Shkendija Tetovo vs TNS Predictions

Shkendija Tetovo vs The New Saints predictions for Tuesday’s Champions League qualifier. Shkendija host The New Saints Tuesday in Macedonia for their Champions League first-round qualifier second leg, with the tie level after last week’s opening match. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Champions League | Jul 15 2025 at 7:00 pm UK at Ecolog Arena

Shkendija Tetovo vs TNS Predictions

The New Saints Aim to Defy the Odds in Skopje – But Can They?

• TNS’s away European record is abysmal
  • The Welsh side have lost five of their last six away matches in European competitions, failing to find the net in three of those.
• Shkendija enjoy playing at home in Europe
  • They’ve taken three wins in their last five European home outings and remain unbeaten in four of those, including a draw with AIK.
• First-leg trends suggest a tight but decisive follow-up
  • With just seven shots on target in the first leg and a goalless draw, the likelihood of another low-scoring affair is high – but Shkendija now have the edge.

Best Bet for Shkendija Tetovo vs TNS

There’s everything still to play for as Shkendija welcome The New Saints to the Tose Proeski Arena in Skopje this Tuesday for the second leg of their Champions League first-round qualifier. Following a cagey goalless draw in Wales, the tie remains finely balanced, with both sides dreaming of progress but knowing there is little room for error. While the opening match was anything but thrilling – let’s face it, it made drying paint look dramatic – this return leg promises higher stakes, a bit more bite, and, hopefully, a goal or two to spice things up.

Shkendija are used to these types of nights. Playing in front of their vocal home support, even if it’s technically in the capital and not Tetovo, they’ll look to use that edge to finally tilt the balance in their favour. Having claimed the Macedonian title with a strong run last season, there’s confidence in their camp – even if their past few European campaigns haven’t exactly ended with confetti and champagne.

TNS, on the other hand, are no strangers to European disappointment. They’ve turned domestic dominance into continental frustrations time and again, and they know full well what it means to fall short. However, their performance last week showed a level of discipline that suggests they’re here with a plan. Whether it’s enough to grind out a result away from home is another matter.

Best Bet for This Match: Shkendija to Win

Here at BettingTips4You, we don’t throw around dozens of predictions hoping one sticks. We dig deep, assess the facts, and offer just one clear tip – the Best Bet for every match. No clutter, no confusion, just the one pick that matters. For this matchup, the standout value lies with Shkendija to win.

The Macedonian champions are not exactly European powerhouses, but they’re efficient at home, and they’ve got the psychological advantage of playing on familiar soil with their supporters behind them. Their form in continental competition at home is solid – winning three of their last five such games. What’s more, they’ve kept things tight at the back and looked far more comfortable than TNS did in the first leg, even if neither side managed to hit the net.

TNS’s away record in Europe is, frankly, grim reading. They’ve been beaten in five of their last six trips and failed to score in over half of those matches. Yes, they’ve got a few handy individuals like Ben Wilson – who missed a huge chance last week – and they’ve got the pedigree from last season’s Conference League run, but the scars from travelling on the continent remain fresh. When you’re losing 5-0 in places like this, it’s not something you forget overnight.

Even more crucial is the momentum. Shkendija’s title win has galvanised the squad, and although their opponents come with more recent European experience, it’s often heart that wins games like these – and the hosts will be playing with plenty of that.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:

“TNS may have more European mileage recently, but home soil, a title-winning squad and better recent continental form swing this tie in Shkendija’s favour. Back the hosts to take control.” – Wolfgang Shotten

Expected scoreline: Shkendija 2-0 The New Saints

Given TNS’s away troubles and Shkendija’s confidence at home, a 2-0 win for the Macedonian side feels about right. It covers the lack of attacking thrust from TNS on the road while allowing for Shkendija to finally turn dominance into goals. That would send them through 2-0 on aggregate – and send TNS packing.

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