Hajduk Split vs Žilina preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa League, Europe
Stadion Poljud Yesterday - 6:00 PM
Europa League
Hajduk Split Hajduk Split
Žilina Žilina
KICKOFF : Yesterday - 6:00 PM
1st Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

In the opening leg of the Europa League first qualifying round, Hajduk Split hosts Žilina at Stadion Poljud in a matchup defined by narrow margins. The home side carries a power score of 72.26 against the visitors' 70.74, creating a modest 1.5-point edge that highlights their slight overall superiority. Both teams arrive without recent form indicators, leaving the contest open to fresh tactical interpretations. Venue familiarity at Poljud may allow Hajduk Split to control early possession and build pressure through structured build-up. Žilina will likely rely on compact organization to limit space and exploit any overcommitment from the hosts. With data on efficiency and set pieces showing low confidence levels, the emphasis falls on core structural elements and squad balance. The minimal power gap suggests a game where small details in transition and defensive shape could determine the outcome ahead of the return leg.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Hajduk Split holds a 1.5-point power advantage over Žilina based on respective scores of 72.26 and 70.74.
  • Form: Both teams register a form score of zero entering the fixture due to unavailable recent outing data.
  • Squad: The squads are closely matched overall with only a minimal separation in power metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable with null values recorded for both sides.
  • Transition: Transition statistics are not provided in the current dataset for analysis.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data carries low confidence and relies on proxy usage for both teams.
  • xVariable: The xVariable reflects a narrow power difference that favors the home side slightly.
  • Market: Hajduk Split 66.8% (Δ+0%) | Draw 21.1% (Δ+0%) | Žilina 12.1% (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 D. Sousa
D. Sousa
VS
Žilina P. Stano
P. Stano
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Hajduk Split
66.78%
Draw
21.13%
Away Žilina
12.09%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
72.26
70.74
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Hajduk Split
Žilina
Power Score
72.26
70.74
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
159
187

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Hajduk Split Hajduk Split Home
2 matches
Žilina Žilina Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
1
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-06T00:05:08+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 09, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa League, Europe · 1st Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Stadion Poljud
Capacity
34198
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Kyriakos Athanasiou
Kyriakos Sokratous
Chrysovalantis Theouli

Squad

Referee : Kyriakos Athanasiou

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
—
Fran Karačić
Fran Karačić Defender
31
Zvonimir Šarlija
Zvonimir Šarlija Defender
—
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck Defender
14
Ron Raçi
Ron Raçi Defender
32
Šimun Hrgović
Šimun Hrgović Defender
—
Mathieu Acapandié
Mathieu Acapandié Defender
36
Marino Skelin
Marino Skelin Defender
38
Luka Hodak
Luka Hodak Defender
23
Filip Krovinović
Filip Krovinović Midfielder
—
Mihael Žaper
Mihael Žaper Midfielder
6
Hugo Guillamón Sanmartín
Hugo Guillamón Sanmartín Midfielder
4
Adrion Pajaziti
Adrion Pajaziti Midfielder
—
Dalisson de Almeida Leite
Dalisson de Almeida Leite Midfielder
—
Alberto Del Moral Saelices
Alberto Del Moral Saelices Midfielder
—
E. Brruti
E. Brruti Midfielder
21
Rokas Pukstas
Rokas Pukstas Midfielder
35
Luka Jurak
Luka Jurak Midfielder
37
Noa Skoko
Noa Skoko Midfielder
8
Niko Sigur
Niko Sigur Midfielder
—
Anđelo Šutalo
Anđelo Šutalo Midfielder
26
Adam Guram
Adam Guram Midfielder
10
Marko Livaja
Marko Livaja Attacker
11
Michele Šego
Michele Šego Attacker
24
Abdulia Sanyang
Abdulia Sanyang Attacker
28
Roko Brajković
Roko Brajković Attacker
—
Lovre Lončar
Lovre Lončar Attacker
—
Dominik Babić
Dominik Babić Attacker
Referee : Kyriakos Athanasiou

Squad ▼

—
Dávid Šipoš
Dávid Šipoš Goalkeeper
1
Jakub Badžgoň
Jakub Badžgoň Goalkeeper
25
Filip Kaša
Filip Kaša Defender
17
Ján Minárik
Ján Minárik Defender
20
Krisztián Bari
Krisztián Bari Defender
14
Michal Svoboda
Michal Svoboda Defender
28
Alexander Narimanidze
Alexander Narimanidze Defender
21
Timotej Hranica
Timotej Hranica Defender
33
Tobiáš Pališčák
Tobiáš Pališčák Defender
2
Marek Okál
Marek Okál Defender
66
Miroslav Káčer
Miroslav Káčer Midfielder
10
Andrei Gabriele Florea
Andrei Gabriele Florea Midfielder
6
Xavier Rodrigue Adang Mveng
Xavier Rodrigue Adang Mveng Midfielder
11
Fabian Bzdyl
Fabian Bzdyl Midfielder
39
Lukáš Juliš
Lukáš Juliš Attacker
23
Michal Faško
Michal Faško Attacker
95
Marko Roginić
Marko Roginić Attacker
16
Patrik Iľko
Patrik Iľko Attacker
24
Samuel Ďatko
Samuel Ďatko Attacker
90
Daniel Homet Ruiz
Daniel Homet Ruiz Attacker
—
Sanusi Ridwan
Sanusi Ridwan Attacker
34
Lukáš Prokop
Lukáš Prokop Attacker
7
František Kóša
František Kóša Attacker

CONCLUSION

Hajduk Split enters this first qualifying round leg with a subtle structural edge that stems from its marginally higher power rating and home venue comfort. The absence of recent form data for either side shifts focus toward how each team executes its core principles from the opening whistle. Žilina must maintain defensive discipline to neutralize the hosts' attempts to dominate possession and create chances through midfield control. Any lapses in concentration could allow the Croatian side to build a platform for the return fixture. Both teams face the challenge of adapting quickly without extensive recent benchmarks, making in-game adjustments critical. The narrow overall gap means the encounter will likely hinge on execution in key areas rather than outright dominance by one side.