North Macedonia will welcome Liechtenstein to the Todor Proeski Arena in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game on Sunday evening. The hosts are currently in second place in their qualifying group with a total of eight points picked up from their four matches played so far.
Meanwhile, the visitors are pointless and goalless heading into this one after the same number of games played. Thus, North Macedonia should be confident of victory here on home soil.
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North Macedonia vs Liechtenstein prediction: Hosts should win comfortably
Key stats
- Prior to a 2-1 defeat away to Saudi Arabia in a friendly last time out, North Macedonia were unbeaten in six games in total in all competitions, winning four of them.
- Liechtenstein have lost five games in a row in all competitions to nil.
- North Macedonia have also won the previous four H2Hs to nil.
Correct score prediction: North Macedonia 4-0 Liechtenstein
North Macedonia are undeniable favourites to claim all three points at home, it is just a matter of what the goal margin may be. Liechtenstein have lost by four or more goals in each of their last two games, and we can also see the hosts converting plenty of their inevitable chances.
Pre-game odds and win probability: North Macedonia massive favourites with the bookmakers
- HOME: 1/20 (1.05) – 95.2%
- DRAW: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.7%
- AWAY: 45/1 (46.00) – 2.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, North Macedonia are unsurprisingly huge favourites with the bookmakers to pick up all three points on home turf. A draw is rated at just under 7%, while a Liechtenstein victory on their travels is a massive outsider at just over 2%.
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Most recent H2Hs: North Macedonia far too strong
As mentioned before, North Macedonia have won all of the last four meetings in total to nil, scoring a total of 14 goals across those. In fact, Liechtenstein have lost the previous nine H2Hs in total in all competitions.
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 08/10/21
Liechtenstein
North Macedonia
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 28/03/21
North Macedonia
Liechtenstein
UEFA Nations League 16/11/18
Liechtenstein
North Macedonia
UEFA Nations League 13/10/18
North Macedonia
Liechtenstein
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 09/10/17
North Macedonia
Liechtenstein
North Macedonia preview: No fresh concerns
North Macedonia have reported no fresh injury concerns or suspensions heading into this clash. Thus, they are likely to field a strong and recognisable starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Dimitrievski (GK), Despotovski, Zajkov, Musliu, Alioski, Churlinov, Elmas, Kostadinov, Bardhi, Miovski & Trajkovski
Last five results:
- Saudi Arabia 2-1 North Macedonia
- Kazakhstan 0-1 North Macedonia
- North Macedonia 1-1 Belgium
- North Macedonia 1-1 Wales
- Liechtenstein 0-3 North Macedonia
Liechtenstein preview: Keep the faith?
Liechtenstein may be tempted to keep the faith with the team that lost 6-0 at home to Belgium last time out. Their starting XI should also be a familiar one.
Predicted lineup: Buchel (GK), Malin, Traber, Hofer, Wolfinger, Luchinger, Hasler, Sele, Goppel, Notaro & Saglam
Last five results:
- Liechtenstein 0-6 Belgium
- Liechtenstein 0-4 Scotland
- Wales 3-0 Liechtenstein
- Liechtenstein 0-2 Kazakhstan
- Liechtenstein 0-3 North Macedonia
Player to watch: Aleksandar Trajkovski
Aleksandar Trajkovski is in form after scoring in each of North Macedonia’s last two internationals. This includes the winning goal at Kazakhstan in their previous qualifying game, and he will no doubt be aiming to fill his boots against Liechtenstein.