The last time these two national teams met was 12 years ago, and only two players remain from those squads: Trajkovski for Macedonia and Davies for Wales.

In the previous match, Trajkovski showed his quality with a well-taken header in Macedonia’s 3-0 win over Liechtenstein, proving his worth despite limited playing time at his club, Hajduk.

Looking at Macedonia’s recent form, they’ve been flawless winning their last seven matches, all with clean sheets, and a combined goal difference of 12:0. That defensive solidity will be key once again. Adding to their advantage is the expected sell-out crowd of over 20,000 passionate fans, which could provide a crucial boost on home soil.

Wales, however, also come into this match on a seven-game unbeaten run, though theirs includes four wins and three draws.

What sets them apart is the level of opposition they’ve faced generally stronger than Macedonia’s making this an intriguing and well-balanced contest.