Expect an electric atmosphere at Park Hall when TNS and Shkendija take on each other in the first leg of the Champions League first qualifying round. TNS have been struggling to find their form in pre-season friendlies, but they are still seen as slim favourites to beat Shkendija in front of home fans. A man to watch in the home team will be former Liverpool U21 midfielder Dominic Corness, who has joined the club on a free transfer earlier this summer.
The Macedonians, on the other hand, are likely to adopt a defence-minded approach in the first leg. A low-scoring affair is on the cards and we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on under 2.5 goals. TNS defenders should have Shkendija top scorer Besart Ibraimi at bay as the 38-year-old scored 15 goals in the national championship last term.
