TNS vs Shkendija Tetovo Predictions

The New Saints vs Shkendija predictions for this Tuesday’s Champions League qualifier. The New Saints face KF Shkendija in their Champions League first qualifying round opener at Park Hall, Oswestry on Tuesday 9 July, with kick-off at 19:00 BST. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.

UEFA Champions League | Jul 8 2025 at 7:00 pm UK at Park Hall

TNS vs Shkendija Tetovo Predictions

Can the Saints March to a Strong European Start?

• TNS Goal Factory at Park Hall: The New Saints scored in every home game last season, averaging nearly three goals per match—a relentless attacking record.
• Shkendija Open Up on the Road: Six of Shkendija’s nine away matches against top-four domestic sides last season saw both teams find the net, suggesting they don’t sit deep.
• Nine-Goal History: These two sides produced nine goals in their last Champions League tie, with both legs featuring big swings and attacking risks.

Best Bet for TNS vs Shkendija Tetovo

It’s that time of year again when dreams of Europe start on midweek nights in small stadiums with big hopes. On Tuesday, Park Hall in Oswestry will host the first leg of the UEFA Champions League first qualifying round between The New Saints and North Macedonian champions KF Shkendija. While this may not be the glamour tie most neutrals tune in for, for both clubs, it represents a shot at progression, prestige, and, let’s be honest, some much-needed prize money.

TNS come into the tie off the back of a ruthlessly efficient domestic campaign. They didn’t just win the Cymru Premier; they bossed it. With 26 wins from 32 matches and a staggering 89 goals scored, they made the league look like a playground. Winning the domestic treble is no small feat, and they’ll now look to carry that dominance onto the European stage. It’s also a bit of a revenge mission after being embarrassed 5-0 by Shkendija in the away leg back in 2018—though the 4-0 win in the return fixture is a reminder of their capabilities on home soil.

Shkendija, meanwhile, have a solid record themselves in their domestic league but have stumbled when asked to take that form into European competitions. A recent double defeat to Armenian side Noah and a humiliating upset against Haverfordwest County stick out like sore thumbs on their European résumé. Their away record is decent, not exceptional—good enough to frustrate weaker teams, but not convincing enough to suggest they’ll storm Park Hall.

Best Bet for TNS vs KF Shkendija: Over 2.5 Goals

At BettingTips4You, we don’t bombard you with a dozen bets and hope something sticks. Our philosophy is simple: we research hard and pick the best single tip for each game. That way, our success is trackable, and your decision-making is easier. And for this tie, we believe the best value lies in Over 2.5 Goals.

Let’s be clear, TNS don’t mess around when it comes to scoring at home. They’ve netted in every single one of their last 22 regular season matches at Park Hall. That’s not just form—it’s a pattern, one that points to confidence, rhythm, and clinical finishing. Their average of nearly three goals per home game last season is outrageous. We’re talking about a team that floods the box, presses high, and isn’t afraid to keep the foot on the gas even when ahead. If they play with that same energy in Europe, goals are inevitable.

Now, Shkendija aren’t goal machines, but they do tend to open up against quality opposition. When visiting the top clubs in their league, they’ve rarely shut up shop, and that’s led to both teams finding the net more often than not. Against top-four sides away from home, they managed to keep things interesting in six of nine matches, where both teams got on the scoresheet. And let’s not forget, this fixture produced nine goals over two legs the last time these two faced off.

Defensively, neither team is flawless. TNS may be tight at the back in Europe but they are not immune to lapses, especially when pushing forward. Shkendija, on the other hand, have conceded in four of their last five away games on the continent. So, if both sides approach this game with intent—and we expect they will—the conditions are ripe for goals.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick summarises:

“When one team scores for fun and the other can’t resist leaving space at the back, you don’t bet against goals—you bet big on them.”

It might not be end-to-end chaos, but we should get enough goalmouth action to make Over 2.5 feel like a smart move.

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Predicted Scoreline: The New Saints 3-1 KF Shkendija

We’re calling it a 3-1 win for TNS. Their firepower at home is too strong, and while Shkendija may grab a goal on the break or from a set piece, it’s hard to see them coping with TNS’s intensity for 90 minutes.

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