Europa FC
- Europa FC finished third in the Gibraltar National League Championship Group in 2026 with 56 points.
- Michele Di Piedi has made them a compact, tenacious unit that can be very hard to break down.
- They line up in a 4-3-3 formation.
- Liam Walker is the creative hub of the team and orchestrator of tempo.
- Aldair Ruiz gives Europa a powerful reference point up top.
- Marc Vales is the boss of the backline.
FK Shkendija 79
- FK Shkendija 79 finished second in the Macedonian First Football League in 2026 with 74 points.
- They set up in a compact 4-2-3-1 that can switch to a pressing system.
- Artim Polozani is expected not to deviate from their tried and tested approach.
- They are a higher-level team than Europa in squad depth and should win, though it will be close.
Head-to-Head
The two teams have never met before .
Key Players
- Liam Walker - creative hub and orchestrator of tempo.
- Aldair Ruiz - powerful reference point up top.
- Besart Ibraimi - talisman and clinical finisher with an impressive record in the league and the UEFA Conference League.
- Baboucarr Gaye - keeps things safe in goal.
- Arbin Zejnullai - can push forward to dominate territory.
- Reshat Ramadani - can push forward to dominate territory.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers list Shkendija at 1.23, Europa at 9.5, and the draw at 5.75.
- A recommended alternative play is Shkendija to win and under 3.5 goals.
Prediction
It's a tight game but the away side should be able to edge it and a 0-1 result looks the best option.
