Neftci PFK vs FK Shkupi Skopje, Europe 2019-20 1ST QUALIFYING ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Neftci PFK vs FK Shkupi Skopje — Europe at Bakcell Arena.
- Neftci PFK 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FK Shkupi Skopje 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Aleksandrs Golubevs
- Referee Jevgenijs Morozovs
- Referee Raimonds Tatriks
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Porto | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | AS Roma | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna FC 1909 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvárosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzen | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 8 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | 8 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille OSC | 8 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahçe SK | 8 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos AO | 8 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic FC | 8 | 11 |
| 22 | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 10 |
| 24 | SK Brann | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB Bukarest | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 6 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers FC | 8 | 4 |
| 33 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 |
| 34 | FC Utrecht | 8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | FK Shkupi Skopje | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Aug | Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Aug | Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Aug | PFK Arsenal Tula | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Jul | PFK Arsenal Tula | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Jul | CSF Speranta Nisporeni | H | 6–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | Neftci PFK | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jul | FC Pyunik Yerevan | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jul | FC Pyunik Yerevan | A | 3–3 | D |
| 17 Jul | Rangers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Jul | Rangers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Bakcell Arena!
- 5' 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.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' Freddy Alvarez needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 25' North Macedonia international Ilirid Ademi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Neftci PFK and FK Shkupi Skopje are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Fizuli Məmmədov will be considering his options from the bench.
- 40' FK Shkupi Skopje receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 40.
- 42' Anton Krivotsyuk has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 42.
- 46' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Besar Iseni.
- 49' That is a Yellow card for Neftci PFK. Mamadou Kane will be fuming at that decision.
- 54' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 59' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 64' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 65' The whistle greets Besar Iseni as he departs to be replaced by Freddy Alvarez.
- 66' GOAL! Sabir Bougrine fires home to make it 1-0!
- 70' Poor challenge from Oumar Goudiaby. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 73' FK Shkupi Skopje ring the changes. Ilirid Ademi has done his job and it is now time for Fatjon Jusufi to step up.
- 78' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 83' Sabit Bilali has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 2 appearances.
- 88' The Azerbaijan Anton Krivotsyuk breaks the deadlock on 88 minutes. 2-0!
- 90' Time for substitution for Neftci PFK. Steven Joseph-Monrose is replaced by Mirabdulla Abbasov.
- 2-1 the final result. FK Shkupi Skopje will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Neftci PFK Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 24
- 91
- 3
- 30
- 28
- 2
- 5
- 7
- 8
- 36
Bench
- 6
- 1
- 26
- 22
- 19
- 10
- 27
Coach
Fizuli Məmmədov
FK Shkupi Skopje Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Besar Iseni C ↓ Freddy Alvarez 65'
- 3
- 16
- 5
- 33
-
11
Ilirid Ademi ↓ Fatjon Jusufi 73'
- 21
- 19
- 20
- 22
Bench
- 12
- 7
-
8
Fatjon Jusufi ↑ 73'
- 4
- 23
-
14
Freddy Alvarez ↑ 65'
- 30
Coach
Muharem Bajrami
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sabir Bougrine | 1 |
| Anton Krivotsyuk | 1 |
| Dembo Darboe | 1 |
Head to Head
Neftci PFK Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.88
Neftci PFK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
FK Shkupi Skopje xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57% + Neftci PFK to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Neftci PFK win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Neftci PFK or Draw
80%
Draw or FK Shkupi Skopje
44%
Neftci PFK or FK Shkupi Skopje
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.9%
1 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
6%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 2
3.3%
0 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Neftci PFK
| Handicap | Neftci PFK covers | Push | FK Shkupi Skopje covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 22% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Neftci PFK keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
FK Shkupi Skopje keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

