Aresimi vs Shkendija: prediction and stats
First LeagueRegular Season - 7Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Igralište Golema Rečica, Tetovo
The Footlab model makes Shkendija the favourite at 60%, against 22% for a draw and 18% for Aresimi. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Aresimi vs Shkendija?
Shkendija starts as the favourite with a 266-point Elo edge (1,820 vs 1,554).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Aresimi have 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats; Shkendija have 8, 1 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Shkëndija Haraçinë(away) | 2-0 | First League |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Bashkimi Kumanovo(home) | 1-0 | First League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Bregalnica Štip(away) | 0-4 | First League |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Tikveš(away) | 1-5 | First League |
| May 23, 2026 | Struga(home) | 1-0 | First League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | Bregalnica Štip(home) | 4-1 | First League |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Hibernian(home) | 0-0 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Vardar Skopje(away) | 2-0 | First League |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Hibernian(away) | 1-2 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Bravo(home) | 3-1 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 1 Aresimi win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Shkendija win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Shkendija 1-0 Aresimi | First League |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Aresimi 3-0 Shkendija | First League |
| Aug 24, 2025 | Shkendija 0-0 Aresimi | First League |
How many goals should we expect?
Aresimi score 1.1 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Shkendija score 1.7 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 61% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aresimi | 1.1 | 1.1 | 7 | 5/15 | 4/15 |
| Shkendija | 1.7 | 1.1 | 5 | 6/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Aresimi sit 6th in First League (6 points from 4 matches) and Shkendija sit 1st (9 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shkendija | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 9 |
| 6 | Aresimi | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 6 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Aresimi vs Shkendija?
- The Footlab model makes Shkendija the favourite at 60%, against 22% for a draw and 18% for Aresimi.
- Where and when is Aresimi vs Shkendija played?
- Aresimi vs Shkendija is played on September 12, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Igralište Golema Rečica, in the First League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 61% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.