Saturday , 8 August 2026

Kuopion PS vs FK Vardar Skopje, Champions League Q 2026 QUALIFICATION

Champions League Qualification · 2026
Kuopion PS
2 – 3
Full Time
FK Vardar Skopje
Tue 14 Jul 2026 · 15:00 UTC Vare Areena 2,887 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 59' Saku Savolainen
0–2 90+1' Goran Zakaric pen
Bob Armah 100' 1–2
1–3 102' Ian Puleio
Piotr Parzyszek pen 105+1' 2–3
Akseli Puukko 24' Y
Valentin Gasc 44' Y
Y 44' Gerson Rodrigues
Y 87' Ediz Spahiu
Y 88' Cristian Fabbiani
Y 88' Ian Puleio
Saku Savolainen 90' Y
Piotr Parzyszek 90' Y
Y 113' Nenad Miskovski
Y 120' Filip Cvetkovski

Overview

Match Preview

Kuopion PS vs FK Vardar Skopje — Champions League Q at Vare Areena.

Match Details

  • Referee Michael MacDermid (Scotland)

Head-to-Head

1
Kuopion PS 1 games · Avg 5.0 goals FK Vardar Skopje
Last 5 meetings
2026-07-14 Kuopion PS 2–3 FK Vardar Skopje

Recent Form

Kuopion PS
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Jul FK Vardar Skopje H 2–3 L
29 Jul FK Kairat A 0–3 L
22 Jul FK Kairat H 2–0 W
15 Jul FC Milsami Orhei A 0–0 D
08 Jul FC Milsami Orhei H 1–0 W
01 Oct FC CFR 1907 Cluj A 1–3 L
FK Vardar Skopje
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Jul Kuopion PS A 3–2 W
19 Jul FC Pyunik Yerevan H 0–2 L
12 Jul FC Pyunik Yerevan A 0–1 L
29 Apr Sevilla FC A 1–0 W
22 Apr Baffins Milton Rovers FC H 4–1 W
17 Apr Lutterworth Town AFC A 2–1 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kuopion PS this season
0% Clean Sheets
FK Vardar Skopje this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kuopion PS
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FK Vardar Skopje
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Vare Areena. Kuopion PS are looking to make home advantage count against FK Vardar Skopje.
  • 5' The -year-old Azer Omeragikj has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kuopion PS side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Cristian Fabbiani will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 24' Poor challenge from Akseli Puukko. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 29' Kuopion PS have won 14 goals from 52 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Bob Armah made 52 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 39' A quiet spell here at Vare Areena. Kuopion PS seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 44' Kuopion PS player sees a card in front of him.
  • 45' Valentin Gasc is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
  • 46' Akseli Puukko makes way for Saku Savolainen at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kuopion PS.
  • 51' FK Vardar Skopje is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 56' FK Vardar Skopje fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 58' Saikou Touray is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gustav Engvall at the 58 minute mark.
  • 59' Azer Omeragikj is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 64' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kuopion PS and FK Vardar Skopje are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 69' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 74' A change in the FK Vardar Skopje ranks — Miguel Pires exits the field as Ediz Spahiu enters on 74.
  • 79' Mislav Matic needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 84' Goran Zakaric is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FK Vardar Skopje so far.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Goran Zakaric. He replaces Mihail Manevski on 85 minute.
  • 87' Ediz Spahiu was booked on 87.
  • 88' Poor challenge from Ian Puleio. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Piotr Parzyszek is booked for Kuopion PS — card on 90.
  • 90' FK Vardar Skopje manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nenad Miskovski is hanging Filip Najdovski on the field on 90 minute.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Kuopion PS Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Miika Nuutinen

FK Vardar Skopje Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Cristian Fabbiani

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.51 Kuopion PS xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59 FK Vardar Skopje xG
I would bet for: Kuopion PS or FK Vardar Skopje 73% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kuopion PS35% Draw27% FK Vardar Skopje38%
Actual: FK Vardar Skopje win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Kuopion PS or Draw
62%
Draw or FK Vardar Skopje
65%
Kuopion PS or FK Vardar Skopje
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kuopion PS27% Draw44% FK Vardar Skopje29%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.2%
1 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
Actual

Asian Handicap — Kuopion PS

Handicap Kuopion PS covers Push FK Vardar Skopje covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 18% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 19% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Kuopion PS keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
FK Vardar Skopje keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.