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by Nella Wagah | in Europa League Predictions
Macedonian side Shkendija have the chance to reach the main draw of a European competition for the first time. They will be hosting the first leg of their Europa League playoff against Ludogorets. Below is our prediction for the match.
Shkendija have already caused an upset in the qualifiers, beating FCSB in the Champions League qualifiers. Their journey there was, however, ended by Qarabag in a 6-1 aggregate defeat.
The hosts will hope to carry their giant-slaying antics as they feature in the playoffs for the first time. An area of strength for Shkendija is their attack, having scored in six of their eight games this season.
Ludogorets will carry into this game better experience at this level but not really impressive form. They are coming from two winless matches, one of them in Europe, where a 3-0 loss to Ferencvaros confirmed their Champions League elimination.
A 0-0 draw with Lokomotiv SF followed, meaning they’ve now failed to score in three of their last four matches. This run has dogged them in Europe too, with the Bulgarians failing to score in five of their last 10 continental matches.
Ludogorets played in the Europa League main draw phase last season but failed to win any of the eight games. They are winless in the last 10 matches in Europe.
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The Best Betting Odds for Shkendija v Ludogorets Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.9 | 3.1 | 2 |
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3.75 | 3 | 2.05 |
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3.5 | 3.1 | 1.95 |
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4 | 2.9 | 2 |
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3.75 | 3.2 | 2 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Shkendija and Ludogorets?
Our prediction for the Shkendija vs Ludogorets match is: Shkendija wins the match.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 21/08/2025 between Shkendija and Ludogorets in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 36.74% for a win of Shkendija against Ludogorets with odds of 4.22 at LSbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Shkendija vs Ludogorets is 26.57% with odds of 3.2 at Unibet.
- Our prediction model gives a 36.69% chance ⭐ for a win of Ludogorets vs Shkendija with odds of 2.1 at Bwin.
Shkendija - Ludogorets Prediction and Best Odds:
| Shkendija Ludogorets Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Shkendija wins | 36.74% | 4.22 at LSbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 56.67% | 2.49 at LSbet |
| Both Team To Score | 45.24% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Shkendija | 16.74% | 8.5 at Betfair |
Shkendija vs Ludogorets Form
Shkendija and Ludogorets Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - 1. MFL
12 Aug 2025 - Champions League
8 Aug 2025 - 1. MFL
5 Aug 2025 - Champions League
30 Jul 2025 - Champions League
22 Jul 2025 - Champions League
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Aug 2025 - 1. MFL
5 Aug 2025 - Champions League
22 Jul 2025 - Champions League
15 Jul 2025 - Champions League
17 Jun 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2025 - 1. MFL
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - 1. MFL
12 Aug 2025 - Champions League
30 Jul 2025 - Champions League
8 Jul 2025 - Champions League
25 Jun 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
21 Jun 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Aug 2025 - A PFG
12 Aug 2025 - Champions League
9 Aug 2025 - A PFG
6 Aug 2025 - Champions League
2 Aug 2025 - A PFG
30 Jul 2025 - Champions League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Aug 2025 - A PFG
6 Aug 2025 - Champions League
2 Aug 2025 - A PFG
30 Jul 2025 - Champions League
19 Jul 2025 - A PFG
9 Jul 2025 - Champions League
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Aug 2025 - Champions League
9 Aug 2025 - A PFG
25 Jul 2025 - A PFG
22 Jul 2025 - Champions League
16 Jul 2025 - Champions League
17 May 2025 - A PFG
Shkendija against Ludogorets Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Most goals and assists
Shkendija
Ludogorets
I. Chochev
(5 Goals)
Shkendija - Ludogorets Key Points
- Ludogorets are winless in 10 matches in Europe.
- Shkendija won three of their last five games in Europe.
- At home, Shkendija won nine of their last 13 matches.
- Ludogorets lost four of their last eight Europa League games.
- In the Europa League, Ludogorets scored just once in four away matches.
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Our Shkendija vs Ludogorets Prediction
Ludogorets will definitely come into this match as the more experienced of these two. However, they are also bearing the least impressive run of form, and chances are that they could struggle in this away match. Already, in their last 10 matches in Europe, the Bulgarians are winless.
They scored just once in their last four away games in Europe. Meanwhile, Shkendija may be inexperienced here but are doing well in Europe and even better at home. Our prediction for Shkendija v Ludogorets is that Shkendija wins the match.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Shkendija Ludogorets
| Shkendija vs Ludogorets | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Shkendija wins | 4 | 3.9 | -2.5% |
| Draw | 3.3 | 3.1 | -6.1% |
| Ludogorets wins | 1.85 | 2 | +8.1% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Shkendija is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 2.5% since opening
- The probability of this result was 25.0% and is now 25.6% (0.6%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
