SKOPJE, North Macedonia (Interstat) — Sileks hosts Shkendija on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in a Cup in North Macedonia matchup with significant momentum on both sides.

The two teams enter the contest on contrasting trajectories. Shkendija has won three of its last four league matches, including a 2-1 victory over AP Brera Strumica on May 15. The only blemish in that stretch was a 1-1 draw with Sileks on May 1 in their most recent head-to-head meeting. That result followed a 2-1 Shkendija win over Sileks on Feb. 22.

Shkendija’s form has been strong overall. The team has posted wins against Struga (3-1 on May 9), Bashkimi Kumanovo (3-2 on April 27) and Shkupi (6-0 on April 13), though a 3-2 loss to Shkendija’s own reserve team on April 22 was an unusual result. Shkendija also recorded a 4-1 victory over GFK Tikvesh Kavadarci on April 17.

Sileks, meanwhile, enters Wednesday’s match after a 1-0 loss to KF Arsimi-1973 Chegrane on May 15. That defeat snapped a brief positive run. Prior to that, Sileks had drawn 1-1 with Vardar on May 9 and earned a 2-0 loss to Voska Ohrid on April 22. The team’s results have been mixed, with wins against AP Brera Strumica (4-0 on April 17), Bashkimi Kumanovo (1-0 on April 11) and GFK Tikvesh Kavadarci (3-0 on April 7) offset by losses to Struga (2-0 on April 27) and FK Rabotnichki Skopje (2-0 on March 20).

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 4-1 victory for Sileks, though the recent head-to-head record suggests a tighter contest. The teams played to a 1-1 draw on May 1, and Shkendija’s 2-1 win in February showed its ability to win in Sileks’ home stadium.

After Wednesday’s cup match, both teams face league fixtures on May 24. Shkendija travels to Vardar, while Sileks visits FK Makedonija Gjorche Petrov.

Wednesday’s cup match is a single-elimination affair, with the winner advancing to the next round. Sileks will look to capitalize on home-field advantage, while Shkendija aims to continue its strong recent form. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. local time.