Armenia – North Macedonia : Preview & Prediction
Armenia and Macedonia meet at Vazgen Sargsyan anvan Hanrapetakan Marzadasht, in a match for the Qualifiers for the World Cup – Europe (Group Stage). The history of recent direct clashes between these two teams indicates total balance, as there was 1 draw and 2 wins for each team in the last 5 games. In this match, the home factor can play an important role, as both teams have significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
After 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, the home team is currently in the 4th position, with 12 points won. In the last match, they lost by (1‑0) away against Romania, after having tied by (1‑1) in an away match against Iceland in the previous match. This is a stronger team when they play at their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses in away matches; against 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in their stadium. Armenia has won 4, tied 2 and lost 1 of the last 7 home matches.
The Armenia national team comes to this match after a 1-0 setback in the trip to Romania, putting an end to the two straight games without losing in this qualifying phase for the World Cup 2022. Despite playing at home, the Coach Joaquín Caparrós should favor defensive organization and quick transitions, especially through the corridors. Striker Tigran Barseghyan is the player who deserves the individual highlight in this team, as he has scored 2 goals so far. Outside this game are Varazdat Haroyan, Taron Voskanyan and Sargis Adamyan, all with physical problems.
The away team is currently in the 3rd position, with 12 points won, after 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. In the last match, they lost by (0‑4) at home against Germany, after having won by (0‑4) in an away match against Liechtenstein in the previous match. This is a team that usually favors the home factor, stronger when they play with the support of their supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with a total of 22 goals scored and 22 conceded. At home, they won 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats, with a total of 21 goals scored and 18 conceded. In the last 4 World Cup Qualifiers – Europe away matches Macedonia has a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. In their away matches there is a tendency to have goals, as 8 of their last 11 matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals. In the last 11 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 7 of their 18 goals between minutes (76’‑90′).
Northern Macedonia comes for this game with a 0-4 setback against Germany, putting an end to six straight games without losing in this qualifying phase for the World Cup 2022. In this match against Armenia, coach Blagoja Milevski should keep the 4-3-3 with Darko Churlinov, Tihomir Kostadinov and Addis Jahovic the team’s most offensive references. Midfielder Eljif Elmas is the great organizer of the offensive sector, being this owner of great technique and vision of the game. Out of this game is Stefan Ristovski due to suspension.
Armenia – North Macedonia : Betting Tips
Armenia – Win Odds: 3.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
