Match Analysis and Prediction: North Macedonia vs. Armenia
Date and Time: 10 Sep 2024 at 18:45 UTC
Referee: Harm Osmers
Stadium: Todor Proeski Arena
Location: Skopje, North Macedonia
Head-to-Head Analysis
In their recent head-to-head encounters:
– North Macedonia has had the upper hand with recent victories.
– North Macedonia 3 – 1 Armenia (2023, Friendly)
– Armenia 0 – 5 North Macedonia (2021, World Cup Qualification)
– North Macedonia 0 – 0 Armenia (2021, World Cup Qualification)
– North Macedonia 2 – 1 Armenia (2020, UEFA Nations League)
– Armenia 4 – 0 North Macedonia (2018, Nations League)
– North Macedonia 2 – 0 Armenia (2018, Nations League)
Recent Form
North Macedonia:
1. Draw: Faroe Islands 1 – 1 North Macedonia (UEFA Nations League, 07 Sep 2024)
2. Loss: Czechia 2 – 1 North Macedonia (Friendly, 10 Jun 2024)
3. Loss: Croatia 3 – 0 North Macedonia (Friendly, 03 Jun 2024)
4. Loss: Montenegro 1 – 0 North Macedonia (Friendly, 25 Mar 2024)
5. Draw: North Macedonia 1 – 1 Moldova (Friendly, 22 Mar 2024)
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Armenia:
1. Win: Armenia 4 – 1 Latvia (UEFA Nations League, 07 Sep 2024)
2. Win: Armenia 2 – 1 Kazakhstan (Friendly, 07 Jun 2024)
3. Loss: Slovenia 2 – 1 Armenia (Friendly, 04 Jun 2024)
4. Loss: Czechia 2 – 1 Armenia (Friendly, 26 Mar 2024)
5. Loss: Armenia 0 – 1 Kosovo (Friendly, 22 Mar 2024)
Team Formations and Key Players
North Macedonia (Likely Formation: 4-2-3-1)
Coach: Blagoja Milevski
– Goalkeeper: Stole Dimitrievski
– Defenders: Ezgjan Alioski, Visar Musliu, Nikola Serafimov, Darko Churlinov
– Midfielders: Eljif Elmas, Enis Bardhi, Isnik Alimi, Bojan Dimoski, Dimitar Mitrovski
– Forward: Bojan Miovski
Strengths:
– Strong midfield with players like Enis Bardhi and Eljif Elmas who can create goal-scoring opportunities.
– Good home advantage with strong recent head-to-head performance against Armenia.
Weaknesses:
– Recent form has been inconsistent.
– Defensive vulnerabilities as seen in heavy defeats.
Armenia (Likely Formation: 4-3-3)
Coach: Oleksandr Petrakov
– Goalkeeper: Player details not provided in the data
– Defenders: Andre Calisir, Varazdat Haroyan, Kamo Hovhannisyan, Nair Tiknizyan
– Midfielders: Eduard Spertsian, Artur Serobyan, Mamedova Grant-Leon
– Forwards: Vahan Bichakhchyan, Lucas Zelarayán, Arutyunyan Georgy
Strengths:
– Recent win against Latvia showcasing strong attacking capabilities.
– Players like Vahan Bichakhchyan and Lucas Zelarayán can be crucial in creating and finishing chances.
Weaknesses:
– Inconsistent performance in friendly matches.
– Defensive lapses could be exploited by North Macedonia’s attacking players.
Prediction:
Both teams have shown inconsistencies in their recent performance. North Macedonia, playing at home, might have the upper hand given their recent head-to-head success against Armenia. However, Armenia’s recent victory over Latvia and their attacking talents could make this a competitive match.
Predicted Result: North Macedonia 2 – 1 Armenia
Potential Goalscorers:
– North Macedonia: Enis Bardhi, Bojan Miovski
– Armenia: Vahan Bichakhchyan
This prediction is based on available recent form, player statistics, and other identified factors. Football can be unpredictable, so while this analysis offers insights, unexpected outcomes can always happen on match day!
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