Shkupi vs Vardar Prediction: Vardar will try to make a surprise

Once a big city derby and a match between title contenders now is a city derby without much tension and importance. Shkupi are title contenders while Vardar are struggling at the bottom of the table. However, Vardar’s fans are expecting much from their players and expect them to fight and get at least a point in this hot stadium. Shkupi are leaders on the table with the same points as Shkendija and they will want to win this match at home and remain first.

Form: WWWWD

This season, same as last one Shkupi are one of the main candidates to win the league. They are in 1st position, with 7 wins, 4 draws and a defeat. At home they are very dominant with 5 wins, a draw and a goal difference of 11:2. Matches against Vardar are always tricky for Shkupi and they are always under pressure to perform well against city rivals but this season the quality between the teams is huge and they are big favorites in this match.

Form: LWLWW

Vardar are looking much better compared to matches in the first rounds of the league. They are still in the last place, but in the last 5 matches, they have 2 wins, 2 defeats and a draw. In the last match against Struga, it was visible that Vardar is missing more players with experience to be more competitive in the league, especially against better teams. They are in a better position now, they reduced the gap between them and other teams that are fighting to avoid relegation.

Vardar are entering this match with less pressure and if they manage to avoid defeat it will be the same as a win for them. Shkupi have everything they need to win in this match, better players, a home stadium, and a better form of the players, I believe that they will attack from the start and try to win confidently against the city rival. There isn’t much love between these teams and their fans and I expect Shkupi to try to use the current situation in Vardar and win with a bigger goal difference.