Akademija Pandev welcomes Shkupi to this second leg of the Macedonian Cup Quarter-finals. It's time to find a winner and both teams know what is needed.
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 Akademija Pandev and Shkupi.
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.
Akademija Pandev form and stats
On the other hand, in the Macedonian Cup, Akademija Pandev has performed like this (both home and away): 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses. The home team are struggling everywhere these days as they haven't won a league-game, regardless of being the home or the away team, in ten attempts.
Akademija Pandev haven't scored a league goal since they found the net 265 minutes ago. D. Milovanovikj scored that one.
The home supporters saw a 0-0 draw versus Borec in the First League last time out and are looking for a win here. Heartbreak before that as Akademija Pandev lost 0-1 at Makedonija's place.
The manager J. Trenchovski will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Rabotnicki in only three days.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Akademija Pandev friendly games in pre-season: Akademija Pandev played two friendlies, won 1, drew 0 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Akademija Pandev scored 3 goals and conceded 6 in these two games.
Shkupi form and stats
Shkupi was sent out of Macedonian Cup in the 1st round last season.When we have look at the Macedonian Cup statistics, we find 1W-2D-1L. This is both home and away. Travelling has not been lucrative for the away team as they have returned home without a win in ten away games in a row.
This game can not go any worse than the last one, a First League home defeat versus Renova with 2-3 on the scoreboard. A 1-2 defeat away at Rabotnicki before that.
Shkupi has another fixture away, a First League game, against Struga in just four days. A tough schedule for the visitors!
Head 2 Head
This is the result when the teams met earlier this season; Shkupi - Akademija Pandev 0-1. Last ten meetings between the teams: Akademija Pandev won three, Shkupi won six and one draw. three games with over 2,5 goals, seven matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
| L. Doriev 15 goals |  S. Da Luiz Junior 7 goals |
Akademija Pandev missing players
Shkupi missing players
| Akademija Pandev | Shkupi | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 5 | Won | W | 1 | 7 | ||
| 7 | 4 | Drew | D | 6 | 9 | ||
| 8 | 2 | Lost | L | 5 | 9 | ||
| 30 | 16 | Scored | S | 12 | 31 | ||
| 25 | 7 | Conceded | C | 17 | 29 | ||
| 84% | 82% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 83% | 84% | ||
| 64% | 82% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 72% | ||
| 40% | 36% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 42% | 40% | ||
| 20% | 9% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 28% | ||
| 8% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 12% | ||
| 40% | 27% | BTTS | BTTS | 58% | 48% | ||
| 44% | 64% | Clean Sheets | C S | 17% | 36% | ||
| 32% | 27% | Failed to Score | F T | 42% | 32% | ||
| 3.2 | 3.6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.3 | 5.6 | ||
| 4.8 | 5.6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2.4 | 2.1 | ||
| 2.5 | 2.1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.9 | 2.2 | ||
| 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 5 | ||
| 147 | 78 | Total Shots | T S | 86 | 211 | ||
| 62 | 33 | Shots on Target | S O | 31 | 84 | ||
| 32% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 32% | 31% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Akademija Pandev | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Borec | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Makedonija | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Rabotnicki | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Renova | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Shkupi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Sileks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Skendija 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Struga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Vardar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |