Saturday , 29 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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Kuopion PS
Bob Armah 2 G
Brahima Magassa 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Kuopion PS welcome FK Vardar Skopje for this crunch clash at Vare Areena.
  • 5' FK Vardar Skopje looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Goran Zakaric scoring 1 goals.
  • 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with FK Vardar Skopje winning 100% of all matches.
  • 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Diego Castaneda is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FK Vardar Skopje.
  • 24' Kuopion PS player sees a card in front of him.
  • 29' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 34' The energy levels are beginning to show. Cristian Fabbiani might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 39' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 44' A moment of madness from Valentin Gasc on 44 minutes earns him a card. Kuopion PS will be frustrated.
  • 45' Valentin Gasc catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 45.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Akseli Puukko as he leaves the pitch. Saku Savolainen steps in for Kuopion PS.
  • 51' Kuopion PS are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Vardar Skopje backline.
  • 56' It looks surprising Kuopion PS does not make any changes. Miguel Pires has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 58' The Kuopion PS bench stirs into life. Gustav Engvall is withdrawn and Saikou Touray gets his opportunity.
  • 59' Azer Omeragikj adds to his 0 season tally! FK Vardar Skopje lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 64' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 69' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 74' The whistle greets Miguel Pires as he departs to be replaced by Ediz Spahiu.
  • 79' Johannes Kreidl has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 84' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 85' FK Vardar Skopje ring the changes. Mihail Manevski has done his job and it is now time for Goran Zakaric to step up.
  • 87' The referee has no hesitation. Ediz Spahiu is booked for FK Vardar Skopje — card on 87.
  • 88' The referee has no hesitation. Ian Puleio is booked for FK Vardar Skopje — card on 88.
  • 90' Piotr Parzyszek has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
  • 90' The whistle greets Filip Najdovski as he departs to be replaced by Nenad Miskovski.
  • It finishes all square. Kuopion PS and FK Vardar Skopje share the spoils 2-3.

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.