There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Makedonija leading Pelister by 17 points.
- Makedonija is in the best form (4-1-1)
- Pelister is in the worst form (0-1-5)
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 Pelister.
Makedonija form and stats
Makedonija are steadily winning First League games and points here at Stadion Gorce Petrov. 5 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat is the summary from 7 games.
A good away victory last time out for Makedonija, who won 3-1 against Belasica (placed 12th). Prior to that, an away loss at Skendija 79.
The manager Z. Tasevski will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Vardar in only four days.
A decent goal production from Makedonija in their home games so far, with 11 goals from 7 league matches. Makedonija have only conceded 5 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Pelister form and stats
Pelister have only collected 5 points from their away games in the First League, after 1-2-4 (7 played). It's looking increasingly bleak for Pelister who now has to deal with a five game losing streak. Struga was the last time a defeat was avoided. Three consecutive losses in away matches means Pelister are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.
Pelister failed to get anything from their last game, a First League home match vs Shkupi (placed 2nd) that ended with defeat 1-3. It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Rabotnicki wasn't a success with a 0-1 loss.
A quick return to home after this game, as Pelister are hosting Belasica in the First League only four days away.
The visitors have scored 6 goals from 7 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. As opposed to that, Pelister have seen the ball go into their own net 10 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
The two sides played each other earlier this season: Pelister - Makedonija 0-0. Makedonija-Pelister H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Makedonija three wins, Pelister three wins, four draws. zero of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  S. Emini 4 goals | F. Rodrigues de Araujo 3 goals | E. Adem 3 goals |
Makedonija missing players
Pelister missing players
| Makedonija | Pelister | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 7 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 7 | 15 |
| 9 | 5 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 25 | 11 | 5 | Scored | S | 0 | 6 | 12 |
| 18 | 5 | 2 | Conceded | C | 4 | 10 | 20 |
| 87% | 86% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 86% | 80% |
| 80% | 71% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 57% | 60% |
| 73% | 57% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 43% | 40% |
| 40% | 14% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 29% | 27% |
| 7% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 14% | 7% |
| 60% | 57% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 29% | 47% |
| 27% | 29% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 29% | 33% |
| 27% | 29% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 57% | 40% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.3 | 3 | 4.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11.3 | 11.7 | 9.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8 | 7.6 | 6.7 |
| 4.8 | 5 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2 | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| 35% | 31% | 42% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 38% | 39% |
- Makedonija has the fewest dropped points from leading position (2) in First League
- Makedonija has the most matches over the total-line (10) in First League
- Makedonija have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Makedonija have scored more than double the goals of Pelister.
- Makedonija is in the best form (4-1-1)
- Pelister have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Pelister is in the worst form (0-1-5)
| 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 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 33 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 22 | 33 |
| 2 | Shkupi | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 31 |
| 3 | Makedonija | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 29 |
| 4 | Borec | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 22 |
| 5 | Sileks | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 21 |
| 6 | Struga | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 21 |
| 7 | Vardar | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | -3 | 20 |
| 8 | Rabotnicki | 15 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 18 |
| 9 | Renova | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -5 | 15 |
| 10 | Pelister | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -8 | 12 |
| 11 | Akademija Pandev | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 13 | -11 | 11 |
| 12 | Belasica | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 35 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -23 | 9 |