This week, Germany continues building their momentum in their World Cup qualifiers bid as they travel to take on North Macedonia. The match schedules for Monday at the Tose Proeski Arena, with kickoff at 9:45 pm.
The guests are currently at the top of Group J with an almost 100% perfect record so far. On the other hand, the hosts moved up to second place after winning their last game.
North Macedonia can take on their upcoming opponents by losing only once in their qualifying campaign.
The loss came in their first group match against Romania, where the Lions found themselves at the wrong end of a five-goal thriller, but the painful loss didn’t have a morale effect. The hosts continued to post up impressive results.
One of them, now retired Goran Pandev, scored in the second leg against Germany. The one who now plays for Besiktas Elif Elmas scored in the 85th minute for a shocking 2-1 victory.
North Macedonia can’t afford to lose a first-ever World Cup trip, and while Germany is making for a fearsome opponent, Milevski can remind her of her goal against Russia.
On the other hand, Germany almost secured first place and automatic qualification in the World Cup but may focus more on getting revenge on their hosts after that shock defeat.
Germany is sputtering in the match against Sweden. Timo Werner missed a close-range opportunity during the game by hitting the wood, and Leon Goretzka was knocked out of the game.
North Macedonia vs. Germany Head to Head
Both sides have one match against each other, with North Macedonia taking the win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Liechtenstein 0-4 North Macedonia
- North Macedonia 0-0 Romania
- Iceland 2-2 North Macedonia
- North Macedonia 0-0 Armenia
- North Macedonia 0-3 Netherlands
Away
- Germany 2-1 Romania
- Iceland 0-4 Germany
- Germany 6-0 Armenia
- Liechtenstein 0-2 Germany
- England 2-0 Germany
North Macedonia Team News
Goran Pandev remains unavailable after retiring from international football following their recent Euros exploits. In his absence, Aleksandar Trajkovski and Milan Ristovski will turn up in the attack.
Germany Team News
Manuel Nuer remains ruled out to start between the sticks. Hence, Marc-Andre ter Stegen will step up. Left-back Robin Gosens remains ruled out through injury. Therefore, Thil Kehrer sets to deputize him. Youngster Florian Wirtz sets for a role after missing out last time.
Prediction and Odds
Given the hosts’ 100% win record over guests, we expect a turn in fortunes and execute their Euros defeat.
- Germany Win
- Goals Under 3.5
- Both Teams to Score
