These sides both won their respective domestic leagues last season; the prize is a head to head battle to start their journey towards the Champions League proper. Who will land the first blow? Find out with our Shkendija vs Mura match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
Shkendija vs Mura: Our top tips
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- Prediction one: Match result – Shkendija @ not yet available
- Prediction two: Both teams to score – Yes @ not yet available
- Prediction three: Over/under goals – Over 2.5 @ not yet available
The odds provided are up to date at the time of publication. Odds are subject to change though and you should always check with your bookmaker before placing any bets. Our recommended bookmaker for this match is Netbet.
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Shkendija to take control of tie
Mura might be in the position to compete for a place in the Champions League proper but their form is far from at that level. They have not won in five losing three and drawing two. Shkendija meanwhile have won three on the bounce and seven of their last 10. With home advantage on their side as well, we just can't see an alternative outcome.
Mura and Shkendija will both score
Our first prediction has touched on the poor form Mura have shown of late. Part of their struggle has been scoring goals with three blanks in their previous five outings; thankfully for them, Shkendija aren't particularly tight at the back. They've conceded 15 goals in their previous 10 with just two clean sheets. Mura, despite their struggles, do have goals in the side. Prior to their wobble they had a five match spell where they netted 11. Shkendija will be looking to win the match and that will give Mura opportunities to score.
A game full of goals
When Shkendija don't really do clean sheets the prospect of this match coming in south of 2.5 is unlikely. Shkendija's fixtures have averaged 3.8 goals per game across the last 10; in terms of actual matches exceeding 2.5 goals its six from them 10. Mura's game average across the same 10 game view is 3.0 whilst seven of the 10 have seen at least three goals. For us, the case for an over 2.5 prediction is pretty telling.
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“We'll score more than you” approach from Shkendija
The latest games have seen Skhendija concede a few and then score a few more. Ultimately though, they've been getting results and that's all that matters. With Besart Ibraimi knocking in a goal every 109 minutes it's not a huge surprise they're doing well. Mura will need one of their best displays to get a result here. Their form of late has been rubbish (sorry, it's true) but if Nino Kouter and Luka Bobicanec will have big roles to play in the middle of midfield.
Shkendija vs Mura Prediction: Frequently Asked Questions
- Where are the teams from? – Shkendija come from North Macedonia. Mura are Slovenian.
- Where is the match being played? – The Ecolog Arena in Tetovo
- What time is KO? 19:00 GMT
