An important duel in the bottom section of the First League, with both Renova and Pelister experiencing more worry than joy. This match is a classic "six-pointer" with the home team placed 11th and the visitors in 9th place.
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Renova form and stats
The story so far in the First League for Renova at their home stadium (Stadiumi i qytetit) is 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats. We have seen two home losses in a row now for Renova, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.
Renova manager B. Islami and his team return home after a 1-1 draw away versus Belasica (placed 12th) in the First League. Preceding that match was the home game against Makedonija that was lost 1-3.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Renova have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found one match with the results: Won one, drawn zero and lost zero.
The match schedule is unforgiving for Renova as they have a new game in only three days, a Macedonian Cup match thankfully also at home. Pelister are visiting.
Renova aren't scoring a lot here at Stadiumi i qytetit in the league, with only 3 goals from 4 games. Renova have conceded 4 in these home matches.
Pelister form and stats
Things could have gone better for Pelister in their First League away matches, but 4 points from 3 games is all right.
Pelister played 1-1 against Vardar in their previous match. Preceding that, the 1-3 home loss versus Skendija 79.
The visitors will be packing their bags again in only three days as another away game awaits: The Macedonian Cup trip to Renova.
Pelister have scored 4 goals on their travels this season, from 3 away games in the league. As opposed to that, Pelister have seen the ball go into their own net 3 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Renova won four games, two matches ended with a draw and Pelister has four wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: four / sixTop Goalscorers
  L. Fazliju 2 goals | G. Tanushev 2 goals |  B. Velija 1 goals |
Renova missing players
Pelister missing players
| Renova | Pelister | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | 3 | 2 | Scored | S | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 13 | 4 | 0 | Conceded | C | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 88% | 75% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 75% |
| 75% | 50% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 67% | 50% |
| 38% | 25% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 33% | 25% |
| 38% | 25% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 25% |
| 12% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 62% | 25% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 33% | 38% |
| 25% | 50% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 100% | 33% | 50% |
| 25% | 50% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 38% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.9 | 1.5 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 3.3 | 2.2 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 | 39 | 9 | Total Shots | T S | 13 | 22 | 49 |
| 26 | 16 | 6 | Shots on Target | S O | 4 | 8 | 17 |
| 31% | 19% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 50% | 41% |
- Renova has the most conceded goals in the first half (8) in First League
| 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 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
| 3 | Makedonija | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 4 | Borec | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| 5 | Sileks | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 11 |
| 6 | Rabotnicki | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 7 | Struga | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 11 |
| 8 | Vardar | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -6 | 11 |
| 9 | Pelister | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| 10 | Akademija Pandev | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | -5 | 7 |
| 11 | Renova | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 | Belasica | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -18 | 1 |