HNK Hajduk Split vs Žilina Prediction, Tips & Odds

HNK Hajduk Split vs Žilina

UEFA Europa League1st Qualifying Round
HNK Hajduk Split
LWWWW
2 - 0
Stadion Poljud, Split
Referee: A. Kyriakos
Žilina
DWWLD
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.68
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.61 (implied 62.3%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 64.8% probability (an expert ratio of 1.54). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (64.8% vs 62.3%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours HNK Hajduk Split to win this match, projecting a scoreline of approximately 2-1. Hajduk Split has shown strong form recently, with four wins and one draw in their last five matches, indicating a solid performance leading into this fixture. Their consistency is highlighted by their ability to secure results, which is crucial in knockout competitions like the UEFA Europa League. In contrast, Žilina has struggled in their recent outings, managing no wins in their last five matches, with three draws and two losses. This lack of form could be a significant factor as they face a confident Hajduk Split side. The inability to convert draws into wins may hinder Žilina's chances of success in this away fixture. According to the model, Hajduk Split has a 64.2% probability of winning, while a draw stands at 21.8% and Žilina at 14.0%. Additionally, there is a 53.8% likelihood of over 2.5 goals being scored. One caveat to consider is that if Žilina can improve their performance and find a way to break their winless streak, they might challenge Hajduk Split more than anticipated. The full methodology behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, using an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
HNK Hajduk Split Win63%1.34
Draw18%4.86
Žilina Win19%7.35
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8652.1%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.6156.5%

Combined goal output is high (3.0 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
HNK Hajduk Split 2-0 Žilina
6.4915.5%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.5% probability.

Asian Handicap
HNK Hajduk Split -1.5
2.0043%

HNK Hajduk Split have been the stronger side, winning 50% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-0
6.49
15.5%
1-0
7.21
14.0%
2-1
7.63
13.2%
3-0
8.53
11.8%
1-1
8.90
11.3%
3-1
9.97
10.1%

Our model projects a 2-0 HNK Hajduk Split win as the most likely scoreline at 15.5% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature HNK Hajduk Split clean sheets, in line with their 42% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
HNK Hajduk Split
-0.0
1.10
Žilina
+0.0
5.67
HNK Hajduk Split
-0.5
1.35
Žilina
+0.5
6.28
HNK Hajduk Split
-1.5
2.00
Žilina
+1.5
13.00

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. HNK Hajduk Split are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

HNK Hajduk Split vs Žilina
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.334.608.251.622.201.831.80
Marathonbet
1.345.157.601.602.291.841.84
Betfair
1.305.008.001.572.251.851.85
Pinnacle
1.325.458.021.602.35
SBO
1.324.346.571.682.11
William Hill
1.354.756.501.831.85
Bet365
1.364.756.501.622.251.911.80
1xBet
1.355.157.551.602.291.841.86
Unibet
1.374.607.501.632.101.901.78
888Sport
1.334.756.501.572.251.831.85
Betano
1.374.757.101.622.221.871.83
Superbet
1.364.856.901.592.221.901.82
BetVictor
1.335.008.501.572.201.831.87

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
92.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
78.8%
Over 2.5 Goals
56.5%
Over 3.5 Goals
37.5%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XHNK Hajduk Split or Draw
81%1.07
12HNK Hajduk Split or Žilina
82%1.14
X2Draw or Žilina
37%2.95

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (HNK Hajduk Split leads 1-0)
1 HNK Hajduk Split0 Draw0 Žilina
09 Jul
HNK Hajduk Split
2-0
Žilina
UEFA Europa League

HNK Hajduk Split has a head-to-head record of 1 win and 0 draws against Žilina, with Žilina yet to secure a victory. The only match played between these teams ended with Hajduk Split winning 2-0, indicating a clear victory. This result suggests that Hajduk Split has had the upper hand in their past encounter, demonstrating a level of dominance. As it stands, Žilina has not managed to score against Hajduk Split in their only meeting, which may indicate challenges for them in breaking through Hajduk's defense.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
HNK Hajduk SplitŽilina
1.75Goals p.g.1.29
1Goals conceded p.g.1.64
42%Clean sheets7%
50%Win rate29%
2.75Avg goals in match2.93
2.03xG per game
0.05xGA per game
54%Possession %
6.0Shots on target / game
4.5Corners per game
HNK Hajduk Split
Recent Form

