Shkendija
- Shkendija have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5.
- FK Shkendija 79 showed their character in the first leg of this tie, but they were beaten 2-1, a result which means that they will need to be at their best in this second leg matchup at Todor Proeski Arena.
- In UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026, Shkendija beat Europa FC 5-0 away from home before a 1-0 victory over the same opponents at home.
- These results have come under new boss Artim Polozani, who took over on 1 July 2026.
- Shkendija have been patient in their build-up, setting up in a 4-2-1-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation, and Fabrice Tamba has been their main spark in Europe so far, netting 2 goals in 3 UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 appearances.
Bravo
- Bravo have won 5 of their last 5 matches, with no draws in that span (W5, L0).
- NK Bravo are on a fantastic run in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026, beating Shkendija 2-1 in their home leg before securing a 2-0 win away to NK Olimpija Ljubljana in Prva liga 2026/2027.
- Across all current competitions, they have won 9 and lost just 1 of their last 10.
- Bravo boss Ales Arnol has been at the club since 1 March 2023, and during this time, he has developed a compact midfield unit that is adept at taking the ball and playing on the break.
- Jakobslav Stankovic is the club's top scorer, but only has 1 goal in 1 UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 appearance, with Admir Bristric netting 4 times in Bravo's last 5 matches.
Head-to-Head
First leg: Bravo beat Shkendija 2-1 .
Key Players
- Fabrice Tamba - 2 goals in 3 UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 appearances.
- Jakobslav Stankovic - club's top scorer with 1 goal in 1 UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 appearance.
- Admir Bristric - 4 goals in Bravo's last 5 matches.
Betting Insights
- Odds: Shkendija 2.15, Bravo 3.15, draw 3.4.
- Over 2.5 goals available at 1.8.
Prediction
- Bravo already showed in the 1st Leg that they can land the big hit, and we believe they can do so again.
- We expect a tight, tense game at the Todor Proeski Arena as Bravo's narrow defensive set-up could frustrate Shkendija's patient probing.
