Shkëndija vs FC Europa: prediction, facts, betting tips and H2H – July 16, 2026
Shkëndija will host FC Europa in the second leg of the first qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. The match will take place on Thursday, July 16, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 CET, and here is my betting tip.
Shkëndija vs FC Europa: Match preview
Shkëndija had no trouble dealing with their opponents in the first leg. They crushed FC Europa 5-0 and have all but wrapped up not only the opening match but the entire tie.
Shkëndija finished second in the league table last season. They collected 74 points from 33 matches, finishing nine points behind the champions. The new domestic season gets underway in just a few days, on July 25. They played four pre-season friendlies, winning only one of them. Now they face a long and demanding path through the UEFA Conference League qualifying rounds in pursuit of a place in the league phase.
FC Europa represent Gibraltar. They earned 56 points from 27 league matches last season and finished third in the standings. However, their UEFA Conference League qualifying campaign is already all but over after suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat in the first leg. Their focus will soon shift to preparing for the new domestic season once this qualifier is out of the way.
Match facts and H2H
- Shkëndija thrashed FC Europa 5-0 in the first leg.
- This will be only the second meeting in the history of these two clubs.
- Shkëndija have won just one of their last four matches.
Probable line-ups
- Shkëndija: Gaye, Dimoski, Meljichi, Trumci, Fetai, Islami, Zejnulai, Krasniqi, Isa, Krstevski, Ndzengue Moubeti
- FC Europa: De Luca, Vales, Admonio, Drammeh, Landu, Alberto Quintana, Borja Fernández, Jones, Vigolo, Ruiz, Pepe Carmona
Prediction
Shkëndija dismantled their opponents in the first leg and are clear favourites heading into the return fixture. I expect them to claim another victory, and my recommended bet is Shkëndija to score over 2 goals.