HNK Hajduk Split have won 3 of their last 4 matches at home, drawing 0 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include beat HNK Hajduk Split 2-0 and beat HNK Hajduk Split 6-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 3D 3L from the last 12 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: HNK Hajduk SplitAll competitions
16 Jul
Žilina
2-1
HNK Hajduk Split
UEFA Europa League
09 Jul
HNK Hajduk Split
2-0
Žilina
UEFA Europa League
01 Jul
Celje
0-1
HNK Hajduk Split
Friendlies Clubs
27 Jun
LNZ Cherkasy
0-1
HNK Hajduk Split
Friendlies Clubs
23 Jun
Shkendija
0-4
HNK Hajduk Split
Friendlies Clubs
22 May
HNK Hajduk Split
6-3
Vukovar
HNL
6
Win
50%
3
Draw
25%
3
Lost
25%
Žilina
Recent Form

Žilina have won 0 of their last 6 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include lost to HNK Hajduk Split 2-0 and drew with Pardubice 2-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 4W 4D 6L from the last 14 games (29% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: ŽilinaAll competitions
26 Jul
Žilina
4-4
FK Košice
Super Liga
23 Jul
Žilina
2-1
GKS Katowice
UEFA Europa Conference League
16 Jul
Žilina
2-1
HNK Hajduk Split
UEFA Europa League
09 Jul
HNK Hajduk Split
2-0
Žilina
UEFA Europa League
01 Jul
Pardubice
2-2
Žilina
Friendlies Clubs
28 Jun
Odra Opole
0-0
Žilina
Friendlies Clubs
4
Win
29%
4
Draw
29%
6
Lost
43%

Lineups

Confirmed

HNK Hajduk Split4-2-3-1Confirmed

15Dario MarešićDEF
22Mathieu AcapandiéDEF
17Dario MelnjakDEF
32Šimun HrgovićDEF
5Alec Van HoorenbeeckDEF
11Michele ŠegoFWD
33Toni SilićGK
4Adrion PajazitiMID
21Rokas PukštasMID
9Dalisson de AlmeidaMID
28Roko BrajkovićMID
29Fran KaračićDEF
14Ron RaçiDEF
38Luka HodakDEF
36Marino SkelinDEF
26Adam HuramFWD
10Marko LivajaFWD
44Dante StipicaGK
1Ivica IvušićGK
37Noa SkokoMID
20Alberto del MoralMID
19Etnik BrrutiMID
6Mihael ŽaperMID

Žilina3-4-3Confirmed

28Aleksandre NarimanidzeDEF
33Tobias PaliscakDEF
21Timotej HranicaDEF
25Filip KašaDEF
23Michal FaškoFWD
95Marko RoginićFWD
1Jakub BadzgonGK
20Krisztián BariMID
7Frantisek KosaMID
66Miroslav KáčerMID
11Fabian BzdylMID
17Ján MinárikDEF
2Marek OkalDEF
34Lukas ProkopFWD
16Patrik IľkoFWD
1Dávid SípošGK
26Tamás TarcsiGK
24Samuel ĎatkoMID
10Andrei FloreaMID
9Patrik BalejaMID
6Xavier AdangMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

HNK Hajduk Split

No reported absences

Žilina

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
HNK Hajduk Split Win1.34 (62.8%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.61 (56.5%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.23 (43.5%)
Both Teams Score1.86 (52.1%)
BTTS No1.83 (47.9%)
Speculative
Draw4.86 (18%)
Žilina Win7.35 (19.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

A. Kyriakos has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by A. Kyriakos to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

HNK Hajduk Split average 1.8 goals per match at home; Žilina 1.3 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.

Player Stats Bet

HNK Hajduk Split have generated 2.03 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 50% of them. They put 6.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. HNK Hajduk Split player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.