Hajduk Split vs Žalgiris preview

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Stadion Poljud Today - 7:00 PM
Europa Conference League
KICKOFF : Today - 7:00 PM
3rd Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 5 - 2

CONTEXT

Hajduk Split welcome Žalgiris to Stadion Poljud for the second leg of their Europa Conference League third qualifying round tie. The Croatian side hold a commanding 5-2 aggregate advantage after the first leg in Vilnius. Power metrics indicate Žalgiris as the stronger side overall yet Hajduk enjoy a clear home edge and superior recent form. Both teams operate without domestic league positions to reference given the international nature of the fixture. Set piece data remains limited with low confidence indicators across the board. The match offers a platform for Hajduk to close out progression while Žalgiris must find a way to overturn the deficit on the road. Smooth transitions and efficiency in open play could prove decisive in the closing stages.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Žalgiris hold the higher power score at 34 compared to Hajduk Split's 25.74.
  • Form: Hajduk Split post a form score of 50 while Žalgiris sit at 30.
  • Squad: Detailed squad information is not available for either side ahead of the fixture.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable in the current dataset for both teams.
  • Transition: Transition play details remain unspecified due to limited available statistics.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence with proxy values used for both teams.
  • xVariable: Expected variable metrics are not provided in the pre-match data.
  • Market: Hajduk Split 70.3% (Δ+0%) | Draw 17.7% (Δ+0%) | Žalgiris 12% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Hajduk Split G. García García
G. García García
VS
Žalgiris A. Skerla
A. Skerla
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.8
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Žalgiris Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.8 i
Last 6 Opponents
Hajduk Split Rank: 76 L
Dinamo Tbilisi Rank: W
Dinamo Tbilisi Rank: L
Petrovac Rank: W
Petrovac Rank: W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Hajduk Split
70.28%
Draw
17.73%
Away Žalgiris
11.99%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
25.74
34
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Hajduk Split
Žalgiris
Power Score
25.74
34
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Hajduk Split Opponent-weighted form score
Žalgiris Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Hajduk Split Žalgiris

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Hajduk Split HAJ Home
1 matches
Žalgiris ŽLG Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
1
Goals
5
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
5
+3
Goal Difference
-3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-13T00:07:09+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 13, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 3rd Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 5 - 2
Stadium
Stadion Poljud
Capacity
34198
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Matthias Jöllenbeck
Dominik Schaal
Jonas Weickenmeier
Tobias Reichel

Squad

Referee : Matthias Jöllenbeck

Squad

44
Dante Stipica
Dante Stipica Goalkeeper
1
Ivica Ivušić
Ivica Ivušić Goalkeeper
33
Toni Silić
Toni Silić Goalkeeper
99
Davyd Fesyuk
Davyd Fesyuk Goalkeeper
15
Dario Maresic
Dario Maresic Defender
17
Dario Melnjak
Dario Melnjak Defender
29
Fran Karačić
Fran Karačić Defender
14
Ron Raçi
Ron Raçi Defender
32
Šimun Hrgović
Šimun Hrgović Defender
22
Mathieu Acapandié
Niko Fridl
Niko Fridl Defender
36
Marino Skelin
Marino Skelin Defender
38
Luka Hodak
Luka Hodak Defender
Luka Banovic
Luka Banovic Defender
Roko Gabrić
Roko Gabrić Defender
45
Mihael Žaper
Mihael Žaper Midfielder
4
Adrion Pajaziti
Adrion Pajaziti Midfielder
19
E. Brruti
E. Brruti Midfielder
21
Rokas Pukstas
Rokas Pukstas Midfielder
8
Niko Sigur
Niko Sigur Midfielder
16
Anđelo Šutalo
Anđelo Šutalo Midfielder
26
Adam Guram
Adam Guram Midfielder
10
Marko Livaja
Marko Livaja Attacker
11
Michele Šego
Michele Šego Attacker
7
Abdulia Sanyang
Abdulia Sanyang Attacker
28
Roko Brajković
Roko Brajković Attacker
Marin Soticek
Marin Soticek Attacker
Dominik Babić
Dominik Babić Attacker
42
Peter Nnaemeka Ugwuodo
Peter Nnaemeka Ugwuodo Attacker
Referee : Matthias Jöllenbeck

Squad

12
Vincentas Šarkauskas
95
Dominykas Čekavičius
21
Dominik Franke
Dominik Franke Defender
15
Petar Bosančić
Petar Bosančić Defender
13
Klaudijus Upstas
Klaudijus Upstas Defender
5
Grigore Ioan Turda
4
Danny Koy Lupano
Danny Koy Lupano Defender
23
Saba Mamatsashvili
14
Martynas Šetkus
Martynas Šetkus Defender
77
Jury Kendysh
Jury Kendysh Midfielder
22
Ovidijus Verbickas
Ovidijus Verbickas Midfielder
18
Deividas Šešplaukis
9
Gustas Jarusevičius
10
Paulius Golubickas
Paulius Golubickas Midfielder
20
Ivan Lytvynenko
Ivan Lytvynenko Midfielder
29
Kajus Bička
Kajus Bička Midfielder
6
Marko Capan
Marko Capan Midfielder
8
Liviu Ion Antal
Liviu Ion Antal Attacker
7
Nemanja Mihajlović
19
Stanislav Bilenkiy
11
Nikola Petković
Nikola Petković Attacker
70
Bryan Silva Teixeira
27
Matas Vareika
Matas Vareika Attacker

CONCLUSION

Hajduk Split enter the second leg with a strong platform after their first leg victory and will look to control proceedings at home. Their superior form score suggests better recent rhythm compared to the visitors. Žalgiris face a steep challenge needing multiple goals while defending against a motivated home side. Limited set piece and efficiency data add uncertainty to tactical planning for both coaches. The aggregate lead gives Hajduk flexibility to manage the game while still pushing for a positive result. Overall the encounter should hinge on how effectively each side converts chances in open play and manages defensive organisation under pressure from the Poljud crowd.