Vardar Skopje vs KuPS Prediction, Tips & Odds

Vardar Skopje vs KuPS

UEFA Champions League1st Qualifying Round
Vardar Skopje
LWDWW
0 - 2
National Arena Toshe Proeski, Skopje
Referee: K. Saglam
KuPS
WWWWD
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.75
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.71 (implied 58.4%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 60.9% probability (an expert ratio of 1.64). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (60.9% vs 58.4%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Vardar Skopje to win against KuPS, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Vardar Skopje has shown exceptional form recently, winning all of their last five matches. This perfect run not only highlights their strong performance but also suggests a team in excellent shape heading into this crucial fixture. Their ability to maintain a winning streak indicates a high level of confidence and momentum, which could be pivotal in this knockout stage. On the other hand, KuPS has been more inconsistent in their recent performances, with two wins and three draws in their last five matches. While they remain unbeaten in this period, the lack of victories compared to Vardar's recent form could hinder their chances. KuPS will need to elevate their game significantly to compete against a team that is currently firing on all cylinders. The model gives Vardar Skopje a win probability of approximately 60%, with a projected score of 2-1. One key market statistic to note is the expected goals differential, which favours Vardar in this matchup. However, if KuPS can capitalize on set pieces or defensive lapses, they could pose a threat. For a complete breakdown of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis is brought to you by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, utilizing an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Vardar Skopje Win43%2.30
Draw24%3.28
KuPS Win34%2.84
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.7155.2%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.9350.7%

Combined goal output is high (4.4 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Vardar Skopje 1-1 KuPS
5.8217.3%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.3% probability.

Asian Handicap
Vardar Skopje -0.5
2.2037%

Vardar Skopje have been the stronger side, winning 69% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.82
17.3%
1-0
7.30
13.8%
0-1
8.25
12.2%
2-1
8.31
12.2%
0-0
9.38
10.9%
1-2
9.35
10.8%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.3% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Vardar Skopje
-0.0
1.70
KuPS
+0.0
2.08
Vardar Skopje
-0.3
2.05
KuPS
+0.3
2.30
Vardar Skopje
-0.5
2.20
KuPS
+0.5
2.80
Vardar Skopje
-1.5
4.50
KuPS
+1.5
6.00

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Vardar Skopje are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Vardar Skopje vs KuPS
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.283.352.821.931.801.701.95
Marathonbet
2.313.382.911.931.841.711.99
Betfair
2.253.252.801.951.751.732.05
Pinnacle
2.253.372.901.941.85
SBO
2.203.042.731.961.82
William Hill
2.303.102.901.702.05
Bet365
2.253.302.701.951.851.732.00
1xBet
2.383.382.841.921.851.702.04
Unibet
2.303.302.951.891.791.702.00
888Sport
2.303.102.901.911.831.702.05
Betano
2.403.402.701.931.821.751.98
BetVictor
2.403.402.901.881.791.702.00

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
89.7%
Over 1.5 Goals
71.9%
Over 2.5 Goals
50.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
28.4%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XVardar Skopje or Draw
66%1.37
12Vardar Skopje or KuPS
77%1.28
X2Draw or KuPS
57%1.54

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (KuPS leads 1-0)
0 Vardar Skopje0 Draw1 KuPS
07 Jul
Vardar Skopje
0-2
KuPS
UEFA Champions League

In the head-to-head record, Vardar Skopje has not secured a win against KuPS, with KuPS winning 1 match. The lone fixture between these teams ended in a 2-0 victory for KuPS, indicating a decisive win rather than a closely contested match. This suggests that KuPS has had the upper hand historically, and Vardar Skopje has yet to find a way to overcome them in their encounters.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Vardar SkopjeKuPS
2.46Goals p.g.1.92
0.62Goals conceded p.g.0.67
54%Clean sheets50%
69%Win rate67%
3.08Avg goals in match2.58
xG per game3.10
Possession %55%
Shots on target / game3.7
Corners per game5.0
Vardar Skopje
Recent Form

Vardar Skopje have won 5 of their last 6 matches at home, drawing 0 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include lost to KuPS 0-2 and beat Shkendija 3-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 9W 2D 2L from the last 13 games (69% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Vardar SkopjeAll competitions
07 Jul
Vardar Skopje
0-2
KuPS
UEFA Champions League
30 Jun
Virtus
2-3
Vardar Skopje
Friendlies Clubs
27 Jun
La Fiorita
1-1
Vardar Skopje
Friendlies Clubs
23 May
Vardar Skopje
3-0
Shkendija
First League
15 May
Struga
0-1
Vardar Skopje
First League
09 May
Vardar Skopje
2-1
Sileks
First League
9
Win
69%
2
Draw
15%
2
Lost
15%
KuPS
Recent Form

KuPS have won 5 of their last 7 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 0. Their recent away fixtures include beat KuPS 0-2 and beat HJK Helsinki 0-4.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 4D 0L from the last 12 games (67% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: KuPSAll competitions
07 Jul
Vardar Skopje
0-2
KuPS
UEFA Champions League
27 Jun
HJK Helsinki
0-4
KuPS
Veikkausliiga
23 Jun
KuPS
4-3
Ilves
Veikkausliiga
17 Jun
Turku PS
1-2
KuPS
Veikkausliiga
13 Jun
VPS
1-1
KuPS
Veikkausliiga
10 Jun
KuPS
0-0
VPS
Suomen Cup
8
Win
67%
4
Draw
33%
0
Lost
0%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Vardar Skopje

No reported absences

KuPS

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Both Teams Score1.71 (55.2%)
Value Bets
Vardar Skopje Win2.30 (42.9%)
KuPS Win2.84 (33.7%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.93 (50.7%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.82 (49.3%)
BTTS No2.01 (44.8%)
Speculative
Draw3.28 (23.5%)

Yellow Card Prediction

K. Saglam has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by K. Saglam to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Vardar Skopje average 2.5 goals per match at home; KuPS 1.9 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.

Player Stats Bet

Vardar Skopje have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 69% of their matches and averaging 2.5 goals per game. Vardar Skopje player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.

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