North Macedonia vs Latvia Prediction and Betting Tips | November 14th 2024
North Macedonia and Latvia return to action in the UEFA Nations League when they lock horns at the Toše Proeski Arena on Thursday. Both sides have had a contrasting campaign so far, with Blagoja Milevski’s men needing just one point from their final two games to secure promotion from League C.
North Macedonia continued to ride high in the Nation League as they cruised to a 2-0 victory over Armenia at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium on October 13.
Since playing out a 1-1 draw with Faroe Islands in September's Group C4 opener, Milevski’s side have won their subsequent three games, edging out Armenia home and away and securing a 3-0 victory over Latvia on October 10.
North Macedonia have picked up 10 points from a possible 12 to sit top of the group standings, six points above second-placed Armenia.
Latvia, on the other hand, needed a 69th-minute strike from 20-year-old Dario Sits to salvage a 1-1 draw against Faroe Islands at the Torsvollur last time out.
Paolo Nicolato’s men have failed to win three of their four Nations League matches, losing twice and claiming one draw while scoring three goals and conceding eight.
Latvia are third in the Group C4 standings, level on four points with second-placed Armenia and one point above rock-bottom Faroe Islands.
North Macedonia vs Latvia Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- North Macedonia have been the dominant side in the history of this fixture, having won the previous four meetings between the two nations.
- Latvia have managed just one win from their last six matches in the Nations League while losing three and picking up two draws since claiming four straight victories in June 2022.
- North Macedonia are unbeaten in their last five competitive matches, picking up three wins and two draws since a 5-2 defeat against Italy in November 2023.
- Latvia have failed to win their last seven competitive away games, losing five and claiming two draws since a 2-0 victory over Liechtenstein in June 2022.
North Macedonia vs Latvia Prediction
North Macedonia have enjoyed an impressive Nations League campaign and are just one point away from guaranteeing promotion into League B.
Latvia have struggled to grind out results on their travels and we anticipate Milevski’s men will extend their winning streak in this fixture on Thursday.
Prediction: North Macedonia 3-1 Latvia
North Macedonia vs Latvia Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - North Macedonia to win
Tip 2: First to score - North Macedonia (Latvia have conceded first in eight of their last 10 matches, including friendly games)
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have also been at least three goals scored in three of the previous four meetings between the two nations)