The thrilling UEFA Europa League match on 09.07.2026 will see HNK Hajduk Split clash with Žilina. While HNK Hajduk Split has been the standout team this season, Žilina is known for pulling off surprises. Read our in-depth analysis to get a clearer picture of what to expect and discover why betting on HNK Hajduk Split might be a smart choice.
HNK Hajduk Split vs Žilina Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Celje | HNK Hajduk Split | 01.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | LNZ Cherkasy | HNK Hajduk Split | 27.06.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Shkendija | HNK Hajduk Split | 23.06.2026 | 0-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | HNK Hajduk Split | Siroki Brijeg | 17.01.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | HNK Hajduk Split | Posušje | 14.01.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Croatia Zmijavci | HNK Hajduk Split | 11.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| HNL | HNK Hajduk Split | Vukovar | 22.05.2026 | 6-3 |
| HNL | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | HNK Hajduk Split | 16.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| HNL | Dinamo Zagreb | HNK Hajduk Split | 09.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| HNL | HNK Hajduk Split | NK Varazdin | 03.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Pardubice | Žilina | 01.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Odra Opole | Žilina | 28.06.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Dynamo Kyiv | Žilina | 24.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Žilina | Opava | 20.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Žilina | Opava | 31.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Riga | Žilina | 23.01.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Yelimay Semey | Žilina | 20.01.2026 | 0-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lech Poznan | Žilina | 17.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Žilina | Gornik Zabrze | 10.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| Super Liga | Žilina | Podbrezová | 16.05.2026 | 0-2 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: HNK Hajduk Split vs Žilina
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Betting Intelligence: HNK Hajduk Split vs Žilina
htmlThis is the kind of match that gets your pulse racing. Hajduk Split, one of the most passionate clubs in all of European football, host Žilina in the UEFA Europa League. The Dalmatian giants are heavy favourites. But in European football, that tag can be a burden as much as a badge of honour.
The bookmakers have Hajduk at 1.43. That tells you everything about how the market views this one. But here's what you need to watch for — Hajduk's recent domestic form is far from flawless.
Strip away the friendly results and look at the HNL campaign. Hajduk lost to Dinamo Zagreb twice, dropped points against Slaven Belupo and NK Lokomotiva, and also fell to Osijek at home. That home defeat matters. The Poljud faithful expect dominance. When it doesn't come, the pressure builds fast.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Hajduk being a well-oiled machine. They are capable of brilliance — that 6-3 demolition of Vukovar and a 3-1 win at Istra show the firepower is very real. But inconsistency runs through their season like a crack in the wall.
Now look at Žilina. Their Slovak Super Liga form collapsed badly towards the end of the campaign. They lost to Spartak Trnava and Podbrezová, and were thumped 3-1 by Dunajska Streda. Their pre-season has been underwhelming too. Draws with Pardubice and Opava, and a 2-0 loss to Dynamo Kyiv, don't exactly scream European readiness.
Here's a surprising detail most casual fans will miss. Žilina have been remarkably leaky on the road in recent months. They conceded in nearly every away fixture during the pre-season and competitive spell. Hajduk's attack, even if inconsistent, should punish that.
I see Hajduk winning this comfortably. My prediction is a 3-0 home victory. The Poles crowd will be electric, and Žilina simply lack the defensive solidity to weather that storm for ninety minutes.
For betting-focused readers, the Asian handicap market looks genuinely interesting here. Backing Hajduk on a -1.5 handicap at enhanced odds offers real value given Žilina's away defensive record. Over 2.5 goals is another market worth serious consideration — both sides have shown they can leak goals when the pressure is on.
My bold event prediction? Hajduk score inside the first twenty minutes. The crowd will demand it. And on this occasion, I think the team delivers.
Saturday night under the Dalmatian sky. European football back where it belongs. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Krovinović | Croatia | 30 | Midfielder | 175 | 69 |
| Y. Benrahou | Morocco | 27 | Attacker | 170 | 68 |
| I. Ivušić | Croatia | 31 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 77 |
| A. Kalik | Australia | 28 | Midfielder | 176 | 72 |
| M. Šego | Croatia | 25 | Attacker | 178 | 74 |
| F. Karačić | Australia | 30 | Defender | 181 | 75 |
| Z. Šarlija | Croatia | 29 | Defender | 189 | 80 |
| I. Diallo | Côte d'Ivoire | 29 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
| A. Sanyang | Gambia | 27 | Attacker | 173 | 69 |
| A. Pajaziti | Kosovo | 23 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| T. Silić | Croatia | 22 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Š. Hrgović | Croatia | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Pukštas | USA | 21 | Midfielder | 181 | 75 |
| R. Brajković | Croatia | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Skoko | Croatia | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Skelin | Croatia | 19 | Defender | 190 | n/a |
| B. Durdov | Croatia | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Branimir Mlačić | Croatia | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| I. Pocrnjić | Croatia | 18 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| R. Raci | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Roginić | Croatia | 30 | Defender | 188 cm | 80 kg |
| F. Kaša | Czechia | 32 | Defender | 189 cm | 77 kg |
| J. Minárik | Slovakia | 28 | Defender | 177 cm | n/a |
| D. Ďuriš | Slovakia | 27 | Attacker | 186 | 80 |
| M. Káčer | Slovakia | 30 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 77 kg |
| S. Ďatko | Slovakia | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Faško | Slovakia | 31 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 76 kg |
| P. Iľko | Slovakia | 25 | Attacker | 180 cm | 72 kg |
| K. Bari | Slovakia | 25 | Midfielder | 173 cm | 61 kg |
| A. Kaprálik | Slovakia | 24 | Attacker | 173 | 63 |
| Ľ. Belko | Slovakia | 24 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| S. Kopásek | Slovakia | 23 | Midfielder | 175 cm | n/a |
| R. Sanusi | Nigeria | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Svoboda | Slovakia | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Narimanidze | Georgia | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Prokop | Slovakia | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Gidi | Ghana | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| X. Adang | Cameroon | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Jokl | Slovakia | 19 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| T. Pališčák | Slovakia | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
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