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North Macedonia are looking to cement their place at the top of group 4 in league C with victory over third-placed Latvia at Skonto Stadium in Riga.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Thursday October 10th 2024: UK – 5:00pm / US ET – 12:00pm / US PT – 9:00am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Not Televised / US – FOX Sports
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Viaplay International YouTube Channel / US – FOX Sports streaming platforms
LATVIA PREVIEW: LOOKING TO RECORD CONSECUTIVE WINS
Latvia are coming off the back of a much-needed victory against Faroe Islands, bouncing back strongly after losing heavily away to Armenia. A poor all-round performance saw them go down by four goals to one in Yerevan. But a significantly improved defensive showing vs Faroe Islands earned them a clean sheet and 1-0 triumph. Another win here would take them top of the table.
NORTH MACEDONIA PREVIEW: AIM TO BACK UP WIN OVER ARMENIA
North Macedonia would’ve been disappointed to only draw away to Faroe Islands in their opening group game, although that may have been tempered after they comfortably overcame Armenia less than a week later. A clinical display saw North Macedonia rack up four goals, demonstrating strong offensive prowess which should serve them well moving forwards.
LATVIA TEAM NEWS: HOSTS EXPECTED TO DEPLOY TWO STRIKERS IN ATTACKING GAMEPLAN
PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): Matrevics; Jurkovskis, Balodis, Tobers; Savalnieks, Zelenkovs, Saveljevs, Ciganiks, Varslavans; Gutkovskis, Ikaunieks
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
NORTH MACEDONIA TEAM NEWS: SERAFIMOV LIKELY TO REPLACE ZAJKOV
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Dimitrievski; Ashkovski, Musliu, Serafimov, Dimoski; Babunski, Alimi; Churlinov, Bardhi, Elmas; Miovski
UNAVAILABLE: Zajkov (Suspended)
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LATVIA VS NORTH MACEDONIA PREDICTION
When you compare these two teams, North Macedonia looks the stronger of the pair and that has been reflected so far in the group. They have a selection of difference makers within their XI that Latvia don’t and those players may well prove to be crucial here over the course of 90 minutes. Back North Macedonia to come out on top in this match.
LATVIA VS NORTH MACEDONIA TIP: NORTH MACEDONIA TO WIN