Can Shkendija Overcome the Two-Goal Deficit? Shkendija vs Noah Prediction
One of the second-leg matches in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualification will take place on Thursday in Skopje, where local club Shkëndija will host Armenian side Noah. The first match between these teams in Armenia concluded with a 2-0 victory for Noah. Here’s a prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Shkendija
Last season, the "Red and Blacks" finished second in the North Macedonian league, which qualified them for the UEFA Conference League. Struga secured the top spot, surpassing Shkëndija based on additional criteria. In preparation for the second leg, Shkëndija displayed good form, winning several friendly matches against clubs like Tikvesh (1-0), Tirana (1-0), and Drita (4-0).
However, the first leg against Noah proved to be a challenging test for the team. Conceding two goals away from home, Shkëndija will need to exert maximum effort and concentration to overcome this deficit on home soil. In their last five home matches, Shkëndija has achieved four victories and suffered one defeat.
Noah
The team from Yerevan finished second in the Armenian Premier League last season, which allowed them to participate in the UEFA Conference League qualification. They were only two points behind the winners, Pyunik, in the league standings. In preparation for the season, Noah played one away friendly match against Vojvodina, in which they lost 2-3.
On the other hand, Noah demonstrated their strength in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League qualification against Shkëndija, securing a confident 2-0 victory. In their last five away matches, Noah has recorded two wins and three losses. Only Pyunik managed to defeat Noah by more than two goals.
Interesting Facts About the Match and Head-to-Head History
- The teams have not previously met in European competitions.
- In Shkëndija's last five matches, the "Both Teams to Score" bet has come in only once.
- In Noah’s last five matches, the "Total Over 2.5" bet has won four times.
Shkendija vs Noah Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor the home side, with odds of 2.17 for a Shkëndija victory. However, Noah showcased their strength in the first match and has a good chance of advancing to the next round. Our bet for the match is "Shkëndija to Win with a Handicap (0)" with odds of 1.60.
