Hajduk Split vs Žalgiris preview
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Stadion Poljud
Today - 7:00 PM
Europa Conference League
Live: Half Time Break
Today
7:00 PM
3rd Qualifying Round ·
Leg 2 of 2 ·
Aggregate : 5 - 2
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 13
Statistics
Possession
HAJ
59%
ŽLG
41%
Top Statistics
4
Shots
0
50
Dangerous attacks
20
50
Possession
50
5
Corners
4
7
Free kicks
11
Match Overview
39
Ball Safe
39
6
Goal Attempts
0
15
Throwins
6
Attacking
61
Attacks
38
Defensive
0
Saves
2
Discipline
13
Fouls
7
Lineup
Referee :
Matthias Jöllenbeck
Manager ▼
G. García García
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
Referee :
Matthias Jöllenbeck
Manager ▼
A. Skerla
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
14
Martynas Šetkus
Defender
29
Kajus Bička
Midfielder
CONTEXT
At half-time the scoreline stands at 0-0 between Hajduk Split and Žalgiris. Hajduk Split controlled the opening period with 61 percent possession and created the clearer openings while Žalgiris stayed compact and limited clear chances. No red cards were shown and both sides finished the first half with clean sheets. Pre-match signals pointed to Žalgiris as the stronger side yet the live picture shows Hajduk Split holding the initiative through sustained pressure and territorial dominance. The game has remained measured with few interruptions and both teams have managed the tempo without major disruptions. Hajduk Split has edged the qualitative battle in chances and control despite the pre-match expectation of a more even or away-favored contest. The break arrives with the match still level and both teams set to regroup.
TL;DR
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Live state: The match is level at 0-0 at half-time.
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Structural vs live: The live result picture is in line with the pre-match structural edge for Žalgiris.
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Projection vs live: Live dynamics are currently neutral with pre-match projection leadership.
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xG trend: xG trend not yet conclusive from available live data.
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Possession profile: Hajduk Split 61% vs Žalgiris 39% possession.
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Event impact: No major structural event distortion currently detected.
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Second-half outlook: Live efficiency trend is in line with; The remainder should be decided by execution in transitions and set plays.
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Market: Hajduk Split 58.7% (Δ+0.7%) | Draw 27.8% (Δ-0.9%) | Žalgiris 13.5% (Δ+0.2%).
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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Jöllenbeck
Referee
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25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
30.4
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
4
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
D. Schaal
1st Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
J. Weickenmeier
2nd Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
T. Reichel
4th Official
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
G. García García
VS
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
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Hajduk Split
58.7%
Draw
27.8%
Žalgiris
13.5%
Movement
Changes since opening
Hajduk Split
+0.74%
Draw
-0.91%
Žalgiris
+0.17%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat 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
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Global Rank
-
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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.
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Hajduk Split
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Opponent-weighted form score
Žalgiris
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Hajduk Split Žalgiris
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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Hajduk Split
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
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Žalgiris
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Hajduk Split
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Žalgiris
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Hajduk Split
Žalgiris
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Hajduk Split
Žalgiris
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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vs
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Hajduk Split
Žalgiris
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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Hajduk Split
vs
Žalgiris
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Hajduk Split
Žalgiris
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
Hajduk Split
0.00
Žalgiris
0.00
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Hajduk Split
Žalgiris
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
Hajduk Split
0.00
Žalgiris
0.00
Hajduk Split
Žalgiris
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- HAJ had peak pressure around 29'.
- HAJ started the game with stronger pressure.
HAJ Pressure
ŽLG Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
HAJ reached the top pressure at 29' (59.99).
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: 2026-08-13T18:30:27+00:00
PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
33 T. Silić
22 M. Acapandié
15 D. Maresic
14 R. Raçi
17 D. Melnjak
16 A. Šutalo
23 M. Soticek
10 (C) M. Livaja
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
Next Match
Hajduk Split
vs
Gorica
League: 1. HNL
Kickoff: Sun, 16 Aug - 7:00 PM
Venue: ŠRC Velika Gorica
CONCLUSION
At this live stage, the run of play and underlying metrics suggest a in line path versus pre-match expectations. Projection alignment is neutral, while efficiency indicators are in line with. The halftime score stands at Hajduk Split 0-0 Žalgiris. The remainder should be decided by execution in transitions and set plays.
Match Commentary