Shkendija Tetovo vs FK Qarabag Predictions

• Qarabag have faced a North Macedonian side on five occasions, winning four of those fixtures
• Skhendija are unbeaten in four qualifier games this season, winning three
• Qarabag have kept clean sheets in six of their last seven matches

Horsemen can clear another hurdle

Qarabag start the new campaign as Azerbaijan champions for the 12th time and they will be keen to make their mark on the Champions League this term.

They have two more rounds to negotiate before sealing a place at the top table with the big boys of European and we predict a winning start for the Horsemen who can at the very least avoid defeat at North Macedonian side, Shkendija.

The hosts are no pushovers and could make life hard for the Azerbaijani giants so it may pay to keep the draw on side.

Shkendija are unbeaten in four qualifiers this term and have already battled past FCSB and Welsh side TNS in the previous rounds, so they are primed for another tough test this week.

Qarabag, though, have never lost to opponents from North Macedonia, winning on four occasions and drawing the other, and they look more than capable of extending that sequence.

Their unbeaten run stands at seven matches and although the home side could get on the scoresheet, another undefeated 90 minutes looks within reach for Qarabag.

If they can nick a win, 2-1 looks the best option for correct-score purposes.