North Macedonia will continue their chase for a World Cup ticket as they face Kazakhstan in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Monday in a Group J clash at the National Arena Todor Proeski.
The home team are in top form and are currently topping their group after a commanding 5-0 victory against Liechtenstein in their last qualifier, extending their unbeaten run. However, they played a 0-0 draw against Belgium in their recent game.
The visitors, Kazakhstan, are struggling with their form as they go into the fixture. They suffered a demoralising 6-0 defeat to Belgium in their last qualifying game, but they returned to winning ways with a commanding 4-0 victory over Liechtenstein.
Read our North Macedonia vs Kazakhstan predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other World Cup qualifiers predictions.
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North Macedonia vs Kazakhstan prediction: Host to win comfortably
Key statistics
- The host have won their last two meetings against Kazakhstan.
- They have played over 2.5 goals once in their last two encounter.
- North Macedonia have won the first half on two occasions.
Correct score prediction: North Macedonia 3-0 Kazakhstan
North Macedonia's strong form in the qualifiers has put them in a favourite position to win this clash and we predict a 3-0 victory for the home team. The previous qualifying fixture between these two sides in June 2025 ended in a 1-0 win for North Macedonia, but we believe the current form and the home advantage mean they have a higher chance of winning this tie.
Pre-match odds and win probability: North Macedonia tipped to win
- Home: 1/3 (1.33) – 75.0%
- Draw: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
- Away: 17/2 (9.50) – 10.5%
Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.
North Macedonia enter the match as strong favourites with a 75.0% chance of victory at 1.33 odds. Kazakhstan, on the other hand, are clear underdog with only a 10.5% chance at 9.50 odds, while a draw is priced at 4.80, giving it a 20.8% probability, indicating that the hosts are expected to win the game.
Most recent Head-to-head: North Macedonia dominate encounters
Both teams have only met twice, with North Macedonia dominating those meetings. North Macedonia have secured two wins and Kazakhstan has recorded no victories. Their last game ended in a 1-0 win for the host in June 2025 and a 4-0 victory in a 2021 friendly.
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North Macedonia preview: Clean bill of health
Manager Blagoja Milevski deserves praise for North Macedonia’s strong defence, as his team has conceded only two goals in their qualifying campaign. However, they have found goals harder to come by. The only time they scored more than once in their last six matches was a 5–0 win over 204th-ranked Liechtenstein on September 7.
North Macedonia are unbeaten in 12 competitive matches, winning eight and drawing three of their last five. As they head into this game, the team has no injury concerns, giving the manager a full squad to choose from.
Predicted lineup: Dimitrievski (GK), Ilievski, Zajkov, Stojchevski, Alioski, Churlinov, Bardhi, Alimi, Elmas, Miovski & Trajkovski
Last five fixtures
- 10.10.25 – Belgium 0 – 0 North Macedonia
- 07.09.25 – North Macedonia 5 – 0 Liechtenstein
- 04.09.25 – Saudi Arabia 2 – 1 North Macedonia
- 09.06.25 – Kazakhstan 0 – 1 North Macedonia
- 06.06.25 – North Macedonia 1 – 1 Belgium
Kazakhstan preview: No injury concern
Interim coach Talgat Baysufinov has only overseen one match so far, taking charge of a Kazakhstan side that had struggled for goals, failing to score in 10 of their 14 games before their recent win over Liechtenstein.
The visitors’ only previous competitive meeting with North Macedonia came in June, when they suffered a 4–1 defeat in the reverse fixture. Their away form has also been poor, with 11 losses in their last 12 matches across all competitions and they have conceded at least three goals in seven of their last eight games on the road. On a positive note, Kazakhstan have no injury concerns, giving Baysufinov a fully fit squad to select from.
Predicted lineup: Seysen (GK), Kairov, Kasym, Alip, Vorogovskiy, Zhukov, Kuat, Samorodov, Orazov, Kenzhebek & Satpaev
Last five fixtures
- 10.10.25 – Kazakhstan 4 – 0 Liechtenstein
- 07.09.25 – Belgium 6 – 0 Kazakhstan
- 04.09.25 – Kazakhstan 0 – 1 Wales
- 09.06.25 – Kazakhstan 0 – 1 North Macedonia
- 05.06.25 – Belarus 4 – 1 Kazakhstan
Player to watch: Enis Bardhi
North Macedonia will be looking to Enis Bardhi to help them secure a win in this game. The midfielder has been directly involved in three goals and one assist in all competitions, including the qualifiers.
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His consistent ability to link up play and convert chances in the penalty area makes him the primary attacking threat for the home side.