E. Adem 1 goals |
Makedonija missing players
Akademija Pandev missing players
| Makedonija | Akademija Pandev | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 9 | 5 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 13 | 8 | 4 | Scored | S | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | 4 | 2 | Conceded | C | 4 | 7 | 9 |
| 89% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 80% | 89% |
| 78% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 60% | 33% |
| 67% | 60% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 20% | 11% |
| 22% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 67% | 60% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 20% | 11% |
| 22% | 20% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 20% | 33% |
| 22% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 80% | 67% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 3.2 | 4.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 5 | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 96 | 57 | 19 | Total Shots | T S | 12 | 45 | 72 |
| 38 | 24 | 12 | Shots on Target | S O | 6 | 17 | 23 |
| 34% | 33% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 17% | 6% | 9% |
- Akademija Pandev has the fewest scored goals in the first half (0) in First League
- Akademija Pandev have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Akademija Pandev have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Akademija Pandev have yet to win a game away.
- Makedonija has the most matches over the total-line (6) in First League
- Makedonija have scored more than double the goals of Akademija Pandev.
- Makedonija haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Skendija 79 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 21 |
| 2 | Shkupi | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 19 |
| 3 | Makedonija | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 16 |
| 4 | Borec | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 15 |
| 5 | Sileks | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 14 |
| 6 | Struga | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 14 |
| 7 | Rabotnicki | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 |
| 8 | Pelister | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 9 | Vardar | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -6 | 11 |
| 10 | Renova | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -4 | 7 |
| 11 | Akademija Pandev | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 7 |
| 12 | Belasica | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | -21 | 1 |