Match date: August 5, 2025
Tournament: UEFA Champions League – Qualifying stage
Venue: Toše Proeski Arena, Skopje
Kick-off time: 22:00 Baku time
Live broadcast: CBC Sport
Qarabağ will try to show its superiority on the road
Azerbaijan champion Qarabağ FK will be the guest of North Macedonian representative Shkendija this time. "The Stallions" confidently eliminated Ireland's Shelbourne club in the previous stage and qualified for this round.
Gurban Gurbanov's team manages to show a balanced game both in attack and defense. In particular, the ability to squeeze the opponent in flank games and pressing is one of Qarabağ's advantages.
Shkendija is dangerous at home
Shkendija has been showing stable results in European tournaments in recent years. Having lost only one of their last 19 matches at home, the Macedonians will try to perform confidently at home this time as well. Fast transitions and standard situations in attack are their main weapons.
However, the gaps they leave in defense can create an opportunity for an experienced team like Qarabağ.
Prediction: Qarabağ doesn't lose
Experts consider Qarabağ one of the favorites of this game. Tactical advantage, international experience and stable game indicators show that "the Stallions" can return with at least one point on the road.
