Gostivar vs Rabotnicki Prediction: A duel for the title

In this round we have two derbies. The first is in Kratovo where Sileks welcomes Struga TL, and the second is played in Skopje where Gostivar will host Rabotnicki. This match will be extra important for both teams. Whoever wins will still be on the heels of Shkendija, the defeated team will significantly lower their chances in the battle for the throne.

Gostivar

Form: LDWWL

Gostivar are a very ambitious team, a big project for the investors who demand the best results, trophies, and playing in Europa. However, the second part of the season didn’t start as they planned and hoped. They drew in the last round against Besa, a team that are fighting for survival, while last week in the Cup they lost against Struga away. They are now in third place with 39 points, four points behind Shkendija and a point behind Rabotnicki. In the last five matches in the league, they have two wins and three draws, all three draws were goalless 0:0. Also, in three matches played in February, this team scored only a goal, and it certainly shows that they have issues with their attack.

Rabotnicki

Form: WLDDW

Rabotnicki returned to winning ways in the First Macedonian Football League through Voska Sport (1-0) and remains among the best in the table. The "Romantics" were considered favorites at home in the last round and justified their role against one of the teams fighting for survival. The only goal was scored in the second half, but the victory of the home team was deserved. Rabotnicki are three points behind the leading Shkendija, and with a possible triumph they would increase their advantage over third-placed Gostivar. The defender of Rabotnicki Skopje, Besir Demiri, announced the upcoming match against Gostivar and expressed a great desire for a victory that would leave the team in the battle for the championship title.

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams are very ambitious, and are very serious title contenders. Matches between them are always tough and tight, and I expect another similar match. In the last five official matches, only once the result was over three goals in 2015 in a match of the National Cup. In this match I expect a tough match, not many goals, and I certainly can’t see both teams scoring. Considering their attacking form, a goalless draw might be the best betting prediction for this derby.

Our prediction for the match is under 1.5 goals for the odds of 2.18 at 1xbet.

Our second prediction is a draw for odds of 3.05 at Betway.

Our third prediction is correct score 0:0 for odds of 5.5 at Bet365.