GEVGELIJA, North Macedonia (Interstat) — A crucial early-season clash in North Macedonia’s Second League - North sees Kozuv Gevgelija host Deton Plachkovica on Thursday, with both sides looking to build momentum from positive recent results.

The Week 4 matchup at Gradski Stadion Gevgelija pits a Kozuv side coming off a road victory against a Deton Plachkovica team that earned a hard-fought point against a traditional power.

Kozuv Gevgelija (1-1-1) enters with confidence after a 1-0 away win over Ohrid Lihnidos on Sunday. That result followed a 2-1 home victory over Tikvesh in December. Their form at home has been mixed, with a 2-0 loss to Shkupi in September.

Deton Plachkovica (1-1-1) is unbeaten in its last two outings. It played to a scoreless draw against Vardar Skopje on Saturday, April 4, and recorded a dominant 4-1 road win at Bashkimi 2008 in late August.

Statistical models suggest a tightly contested affair. The Interstat game simulator projects a 1-1 draw. However, the same outlet’s ELO rating system gives Kozuv Gevgelija a slight edge, assigning the home side a 55.20 percent probability of victory.

The match is the first of a quick two-game set for both clubs. Kozuv Gevgelija will travel to face Borec Veles next Friday, April 17. Deton Plachkovica will host Aresimi on the same date.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) on Thursday, April 9, 2026.