Prediction Saudi Arabia vs North Macedonia 2025 – Betting Tips for the Friendly International on 04/09/2025

A meeting in Prague with momentum on one side

Saudi Arabia and North Macedonia lock horns at the eFotbal aréna in Praha on 04/09/2025, and the contrast in recent trajectories could not be clearer. Saudi arrive with mixed results from a summer of friendlies and tournament football, while North Macedonia turn up unbeaten across the latest run of fixtures. The venue is a modest stage — a 3,400-capacity ground that offers an intimate atmosphere and, for these two teams, a neutral-feeling pitstop in international preparations.

Saudi Arabia’s last competitive fixtures read like a team trying to find consistency. Results through June show a blend of narrow outcomes: a notable 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the Gold Cup quarter-finals and tight games including 1-1 draws against Trinidad and Tobago and Qatar, plus a 1-0 win over Haiti. The squad’s recent form string — a mix of losses and wins punctuated by draws — suggests a side capable of flashes of quality but still searching for rhythm. The goalkeeper who earned the best player plaudit in the Mexico game, Nawaf Al-Aqidi, figures among the few standouts from their latest outing.

North Macedonia’s rising confidence

By contrast, North Macedonia arrive in Prague riding a wave. Their form readout is striking: seven wins and three draws in ten matches, undefeated in that sample. Recent results include a 1-0 win away at Kazakhstan in World Cup qualifying and a collection of draws and slim victories that underline a team with defensive discipline and the knack for edging games. Defender Gjoko Zajkov was singled out as North Macedonia’s top performer in the Kazakhstan win, reflecting the team’s solidity at the back.

Head-to-head history is sparse but relevant: these two last met in a friendly in October 2022, with Saudi edging a 1-0 victory. That thin historical edge, though, sits against a much fuller picture of current form favoring North Macedonia. The Macedonians’ ability to avoid defeat consistently and to grind out narrow wins suggests their gameplan will be to remain compact and disciplined in Prague.

Prediction and betting suggestion

Given the evidence on form and recent scorelines, this clash looks likely to be low-scoring and tight. Saudi’s results have often been narrow affairs, while North Macedonia’s recent run is built on defensive resilience and one-goal margins. The best market to back from the available options is the goal market: expect a cautious affair and take Under 2.5 goals. This reflects both teams’ recent scorelines and the probability of a chess match rather than a goalfest. Betting suggestion: Under 2.5 goals.