Rabotnicki Skopje - Pelister Bitola prediction 2 May 2026

Pelister Bitola vs Rabotnicki Skopje prediction for the North Macedonia 1st League match on May 02, 2026, at 14:00. Based on recent form, home advantage, and league standings, Pelister Bitola enters as the slight favorite with a 40% win probability. The draw and an away win are both rated at 30% each, making this a closely contested fixture.

Team Form

Pelister Bitola's last five matches: D, D, W, D, W — an unbeaten run of two wins and three draws. They scored 10 goals in that span, including a stunning 7-0 home victory over Shkupi Skopje and a 1-0 win against KF Bashkimi 1947 Kumanovo. Defensively, they conceded only 4 times, keeping two clean sheets.

Rabotnicki Skopje's recent form reads L, D, D, L, W — one win, two draws, and two losses. They managed a 2-0 home win over FK Arsimi 1973 but suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Tikves and a 2-1 loss at Makedonija Gjorce Petrov. Their attack has been inconsistent, netting 8 goals in these five outings while conceding 9.

Head-to-Head Record

Historically, Rabotnicki Skopje has dominated this fixture with 11 wins to Pelister Bitola's 2 in 18 meetings, alongside 5 draws. In the last four encounters (excluding the upcoming match), Rabotnicki won three times: 3-0 in September 2025, 2-1 in April 2025, and 3-0 in December 2024. Pelister's sole recent success was a 4-1 home win in February 2026. The overall goal tally in these four matches stands at 10-5 in Rabotnicki's favor.

League Table Positions

In the North Macedonia 1st League overall standings, Pelister Bitola sits 8th with 40 points from 33 games (10 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses). Rabotnicki Skopje is 11th with 33 points (9 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses). Pelister's home form is notably stronger: they rank 6th in the home table with 24 points from 16 matches (6 wins, 6 draws, 4 losses), scoring 21 goals and conceding just 13. Rabotnicki's away record is weaker — they are outside the top 8 in the away standings, indicating struggles on the road.

Win Probability: Pelister Bitola or Rabotnicki Skopje?

We calculate the outcome probabilities as follows:

• Pelister Bitola win: 40%
• Draw: 30%
• Rabotnicki Skopje win: 30%

Pelister's home advantage (6 wins in 16 home games) and unbeaten recent run give them the edge. However, Rabotnicki's historical head-to-head dominance and ability to score goals keep the match balanced. The high draw probability reflects the frequency of stalemates in this fixture (5 draws in 18 meetings) and Pelister's tendency to draw at home (6 draws in 16 games).

Odds & Match Prediction

No bookmaker odds are available for this fixture. Our prediction leans towards a home win or a draw. Pelister Bitola's solid home defense (0.81 goals conceded per game) could frustrate Rabotnicki, but the visitors have enough quality to snatch a point. A 1-1 or 2-1 scoreline in favor of Pelister seems plausible. Based on the stats, Pelister Bitola is the more likely winner, but caution is advised given Rabotnicki's strong H2H record.