Shkendija vs Tikveš: prediction and stats
First LeagueRegular Season - 6Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Ecolog Arena, Tetovo
The Footlab model makes Shkendija the favourite at 59%, against 21% for a draw and 20% for Tikveš. The most likely score is 2-1.
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 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Shkendija vs Tikveš?
Shkendija starts as the favourite with a 199-point Elo edge (1,821 vs 1,622).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Shkendija have 8 wins, 1 draws and 6 defeats; Tikveš have 7, 4 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Skopje(away) | 1-1 | First League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Shkëndija Haraçinë(home) | 0-1 | First League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Bashkimi Kumanovo(away) | 5-0 | First League |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Aresimi(home) | 5-1 | First League |
| May 25, 2026 | FK Rabotnicki(away) | 3-1 | First League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 6 Shkendija win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 Tikveš win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Tikveš 1-4 Shkendija | First League |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Tikveš 1-4 Shkendija | First League |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Shkendija 2-0 Tikveš | Cup |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Shkendija 1-0 Tikveš | First League |
| Apr 6, 2025 | Tikveš 0-1 Shkendija | First League |
| Mar 2, 2025 | Shkendija 1-0 Tikveš | First League |
How many goals should we expect?
Shkendija score 1.7 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Tikveš score 2.5 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 66% probability of over 2.5 goals and 63% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shkendija | 1.7 | 1.1 | 5 | 6/15 | 10/15 |
| Tikveš | 2.5 | 1.7 | 2 | 10/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Shkendija sit 1st in First League (9 points from 3 matches) and Tikveš sit 3rd (7 points from 4 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shkendija | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 9 |
| 3 | Tikveš | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 7 |
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 Shkendija vs Tikveš?
- The Footlab model makes Shkendija the favourite at 59%, against 21% for a draw and 20% for Tikveš.
- Where and when is Shkendija vs Tikveš played?
- Shkendija vs Tikveš is played on September 5, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Ecolog Arena, in the First League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 66% 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.