North Macedonia vs Latvia Prediction & Betting Tips (14 November)

North Macedonia had stood out in recent years by obtaining a ticket for Euro 2021 where, unfortunately for them, they were unable to advance through the first round. Absent last June for the last edition played in Germany, this team is making good progress in this Nations League where it collected 10 points in 4 days. Held in entry failure by the Faroe Islands 1-1, the Red Lions were then able to keep Armenia 2-0, Latvia 0-3 and Armenia 0-2 out of their way to take control of their group with 6 units ahead of their first pursuer. A single point would therefore ensure them 1st place in this group. For its part, Latvia has not participated in any international competition since Euro 2004 and it is difficult to see when it could achieve it again.

This Baltic selection is indeed one of the worst teams in the Old Continent and it proves it once again in this group where it only has 4 points to its credit after the first 4 days. Outclassed from the start by Armenia 4-1, the 11 Wolves were then able to narrowly win against the Faroe Islands 1-0 before sinking against North Macedonia 0-3. Finally, in their last match, the Latvians failed to win again against the Faroe Islands 1-1 . 

This selection can count on all of its captains for this gathering. Among the players to follow, we can of course name the goalkeeper Dimitrievski (Valencia, 74 sel)), the defenders Alioski (Al-Ahli, 79 sel, 12 goals), Manec (Adana Demirspor) and Musliu (Paderborn, 64 sel) , midfielders Bardhi (Trabzonspor, 68 sels, 18 goals) and Elmas (RB Leipzig, 64 sels, 13 goals) or even striker Miovski (Firona, 27 sels, 5 goals). With 21 goals scored in 89 caps, Hajduk Split striker Aleksandar Trajkovski is the team's top active scorer. Note all the same the absence of midfielder Kostadinov (Piast, 27 sel) who is injured.

On the Latvian side, it is more difficult to highlight a real star accustomed to the high level. Defender Ciganiks (Lucerne, 57 sel) and midfielders Jaunzems (Stal Mielec, 40 sel) and Tobers (Grasshopper, 35 sel) are also among the rare elements to have tried their luck abroad, in the image attackers Uldrikis (Athens Kallithea, 7 goals in 53 games) and Gustovskis (Daejeon, 48 games, 11 goals). The most prolific player in this formation is the interesting striker Ikaunieks (Rigas FC) who has 12 goals in 62 caps.