Ludogorets vs Shkëndija: UEFA Europa League Prediction (28.08.2025)

On Thursday, August 28 at 19:30 CEST at the Huvepharma Arena in Razgrad, local side Ludogorets Razgrad will face Shkëndija Tetovo in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League 2025-2026 fourth qualifying round. The first leg ended with the North Macedonian side winning 2-1.

Despite that result, bookmakers still favor the Bulgarian team. A bet on the Eagles to win in regular time is offered at Odds 1.45, and their qualification to the Europa League group stage is priced at 1.66.

For the Red-and-Blacks, the odds are 8.05 to win and 2.23 to advance. Bookmakers also expect a low-scoring match: Over 2.5 goals stands at 2.03, and both teams to score is at 2.17.

Ludogorets

So far, the appointment of Portuguese coach Rui Mota has paid off only in the domestic league, where the Eagles sit at the top of the table. In European competition, however, they have struggled.

They barely overcame Croatia’s Rijeka in Champions League qualifying, lost 0-3 away to Ferencváros, and now slipped to defeat against Shkëndija despite being clear favorites. The Bulgarian side only started playing with urgency in the last 30 minutes, after conceding the second goal.

Shkëndija

Jeton Beqiri’s team has lost only to Qarabag this season, both times by a combined 1-6. Before that, the Red-and-Blacks eliminated The New Saints from Wales and even Steaua Bucharest. Now they have a solid chance to reach the Europa League group stage, needing only to protect their narrow advantage.

Against Ludogorets, Shkëndija showed resilience—conceding an early goal but fighting back for a deserved comeback win, though they struggled toward the end.

Head-to-head statistics

The first leg showed mixed phases of play, and the stats reflect that: possession 53%-47%, total shots 13-15, shots on target 4-5, corners 4-2.

Prediction

The home crowd should help the Eagles convert their class advantage.

Backing Ludogorets to qualify at 1.66 looks the safest bet.