Žilina vs HNK Hajduk Split Prediction, Tips & Odds

Žilina vs HNK Hajduk Split

UEFA Europa League1st Qualifying Round
Žilina
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Referee: H. Fesnic
HNK Hajduk Split
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★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.75
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.69 (implied 59.1%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 61.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.62). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (61.6% vs 59.1%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours HNK Hajduk Split to win against Žilina, with a projected scoreline of 2-0. Hajduk Split is in excellent form, having secured five consecutive victories in their last five matches. This impressive run reflects a strong attacking capability and solid defensive performance, which will be crucial in a knockout format like the UEFA Europa League. In contrast, Žilina has struggled recently, managing only three draws and two losses in their last five matches. This lack of momentum could impact their confidence heading into this crucial fixture. The team will need to find a way to improve their performance if they hope to challenge Hajduk Split effectively. The model suggests a high probability of victory for Hajduk Split, with a win probability that underscores their recent form. However, a potential caveat for Hajduk is the pressure of playing away from home, which could influence their performance. For a detailed explanation of the methodology behind this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results over 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
Žilina Win31%3.03
Draw23%3.39
HNK Hajduk Split Win46%2.15
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6952.2%

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

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.8850.5%

Žilina manage games at home, conceding just 1.55 goals per match. HNK Hajduk Split score 1.82 on the road.

Correct Score
Žilina 1-1 HNK Hajduk Split
6.3315.9%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.9% probability.

Asian Handicap
HNK Hajduk Split -0.0
1.5840%

HNK Hajduk Split have been the stronger side, winning 55% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.33
15.9%
0-1
7.70
13.1%
1-2
8.32
12.1%
1-0
9.28
10.8%
0-0
9.51
10.6%
2-1
10.09
10.0%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 15.9% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Žilina
-0.0
2.27
HNK Hajduk Split
+0.0
1.58
Žilina
-0.3
2.55
HNK Hajduk Split
+0.3
1.90
Žilina
-0.5
2.94
HNK Hajduk Split
+0.5
2.09
Žilina
-1.5
6.00
HNK Hajduk Split
+1.5
3.75

Lines averaged across 6 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

Žilina vs HNK Hajduk Split
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
3.003.452.141.901.851.672.00
Marathonbet
3.183.482.131.871.901.692.02
Betfair
3.003.602.151.871.901.752.05
Pinnacle
3.103.342.071.851.88
SBO
2.863.022.051.891.87
William Hill
3.003.202.151.702.00
Bet365
2.753.502.251.901.901.732.00
1xBet
3.183.482.151.871.901.692.05
Unibet
3.153.452.141.741.951.612.14
Betano
3.003.452.201.871.881.702.02
Superbet
3.053.352.201.851.851.712.02
BetVictor
3.103.402.201.821.851.672.05

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
89.8%
Over 1.5 Goals
73.3%
Over 2.5 Goals
49.5%
Over 3.5 Goals
29.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XŽilina or Draw
54%1.63
12Žilina or HNK Hajduk Split
77%1.27
X2Draw or HNK Hajduk Split
69%1.34

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (HNK Hajduk Split leads 1-0)
0 Žilina0 Draw1 HNK Hajduk Split
09 Jul
HNK Hajduk Split
2-0
Žilina
UEFA Europa League

In the head-to-head record between Žilina and HNK Hajduk Split, HNK Hajduk Split has won 1 match, while Žilina has not secured any victories or draws. The single encounter ended with a clear 2-0 victory for HNK Hajduk Split, indicating a decisive win rather than a close contest. This result highlights a one-sided matchup, as Žilina has yet to score against HNK Hajduk Split in their only meeting to date.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
ŽilinaHNK Hajduk Split
0.91Goals p.g.1.82
1.55Goals conceded p.g.0.91
9%Clean sheets45%
18%Win rate55%
2.45Avg goals in match2.73
xG per game2.13
xGA per game0.21
Possession %56%
Shots on target / game5.3
Corners per game4.7
Žilina
Recent Form

Žilina have won 2 of their last 5 matches at home, drawing 1 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Žilina 1-1 and lost to Žilina 0-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 2W 3D 6L from the last 11 games (18% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: ŽilinaAll competitions
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
24 Jun
Dynamo Kyiv
2-0
Žilina
Friendlies Clubs
20 Jun
Žilina
1-1
Opava
Friendlies Clubs
16 May
Žilina
0-2
Podbrezová
Super Liga
2
Win
18%
3
Draw
27%
6
Lost
55%
HNK Hajduk Split
Recent Form

HNK Hajduk Split have won 3 of their last 7 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 1. Their recent away fixtures include beat Celje 0-1 and beat LNZ Cherkasy 0-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 3D 2L from the last 11 games (55% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: HNK Hajduk SplitAll competitions
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
16 May
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
1-1
HNK Hajduk Split
HNL
6
Win
55%
3
Draw
27%
2
Lost
18%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Žilina

No reported absences

HNK Hajduk Split

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.

Value Bets
Žilina Win3.03 (31.3%)
HNK Hajduk Split Win2.15 (45.8%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.86 (49.5%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.88 (50.5%)
Both Teams Score1.69 (52.2%)
BTTS No2.04 (47.8%)
Speculative
Draw3.39 (22.9%)

Yellow Card Prediction

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

Corner Prediction

Žilina average 0.9 goals per match at home; HNK Hajduk Split 1.8 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 2.13 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 55% of them. They put 5.3 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
Both Teams to Score Yes

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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.

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