The New Saints vs Shkëndija-79 prediction, match preview, betting tips and odds on July 8, 2025
Champions League
Game Prediction
In the UEFA Champions League qualification 1/8 finals, on July 8, 2025, the first leg will be played between The New Saints and Shkëndija-79.
Our Prediction for The New Saints vs Shkëndija-79
There is simply no competition for TNS in Wales at the moment. Last season, the club reached the main round of a European competition for the first time, playing in the Conference League. Nevertheless, they managed to win yet another, fourth in a row, championship title. Moreover, they finished twelve points ahead of their closest rivals, Penybont. However, the campaign ended as early as the beginning of May.
The club from Tetovo does not enjoy such dominance in North Macedonia. They hadn’t won the title since 2021. But in May they secured their fourth title in history, finishing three points ahead of Sileks. It happened only on the final matchday, when everything was already decided, and they lost to their rivals for the record.
The Welsh side averages 2.78 goals scored per match and concedes 0.97. The guests from North Macedonia have less impressive numbers: 1.79 goals scored and 0.91 conceded per game.
The New Saints vs Shkëndija-79: Key Statistics and Trends
- The New Saints have lost just one match since mid-December
- 59% of TNS matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 3.75 goals per game
- Shkëndija-79 have won one out of their last four matches
- 52% of Shkëndija games end with goals from both sides and the average total goals per match is 2.7
The New Saints vs Shkëndija-79: Probable Starting Line-ups
The New Saints (probable line-up): Roberts – Pasc, Bodenham, McGahey – Redmond, Holden, Williams, Smith, Brobbel – Clark, Wilson
Shkëndija-79 (probable line-up): Amzai – Adili, Merxhani, Trumchi, Tsake – Kyaka, Ramadani, Ramadani – Latifi, Shala, Ibraimi
Previous Matches: The New Saints vs Shkëndija-79
In 2018, the teams already faced each other in the Champions League qualification. Both secured convincing wins at home: the Macedonian side won 5-0, and then lost 0-4 away.
Free Prediction for The New Saints vs Shkëndija-79
At home, the Welsh side is justifiably seen as favourites. We are betting on their victory, but with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.61).
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