Match Preview - 17:00 Kick-Off at Phillip II Arena, Skopje

Macedonia recorded their first win in 6 games when they put 3 past a hapless Liechtenstein team in Friday’s World Cup Qualifier. A goal from Nikolov and a second half brace from Nestorovski was enough to give Macedonia their first 3 points in Group G on a balmy night in Vaduz.

Belarus were taken apart by a rampant Sweden side, who put 4 goals past Andrey Gorbunov – the Belarus number one endured a nightmare evening in Stockholm. Belarus are yet to win a game in Group A – it seems the impressive point they took at home against France in the group’s opening round of fixtures turned out to be a flash in the pan rather than an indication of things to come.

The nations have played each other twice before - Macedonia and Belarus were paired together in their Euro 2016 qualifying group, with the latter coming out on top winning 2-1 away and drawing 0-0 at home.

Macedonia’s recent results.

Mar 24th 2017 Liechtenstein 0:3 Macedonia - WC Qualifying Group

Nov 12th 2016 Spain 3:0 Macedonia - WC Qualifying Group

Oct 9th 2016 Macedonia 2:3 Italy - WC Qualifying Group

Oct 6th 2016 Macedonia 1:2 Israel - WC Qualifying Group

Belarus’ recent results

Mar 25h 2017 Sweden 4:0 Belarus - WC Qualifying Group

Nov 13th 2016 Bulgaria 1:0 Belarus - WC Qualifying Group

Nov 9th 2016 Greece 0:1 Belarus - Friendly

Oct 10th 2016 Belarus 1:1 Luxemburg - WC Qualifying Group

Odds

Macedonia 17/10

Belarus 7/4

Draw 2/1

(Odds taken from Ladbrokes)

Macedonia V Belarus Predictions

Both Macedonia and Belarus are capable of springing a surprise or two on any given day. Their inconsistent performances make it tricky to identify a definitive favourite for their friendly encounter on Tuesday and the uncertainty is reflected in the outright odds offered by most bookmakers. On this occasion a draw looks the most likely outcome.

I don’t envisage this being an action packed game. Goals should be at a premium and even though Ladbrokes odds of 4/9 for there to be under 2.5 goals aren’t exactly mouth-watering, it could be a decent punt to help you beef up your accumulator. If you are looking for something more adventurous, William Hill’s odds of 16/5 for both teams to score and the match to end a draw ticks all the right boxes

Our Tips

Under 2.5 goals 4/9 Ladbrokes

Both teams to score/draw 16/5 William Hill