Shkupi vs Lincoln Red Imps FC Predictions

• Fewer than three goals have been scored in six of Shkupi’s last nine league games.
• Fewer than three goals have been scored in three of Shkupi’s summer friendlies.
• Fewer than three goals have been scored in three of Lincoln Red Imps’ last four European away ties.

Dry tie expected in North Macedonia

Don’t expect many goals from Shkupi’s Champions League debut against Gibraltar’s Lincoln Red Imps on Tuesday, although the hosts could find a way to win.

The North Macedonian champions are not known for their attacking play, having scored 107 goals across the last two league seasons to average around 1.62 per game. They are pretty sound defensively though, having shipped at a rate of just 0.68 goals per game across that period.

The Imps will head to Cair without a win in their last seven European road trips in either the Champions League or Europa League. They did somehow hold out for a 1-1 draw against Slovan Bratislava last August, but the damage had already been done in the home leg so they were eliminated.

Value in unders given Imps’ away history 

Shkupi will probably win this game, but their 1/2 quote is a bit off-putting given their relative inexperience at this level. The goal markets look like a better target for extracting value with the 17/20 offer on under 2.5 goals here offering a solid route to profit.

Fewer than three goals have been scored in three of Lincoln Red Imps’ last four European away ties while all but one of Shkupi’s summer friendlies have also fallen below the 2.5 goal line.

A 2-0 home victory looks like being the shrewdest play in correct score markets as Shkupi have only once scored more than two goals in a European game from nine attempts.