The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Rabotnicki are in the 5th position while the guests worry at 8th.
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago. Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Rabotnicki form and stats
3 victories, 1 draw and 3 defeats. That’s what Rabotnicki, who have the most conceded goals (21) in First League, has to build on here at Telekom Arena. We have seen two home losses in a row now for Rabotnicki, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.Rabotnicki drew their last game, 1-1 away at Makedonija. Preceding that match was the home game against Vardar that was lost 0-2.
Rabotnicki are traveling soon after this match as the First League match at Shkupi awaits in four days.
A decent goal production from Rabotnicki in their home games so far, with 11 goals from 7 matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Rabotnicki defense is not exactly impregnable. 11 goals conceded from 7 games.
Belasica form and stats
The hunting on away grounds hasn’t been very fruitful for Belasica so far with only 5 points returning home. The records show 1-2-3 (win-draw-lose). Three consecutive losses in away matches means Belasica are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.Belasica are travelling after their nice 2-0 home win in the First League against Shkupi. Prior to that match, the Belasica manager R. Cicmilovikj faced defeat in their match when travelling to Renova and losing 2-3.
A quick return to home after this game, as Belasica are hosting Sileks in the First League only four days away.
The attacking power of Belasica when travelling is not overwhelming with 5 goals scored in 6 matches. In the opposite end, Belasica have conceded 10 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Belasica - Rabotnicki 1-2. Head-2-head stats last six meetings: 4 - 2 - 0 (Rabotnicki wins - draws - Belasica wins).Top Goalscorers
  B. Ilijoski 8 goals |
Rabotnicki missing players
Belasica missing players
| Rabotnicki | Belasica | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 25 | 13 | Played | 13 | 25 |
| 31 | 19 | Scored | 9 | 21 |
| 36 | 20 | Conceded | 21 | 36 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 92% | 92% |
| 80% | 92% | Over 1.5 | 69% | 72% |
| 36% | 46% | Over 2.5 | 38% | 36% |
| 16% | 23% | Over 3.5 | 15% | 16% |
| 12% | 15% | Over 4.5 | 15% | 12% |
| 52% | 69% | Both teams to score | 46% | 48% |
| 20% | 8% | Clean Sheet | 15% | 20% |
| 28% | 23% | Failed To Score | 46% | 40% |
- Rabotnicki hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
- Belasica is involved in more goals away, than home.
- Rabotnicki is involved in more goals home, than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Skendija 79 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 27 |
| 2 | Vardar | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 22 |
| 3 | Akademija Pandev | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 19 |
| 4 | Pobeda | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -1 | 17 |
| 5 | Rabotnicki | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 17 |
| 6 | Renova | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | -1 | 15 |
| 7 | Sileks | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 12 | -6 | 13 |
| 8 | Belasica | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -7 | 13 |
| 9 | Shkupi | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 12 | -7 | 12 |
