FK Tikves Kavadarci host Pelister Bitola in the North Macedonia First Football League on 8 March 2026. Kick-off: 13:00 (GMT+0). The match brings together two sides placed in the middle and lower section of the table, with Tikves currently sixth and Pelister tenth. Recent performances suggest a contrast in attacking output, while their head to head history points to tight contests with limited scoring.
Quick Probability Snapshot
- Home Win Probability: 48%
- Draw Probability: 28%
- Away Win Probability: 24%
- 1st Half Over 0.5 Probability: 58%
- 1st Half Under 0.5 Probability: 42%
- FT Over 2.5 Probability: 46%
- FT Under 2.5 Probability: 54%
Home Last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2026 | KF Arsimi | 0-3 | 0-5 | Win |
| 1 Mar 2026 | Sileks | 0-0 | 0-1 | Loss |
| 23 Feb 2026 | FK Makedonija Gjorce Petrov | 0-0 | 0-1 | Win |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Shkendija Tetovo | 1-1 | 1-4 | Loss |
| 10 Feb 2026 | FK Shkupi | 0-4 | 0-6 | Win |
Away Last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2026 | Sileks | 0-0 | 0-0 | Draw |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Shkendija Tetovo | 1-1 | 2-1 | Loss |
| 21 Feb 2026 | FC Struga | 1-1 | 1-1 | Draw |
| 17 Feb 2026 | FK Bashkimi | 1-0 | 1-0 | Loss |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Rabotnicki Skopje | 2-1 | 4-1 | Win |
Head to Head – Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Match | HT | FT | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | Pelister Bitola vs FK Tikves Kavadarci | 0-0 | 0-0 | Draw |
| 27 Apr 2025 | Pelister Bitola vs FK Tikves Kavadarci | 0-0 | 1-0 | Pelister Win |
| 23 Feb 2025 | FK Tikves Kavadarci vs Pelister Bitola | 0-1 | 1-2 | Pelister Win |
| 5 Oct 2024 | Pelister Bitola vs FK Tikves Kavadarci | 0-0 | 0-0 | Draw |
| 25 Oct 2023 | Pelister Bitola vs FK Tikves Kavadarci | 0-0 | 0-1 | Tikves Win |
Match Data Insights
Recent team form shows FK Tikves Kavadarci producing stronger attacking numbers in their latest matches. Three wins in the last five games included two very convincing victories, with a five goal win against KF Arsimi and a six goal success away to Shkupi. Across those matches the team scored frequently and created open games, although defensive stability remains inconsistent as seen in the heavy defeat against Shkendija Tetovo.
Pelister Bitola arrive with a more cautious run of results. Their last five league matches include only one win and several draws, reflecting a side that often keeps matches close but struggles to convert chances into victories. Goals scored and conceded have both been limited in many of their recent outings, with two draws and a narrow defeat highlighting a pattern of balanced but low margin contests.
The head to head history between these teams also supports the expectation of a controlled encounter. Several recent meetings finished with either goalless results or single goal margins. Four of the last five meetings produced two goals or fewer, which indicates that when these sides meet the matches often remain compact and tactically disciplined.
From a statistical perspective, Tikves appear slightly stronger due to their league position and recent attacking performances. Pelister on the other hand have shown resilience and a tendency to keep matches tight. This combination of form patterns and head to head history suggests a match where the home side carries attacking momentum while the visitors aim to control the tempo and limit space.