Vardar VS KuPS

2026/2027 Champions League, Europe

Toše Proeski Arena Today - 5:00 PM

Champions League

Vardar Vardar

KuPS KuPS

KICKOFF : Today - 5:00 PM

1st Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

Vardar welcome KuPS to the Toše Proeski Arena for the first leg of their Champions League first qualifying round tie. Both sides enter the contest with identical power scores of 50, leaving no clear advantage on paper. The home side is listed as the stronger team overall yet the absence of recent form records for either club creates uncertainty around current momentum. Limited historical data and null efficiency metrics further complicate assessments of how the match might unfold. Set piece information remains unavailable with low confidence ratings attached to proxy figures. The encounter marks the start of a two-legged affair where the opening result will shape the return fixture. Squad details and transition patterns also lack concrete updates ahead of kick-off.

TL;DR

Structural: Both teams hold equal power scores of 50 with Vardar named the stronger side.
Form: No recent form records are available for Vardar or KuPS.
Squad: Squad information for the fixture remains unspecified in available data.
Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not provided for either side ahead of the match.
Transition: Transition data is unavailable in the current preview inputs.
Set pieces: Set piece analysis relies on low-confidence proxies with no xG figures present.
xVariable: No additional xG variables or expected goal insights are recorded.
Market: Vardar 43.4% (Δ+0%) | Draw 26.4% (Δ+0%) | KuPS 30.1% (Δ+0%).

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

G. Sedloski

M. Nuutinen

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

0 - 0 - 0

No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Vardar

43.43%

Draw

26.43%

KuPS

30.14%

Team Power Ranking

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Vardar

KuPS

Power Score

League Position

Global Rank

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

Vardar — Opponent-weighted form score

KuPS — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Vardar KuPS

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Vardar Vardar Home

0 matches

KuPS KuPS Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

Goal Difference

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-07-06T00:02:48+00:00

General Information

Date & Time

Jul 07, 2026, 05:00 PM

Competition

2026/2027 Champions League, Europe · 1st Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2

Stadium

Toše Proeski Arena

Capacity

33011

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees

Kadir Sağlam

Anıl Usta

Mehmet Salih Mazlum

Ömer Faruk Turtay

Squad

Referee : Kadir Sağlam

Manager ▼

G. Sedloski Coach

Squad ▼

Davor Taleski Goalkeeper

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Metodija Velkovski Goalkeeper

Daniel Dikovski Goalkeeper

Nenad Mishkovski Defender

Filip Najdoski Defender

Darko Velkovski Defender

Mihail Manevski Defender

Mislav Matić Defender

Georgije Jankulov Defender

Filip Cvetkovski Defender

Boban Nikolov Midfielder

Nemanja Bosančić Midfielder

David Babunski Midfielder

Dimitar Todorovski Midfielder

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Darko Sekovski Midfielder

Goran Zakarić Attacker

Gerson Leal Rodrigues Gouveia Attacker

Joaquín Torres Attacker

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Stefan Cvetkovic Attacker

Azer Omeragikj Attacker

Ian Puleio Attacker

Ediz Spahiu Attacker

Diego Castañeda Attacker

Dimitar Danev Attacker

Referee : Kadir Sağlam

Manager ▼

M. Nuutinen Coach

Squad ▼

Johannes Kreidl Goalkeeper

Hemmo Riihimäki Goalkeeper

Kasim Adams Nuhu Defender

Saku Heiskanen Defender

Taneli Hämäläinen Defender

Clinton Antwi Defender

Arttu Lötjönen Defender

Brahima Magassa Defender

Akseli Puukko Defender

Karl Ward Defender

Bob Nii Armah Defender

Rasmus Tikkanen Defender

Petteri Pennanen Midfielder

Jerry Voutilainen Midfielder

Tommi Jyry Midfielder

Arttu Heinonen Midfielder

Torai Sihao Midfielder

Valentín Román Gasc Midfielder

Aaro Toivonen Midfielder

Niilo Kujasalo Midfielder

Samuel Pasanen Midfielder

Eemil Tanninen Midfielder

Piotr Parzyszek Attacker

Gustav Engvall Attacker

Jaime José Moreno Ciorciari Attacker

Saku Savolainen Attacker

Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba Attacker

Calvin Kabuye Attacker

CONCLUSION

This opening qualifier pits two evenly matched sides against each other in Skopje with little recent data to separate them. Vardar will look to use home advantage to establish an early platform while KuPS must adapt quickly to the venue and conditions. The lack of form indicators and efficiency numbers means preparation will focus on general patterns rather than specific trends. Set piece and transition elements remain unknown quantities that could influence key moments. Both teams face a steep challenge in the absence of detailed performance benchmarks. The first leg outcome will set the tone for the return fixture and determine which side carries momentum into the next round of qualifying.

STANDINGS

CONTEXT