What is the best bet for Samsunspor vs Shkendija?

Based on AI analysis, the best bet is 'under 3.5' at odds of 1.5.

What are the latest odds for Samsunspor vs Shkendija?

The latest odds are: Home Win - 1.35, Draw - 5.5, Away Win - 12.

What is the predicted total goals (Under/Over) for Samsunspor vs Shkendija?

Our AI predicts the best bet for total goals in this match is 'under 3.5' goals. The available odds for this selection are 1.5.

What is the best 1X2 betting tip for Samsunspor vs Shkendija?

Our AI-powered prediction suggests that the best 1X2 bet for this match is 'X2'. The available odds for this selection are 3.55.

What is the predicted final score for Samsunspor vs Shkendija?

Our AI predicts a final score of 1:1.

What is the predicted halftime score for Samsunspor vs Shkendija?

Our AI predicts the halftime score will be .

What is the expected ball possession for Samsunspor vs Shkendija?

Our AI predicts Samsunspor will have 74% possession, while Shkendija will have 26% possession.

How many shots are expected in Samsunspor vs Shkendija?

The total number of shots is expected to be 20, with Samsunspor taking 17 shots and Shkendija taking 3 shots.

How many corners are predicted in Samsunspor vs Shkendija?

The match is expected to have a total of 8 corners, with Samsunspor earning 6 corners and Shkendija earning 2 corners.

What is the predicted number of yellow cards for Samsunspor vs Shkendija?

According to our AI prediction, this match is expected to have a total of 3 yellow cards. Samsunspor is projected to receive 0 yellow cards, while Shkendija is expected to receive 3 yellow cards.

What is the squad value of Samsunspor before the match against Shkendija?

The current estimated market value of Samsunspor is €56.78m. This reflects the financial strength of their squad before facing Shkendija.

What is the squad value of Shkendija before the match against Samsunspor?

The current estimated market value of Shkendija is €6.82m. This represents their squad’s financial standing before playing against Samsunspor.

How many goals are expected in the first half of Samsunspor vs Shkendija?

Our AI predicts that the first half of Samsunspor vs Shkendija will have a total of 0 goals, based on the predicted halftime score of .

How many total goals are expected in Samsunspor vs Shkendija?

According to our AI prediction, the match between Samsunspor and Shkendija is expected to have a total of 2 goals, based on the predicted full-time score of 1:1.

Samsunspor vs Shkendija Prediction

Finished

World

UEFA Europa Conference

Samsunspor

€56.78m

26 Feb12:45

4 : 0

Shkendija

€6.82m

Preview

Samsunspor vs Shkendija Prediction UEFA Europa Conference League

Samsunspor vs Shkendija prediction for the second leg in Turkey

Mark your calendars for 2026-02-26 at 17:45 GMT: this Samsunspor vs Shkendija prediction preview covers the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League knockout round play-off at Samsun Yeni 19 Mayıs Stadyumu. Samsunspor bring a slim 1-0 advantage from Skopje, where Marius Mouandilmadji struck in the 77th minute. It’s the kind of lead that feels comforting… right until the first scary counter-attack arrives.

Story so far: a tight tie, a missed penalty, and history

This match is more than a regular European night. It’s a historic milestone: the first time either club has reached the knockout stages of a major UEFA competition, and Shkendija are also the first North Macedonian club to get this far in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The first leg could have looked very different too—Samsunspor’s Cherif Ndiaye missed a 6th-minute penalty, leaving the door open for a much more tense return match.

Tactics: control vs patience, with a counter punch waiting

Samsunspor, now under Thorsten Fink (the club’s third straight German coach), lean toward a possession-first 4-2-3-1. Fink has spoken about control and transitions, and you can see the idea: keep the ball, squeeze the space, and make the opponent chase until they crack. The problem is that “control” does not automatically equal “goals,” as their recent 0-0 league draw with Fatih Karagümrük showed—66% possession, but no shots on target.

Shkendija, guided by Jeton Beqiri for over two years, are built for the kind of European tie where frustration becomes a weapon. They were defensively organized in the first leg and are expected to play a pragmatic counter-attacking plan again, looking for the away goal that flips the story.

Team news that shapes the game plan

Samsunspor injuries: Emre Kılınç (calf), Afonso Sousa (ankle), Tanguy Coulibaly (knee), Bedirhan Çetin (knee) expected out.
Samsunspor absences: Yalçın Kayan and Elayis Tavsan are not registered for this round.
Key Samsunspor men: Mouandilmadji as the main finisher, Carlo Holse as creator (assisted the first-leg winner), and Okan Kocuk arriving in strong form after a standout league performance.
Shkendija returns: Liridon Latifi and Aleksander Trumci are back after suspension.
Key Shkendija men: captain Besart Ibraimi and Fabrice Tamba lead the search for a crucial goal.

AI betting tips, odds, and match prediction breakdown

On nerdytips.com we always try to connect form, match context, and betting odds into a readable plan for sports betting. The market strongly leans home: Home win 1.35, Draw 5.5, Away win 11.5. That fits the squad value gap too—Samsunspor at €56.78m versus Shkendija at €6.82m—but football has a long memory for surprises.

