Shkupi are thought of as probable winners of this home fixture versus Pelister, if the league standings are thought to provide some clues. Or could we be in for a surprise?
- Shkupi have the most scored goals (27) in First League
- Pelister have the fewest scored goals (4) in First League
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Shkupi form and stats
Shkupi have been very solid at home in the First League so far, with 18 points collected from 6 matches (6-0-0). This has contributed greatly to their 1st position in the table. Ever since the Makedonija game Shkupi has been unbeatable here at Stadion Čair producing six straight wins.
No payout for Shkupi in their previous match, an away game at Makedonija that ended in defeat 1-2. Heartbreak for Shkupi in their last match as Makedonija's K. Filipovski scored the winning goal deep into overtime.
A defeat was the result before that one, 1-2 away at Makedonija.There will be little rest for Shkupi after this match as they are travelling to Makedonija for a Macedonian Cup game in only three days.
Shkupi are an "over 2,5 goals" team alone here at Stadion Čair in their league games, having scored an impressive 18 goals in 6 matches. Defensively Shkupi have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (2 in 6 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Pelister form and stats
There's been little loot from Pelister's travels as they have only collected 1 point from 6 away games in the First League. Pelister only have 0 wins to counter their 5 defeats and 1 draw. The sun doesn’t shine and the birds do not sing for Pelister, who have now gone 13 games without a victory. The Makedonija game was their last win and it’s been a dry spell since.
Pelister have been frustrated by their lack of goals lately, as they haven't scored in the league since they found the net 450 minutes ago. G. Antonio was the goal scorer.
This game can not go any worse than the last one, a First League home defeat versus Struga with 0-1 on the scoreboard.
The game before that, was lost at home, a 0-2 defeat against Makedonija.After this away game Pelister return home for a Macedonian Cup game against Vardar. That game is only three sleeps after this.
There's been a serious shortage of goals from Pelister's away games in the league this season with only 2 goals from 6 matches. As opposed to that, Pelister have seen the ball go into their own net 8 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
This was the score when the teams played each other previously this campaign; Pelister - Shkupi 0-2. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: six - three - one (Shkupi wins - draws - Pelister wins). As for goals, three matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), seven had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  S. Adetunji 7 goals | F. Álvarez Rodriguez 5 goals | M. Cvetanoski 3 goals |
Shkupi missing players
Pelister missing players
| Shkupi | Pelister | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 6 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 6 | 13 |
| 9 | 6 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 27 | 18 | 7 | Scored | S | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | 2 | 1 | Conceded | C | 2 | 8 | 18 |
| 85% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 85% |
| 77% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 50% | 54% |
| 54% | 67% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 17% | 23% |
| 31% | 33% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 8% |
| 23% | 33% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 38% | 33% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 33% | 23% |
| 62% | 67% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| 15% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 67% | 77% |
| 4.8 | 6 | 4.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 1 | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| 4.4 | 5.3 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6 | 5.3 | 5.6 |
| 3.8 | 3.7 | 4.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 11.1 | 12.2 | 9.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4 | 7 | 6.5 |
| 5.2 | 6.3 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| 40% | 47% | 58% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 22% | 17% |
| 7.3 | 6.2 | 6 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 22 | 14.8 | 12.2 |
| 3 | 2 | 2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 7 | 6 | 4.9 |
- All of Shkupi's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Pelister have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Pelister have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Pelister have the fewest scored goals (2) away in First League
- Pelister have the fewest scored goals (4) in First League
- Pelister have the fewest scored goals in the second half (2) in First League
- Pelister have the the worst goal difference (-14) in First League
- Pelister have yet to win a game.
- Pelister haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Shkupi have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Shkupi have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Shkupi have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Shkupi have scored more than double the goals of Pelister.
- Shkupi have the fewest conceded goals (2) at home in First League
- Shkupi have the most clean sheets (8) in First League
- Shkupi have the most points (18) at home in First League
- Shkupi have the most scored goals (18) at home in First League
- Shkupi have the most scored goals (27) in First League
- Shkupi have the most scored goals in the first half (12) in First League
- Shkupi have the most scored goals in the second half (15) in First League
- Shkupi have the the best goal difference (+16) at home in First League
- Shkupi have the the best goal difference (+18) in First League
- Shkupi have won all their matches at home so far.
- Shkupi have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Shkupi haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Shkupi is in the best form (5-0-1) 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 | Shkupi | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 29 |
| 2 | Akademija Pandev | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 25 |
| 3 | Renova | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 22 |
| 4 | Bregalnica Stip | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 22 |
| 5 | Skendija 79 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 21 |
| 6 | Struga | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 19 |
| 7 | Rabotnicki | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 18 |
| 8 | Makedonija | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 17 | -8 | 17 |
| 9 | Skopje | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 16 |
| 10 | Tikves | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -6 | 10 |
| 11 | Borec | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 15 | -13 | 8 |
| 12 | Pelister | 13 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | -14 | 4 |