Scotland v Macedonia: Pandev expected to start MACEDONIA captain Goran Pandev is nursing a shoulder problem ahead of his team's World Cup qualifier against Scotland. However, the Napoli playmaker, who has scored a record 26 goals for his country, is expected to face the Scots at the Philip II National Arena in Skopje. Macedonia head coach Cedomir Janevski had challenged his side to claim six points from their British double-header and they are halfway there following a 2-1 win over Wales on Friday. However, Janevski has warned that Gordon Strachan's team will pose a more difficult challenge. Janevski told local media: "For me Scotland is a better team than Wales, particularly after the change in coach. They are a more dicsiplined unit now. Our ambition is to win the game, but we must be calm and patient. Meanwhile, Macedonia match-winner Ivan Trichkovski has told Scotland his men are guaranteed to win tonight in Skopje. The Waasland-Beveren striker netted against Wales on Friday on their way to a 2-1 victory. And while he admits he respects Scotland and their players, he has absolutely no doubt they will complete a British double tonight. He said: "We expect a very hard match against Scotland. Scotland has a squad full of quality, regardless of some of their previous results in our group. But in front of our fans, we are definitely going to win this match. The win against Wales was really important because it gives us great hope. We are coming to the end of the section and a win here motivates us because we can finish third. Team-mate Jovan Kostovski, who also plays in Belgium, with Leuven, also believes Scotland are there for the taking. He said: "We couldn't have wished for a better night against Wales. That result gives us impetus for playing against Scotland. We believe they can be beaten too and I think we can get another victory. Macedonia have been backed from 6-4 to 5-4 to beat Scotland tonight and keep Strachan's men rooted at the foot of the table. McBookie.com are offering a top price 13-5 for a Scotland win. Spokesman Paul Petrie said: "We didn't expect to pick anything up against Belgium, but Macedonia should be a winnable game. Sadly, the punters don't seem to think so, and it has been one-way traffic for a home win. That would mean we are likely to finish the campaign in last place unless we can beat Croatia at home.