What the numbers suggest (and what they don’t)

Our models forecast a game that looks one-sided in territory but not necessarily in goals:

Possession forecast: 74% home, 26% away
Shots: 17 for Samsunspor, 3 for Shkendija
Corners: 8 total (6-2)
Yellow cards: 0 home, 3 away

The funny part: shots on goal are projected at 0-0. That reads like a spreadsheet having a bad day, but it also matches the wider theme—Samsunspor can dominate without finishing, and Shkendija can defend deep and live for a few decisive moments.

Best value bet: under 3.5 goals

After analyzing historical patterns and current odds, the most valuable angle is under 3.5 goals (max three total). It comes with odds of 1.5 and a trust score of 5.5/10. With Samsunspor protecting a lead and Shkendija likely cautious early, this line fits a second leg where the first half may be played with the handbrake on.

1X2 market: why the model leans X2 despite the odds

The main Samsunspor vs Shkendija prediction for the 1X2 market is X2 at odds of 3.5, but with low confidence (2.0). This is less about saying “Shkendija are better” and more about acknowledging match dynamics: Samsunspor have shown they can be held (remember the surprising 0:0 at Fenerbahce on 2025-10-05, with huge pre-match odds against them), and Shkendija already proved they can steal big away wins (their 1:2 at FCSB on 2025-07-30 at odds of 10.25).

Correct score and halftime call

Half-time prediction: 0:0
Final score prediction: 1:1

For readers looking for head to head context, this tie’s “head to head” story so far screams control, nerves, and small margins. If Samsunspor stay patient and Shkendija stay clinical, a draw is very live—while the safer sports betting route remains under 3.5 goals for this Samsunspor vs Shkendija prediction.

Samsunspor vs Shkendija prediction for the second leg in Turkey

Story so far: a tight tie, a missed penalty, and history

Tactics: control vs patience, with a counter punch waiting

Team news that shapes the game plan

Samsunspor injuries: Emre Kılınç (calf), Afonso Sousa (ankle), Tanguy Coulibaly (knee), Bedirhan Çetin (knee) expected out.
Samsunspor absences: Yalçın Kayan and Elayis Tavsan are not registered for this round.
Key Samsunspor men: Mouandilmadji as the main finisher, Carlo Holse as creator (assisted the first-leg winner), and Okan Kocuk arriving in strong form after a standout league performance.
Shkendija returns: Liridon Latifi and Aleksander Trumci are back after suspension.
Key Shkendija men: captain Besart Ibraimi and Fabrice Tamba lead the search for a crucial goal.

AI betting tips, odds, and match prediction breakdown

What the numbers suggest (and what they don’t)

Our models forecast a game that looks one-sided in territory but not necessarily in goals:

Possession forecast: 74% home, 26% away
Shots: 17 for Samsunspor, 3 for Shkendija
Corners: 8 total (6-2)
Yellow cards: 0 home, 3 away

Best value bet: under 3.5 goals

1X2 market: why the model leans X2 despite the odds

Correct score and halftime call

Half-time prediction: 0:0
Final score prediction: 1:1

AI Predictions

Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Samsunspor vs Shkendija

U3.5 -200

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -200

5/10

1x2 Tip

X2 255

Shkendija to win or draw

2/10

Total Goals

Under 3.5 -200

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match

5/10

Both Teams To Score

Yes 123

Both teams are expected to score

2/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&U5.5 291

Away win/draw and under 5.5 goals

1/10

Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

1:1

Stats Predictions

1.4

0.28

74%

Ball Possession

26%

Total Shots

Shots Off Goal

Corners

Average / Match

2.3

Total Goals

2.7

1.2

Goals Scored

1.8

1.1

Goals Against

0.9

Overview Last 10 Matches

Wins

Over 1.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 3.5 Goals

Both Teams Scored

Unexpected Wins

Unexpected Loses

Head to Head

2 - 0 - 0

Samsunspor

^26-Feb-26

4:0

Shkendija

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04 Apr	L	Shkendija	1	Pelister	2
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1	Strasbourg	6	11-5	16
2	Raków	6	9-2	14
3	AEK Athens FC	6	14-7	13
4	Sparta Praha	6	10-3	13
5	Rayo Vallecano	6	13-7	13
6	Shakhtar	6	10-5	13
7	FSV Mainz 05	6	7-3	13
8	AEK Larnaca	6	7-1	12
9	Lausanne	6	6-3	11
10	Crystal Palace	6	11-6	10
11	Lech Poznan	6	12-8	10
12	Samsunspor	6	10-6	10
13	Celje	6	8-7	10
14	AZ Alkmaar	6	7-7	10
15	Fiorentina	6	8-5	9
16	HNK Rijeka	6	5-2	9
17	Jagiellonia	6	5-4	9
18	Omonia Nicosia	6	5-4	8
19	FC Noah	6	6-7	8
20	Drita	6	4-8	8
21	KuPS	6	6-5	7
22	Shkendija	6	4-5	7
23	Zrinjski	6	8-10	7
24	Sigma Olomouc	6	7-9	7
25	Universitatea	6	6-8	7
26	Lincoln Red Imps	6	7-15	7
27	Dynamo Kyiv	6	9-9	6
28	Legia Warszawa	6	8-8	6
29	Slovan	6	5-9	6
30	Breidablik	6	6-11	5
31	Shamrock	6	7-13	4
32	BK Hacken	6	5-8	3
33	Hamrun	6	4-11	3
34	Shelbourne	6	0-7	2
35	Aberdeen	6	3-14	2
36	Rapid Vienna	6	3-14	1