Prediction North Macedonia vs Latvia 2025 – Betting Tips for the Friendly International on 13/11/2025

Match preview: North Macedonia aim to impose themselves at Toše Proeski Arena

North Macedonia welcome Latvia to Skopje for a friendly on 13/11/2025 with momentum firmly on their side. The hosts arrive in steady form, compiling five wins, four draws and just one defeat in their last ten outings. Recent results show a balanced team that grinds out results — a 1-1 draw with Kazakhstan and a tidy 5-0 victory over Liechtenstein underline that North Macedonia can both suffocate opponents and produce moments of attacking quality. Enis Bardhi’s standout showing in the Kazakhstan match, earning the best player rating of 8.22, hints at the creative spark that can tilt a tight international against a shell-shocked Latvia side.

Latvia, by contrast, have endured a difficult run. One win, three draws and six losses over their last ten fixtures — including a chastening 0-5 defeat to England — paints a team struggling for consistency and defensive solidity. Their previous meetings offer little comfort; the most recent head-to-head in November 2024 ended 1-0 in favour of North Macedonia, a slim margin but an important psychological edge for the home side.

Tactical outlook and key statistics

This friendly is likely to be cagey early on. North Macedonia’s home averages suggest a team that builds pressure through possession and set-piece opportunities — seven corners on average and a respectable number of dangerous attacks — while Latvia’s numbers show they can generate chances but are vulnerable at the back. The shot averages (North Macedonia 5, Latvia 10) and the clean sheet count (Latvia 1 in the tracked sample) indicate that chances may be limited and that discipline and concentration will decide the match.

Given the friendly nature, managers often use these fixtures to shore up defensive shapes and test combinations rather than chase goal-heavy scorelines. That dynamic, combined with the recent low-scoring head-to-head and North Macedonia’s capacity to control games at home, points towards a tight contest rather than a goal-fest.

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Betting suggestion I recommend backing North Macedonia in the 1X2 market. Home form, the narrow but meaningful H2H advantage and Latvia’s defensive frailties make a home win the most likely outcome. Confidence: medium — consider staking conservatively in friendlies where rotations and experimental tactics can alter expectations.