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The prediction and betting suggestion for TNS vs Shkendija, on 8 July 2025, is for TNS to win.

TNS vs Shkendija Prediction – Champions League

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Here you will find the best prediction for TNS vs Shkendija in the Champions League, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent records and key statistics from past matches to provide the best prediction for this encounter between TNS and Shkendija.

TNS

2nd match scheduled for: 15 July 2025

08 July 2025 – 18::00
UEFA Champions League
2025/2026
Qualification Round 1 – Round 1 – 1st Game

Shkendija

Betting tip and prediction for this match between TNS and Shkendija

The best prediction for TNS vs Shkendija in the Champions League is a victory for TNS. The home side boasts stronger individual performances and is up against an opponent showing several vulnerabilities, particularly in defence. Therefore, this superiority is expected to be evident on the pitch, resulting in a win for the Welsh team.

The best prediction for TNS vs Shkendija

TNS to win

Match preview: TNS vs Shkendija

TNS and Shkendija come together in a UEFA Champions League qualification match (Round 1). There have been no official encounters between these teams in the past three years, with the most recent meeting on 17 July 2018 ending in a 4-0 victory for The New Saints. The home advantage may play a significant role, as Shkendija has shown substantial discrepancies in their home and away form.

Team analysis: TNS

The home team enters this edition of the UEFA Champions League eager for a positive result, leveraging their home advantage. TNS tends to perform well at home, having recorded 13 wins and only 2 losses in their last 15 matches at their ground. In their previous match, they drew 2-2 against Larne in a friendly. Over the last 10 home games, TNS boasts a perfect record of 10 wins. Their attack has been consistently efficient, scoring in 9 of their last 10 games. The tendency leans toward high-scoring games, with 24 of the last 27 home matches yielding more than 1.5 goals, and in 20 of those, there were over 2.5 goals. TNS often takes the lead, having opened the scoring in 13 of their last 15 matches.

The New Saints commence this qualification campaign following their championship win in the Welsh Premier League 24/25 season. Typically employing a 4-3-3 tactical system, they favour an offensive style of play, often attacking down the flanks. The front three generally consist of Ryan Bobbel, Ben Wilson, and Jordan Williams. With their offensively potent play, they make effective use of the right-side corridor, taking advantage of Josh Passk’s depth. All players are available for selection in this match.

Team analysis: Shkendija

The visiting team approaches their first match in this UEFA Champions League edition with aspirations for a favourable result. Shkendija has shown to be particularly reliant on home advantage, with a record of 5 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses away from home in their last 30 matches, having scored 17 goals and conceded 21. In contrast, their home record stands at 9 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, with 21 goals scored and only 9 conceded. They enter this match following a 3-2 defeat to Dynamo Kyiv. In their last five matches across all competitions, Shkendija has won 2 and lost 3. They have allowed goals in 7 of their last 8 games, indicating a need for defensive improvements, although they have managed to score in 7 of those 8 matches. They seldom open the scoring, achieving this in just 2 of their last 8 fixtures, winning only 1 of those 2 matches after leading at half-time.

Shkendija Tetovo embarks on their Champions League qualification journey having clinched the Northern Macedonia Championship 24/25 title. Typically, they set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with a preference for offensive transitions. Their attacking trio tends to include LITIFI, Besart Ibraimi, and Lorik Kaba. When launching attacks, they prefer the right flank, where Aleksander Trumci excels with his speed and technique, creating potential scoring opportunities against opposing defences. All players are fit and available for this match.