Match Prediction
Match Prediction
World
HNK Rijeka
€36.97m
Ludogorets
€55.45m
Preview
The wait is almost over for fans eager to see how the HNK Rijeka vs Ludogorets prediction plays out on July 22, 2025, at 19:45 GMT. While detailed updates on player form, injuries, and tactical tweaks are still under wraps—these usually surface closer to match day—there’s already plenty to unpack from the stats, recent form, and betting odds. Let’s dive into the head to head, tactical expectations, and what the numbers are telling us about this UEFA Champions League fixture.
Both Rijeka and Ludogorets have made a habit of defying expectations on the European stage. Rijeka, representing Croatia, are known for their disciplined defensive structure and ability to frustrate bigger teams—just ask Dinamo Zagreb, who couldn’t break them down in a 0:0 draw last November. Ludogorets, Bulgaria’s perennial champions, are no strangers to upsets either, having held Lyon to a 1:1 draw away from home earlier this year.
As of now, tactical details and staff news remain a mystery, but both teams are expected to stick to their tried-and-tested approaches. Rijeka will likely focus on compact defending and quick transitions, while Ludogorets, with a higher squad value (€55.45m vs Rijeka’s €36.97m), may look to control possession and create more chances.
On paper, Rijeka are slight favorites, but the betting odds suggest a tight contest. Ludogorets’ ability to grind out results away from home makes the X2 (away win or draw) market particularly interesting for sports betting fans. The AI trust rating for this bet sits at 5.6/10 with odds of 1.65—solid value for those who like a bit of insurance.
There’s no recent head to head history between these sides in European competitions, but stylistically, this could be a chess match. Ludogorets are forecasted to have 55% possession, firing off 13 shots (4 on target) compared to Rijeka’s 8 shots (2 on target). Expect Ludogorets to push forward, but Rijeka’s defensive discipline could keep things tight, especially in the first half.
Now, let’s get nerdy with the numbers. Our AI model leans toward Ludogorets, giving the away win a trust rating of 4.4/10 and odds of 3.25. Not the highest confidence, but enough to raise eyebrows—especially considering Ludogorets’ recent heroics in France.
The predicted final score? A cagey 0:1 in favor of Ludogorets, with a goalless first half. The stats back this up: both teams are expected to keep things tight, with only 8 corners (3 for Rijeka, 5 for Ludogorets) and, surprisingly, no yellow cards forecasted—perhaps the referee’s whistle will get a well-deserved rest.
While we await more detailed updates on player fitness and tactical plans, the HNK Rijeka vs Ludogorets prediction leans toward a narrow away win or draw. Keep an eye on the latest news as match day approaches, but for now, the smart money is on Ludogorets to leave Croatia with at least a point—and maybe, just maybe, all three.
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X2 -154
Ludogorets to win or draw with odds of -1542 225
Ludogorets is expected to win with odds of 225Under 2.5 -149
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -118
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&U4.5 -122
Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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Recent Matches of HNK Rijeka| 11 Dec |
Rijeka.
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| Celje.
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| 06 Dec | W |
Rijeka.
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3:1
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Recent Matches of Ludogorets
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PAOK. | |
| 08 Dec | D | Ludogorets. |
1:1 |
Slavia Sofia. |
| 04 Dec | W |  Dobrudzha. |
0:2 |
Ludogorets. |
World - UEFA Champions League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arsenal | 5 | 14-1 | 15 |
| 2 |
Paris Saint Ge | 5 | 19-8 | 12 |
| 3 |
Bayern Münche | 5 | 15-6 | 12 |
| 4 |
Inter | 5 | 12-3 | 12 |
| 5 |
Real Madrid | 5 | 12-5 | 12 |
| 6 |
Borussia Dortm | 5 | 17-11 | 10 |
| 7 |
Chelsea | 5 | 12-6 | 10 |
| 8 |
Sporting CP | 5 | 11-5 | 10 |
| 9 |
Manchester Cit | 5 | 10-5 | 10 |
| 10 |
Atalanta | 5 | 6-5 | 10 |
| 11 |
Newcastle | 5 | 11-4 | 9 |
| 12 |
Atletico Madri | 5 | 12-10 | 9 |
| 13 |
Liverpool | 5 | 10-8 | 9 |
| 14 |
Galatasaray | 5 | 8-7 | 9 |
| 15 |
PSV Eindhoven | 5 | 13-8 | 8 |
| 16 |
Tottenham | 5 | 10-7 | 8 |
| 17 |
Bayer Leverkus | 5 | 8-10 | 8 |
| 18 |
Barcelona | 5 | 12-10 | 7 |
| 19 |
Qarabag | 5 | 8-9 | 7 |
| 20 |
Napoli | 5 | 6-9 | 7 |
| 21 |
Marseille | 5 | 8-6 | 6 |
| 22 |
Juventus | 5 | 10-10 | 6 |
| 23 |
Monaco | 5 | 6-8 | 6 |
| 24 |
Pafos | 5 | 4-7 | 6 |
| 25 |
Union St. Gill | 5 | 5-12 | 6 |
| 26 |
Club Brugge KV | 5 | 8-13 | 4 |
| 27 |
Athletic Club | 5 | 4-9 | 4 |
| 28 |
Eintracht Fran | 5 | 7-14 | 4 |
| 29 |
FC Copenhagen | 5 | 7-14 | 4 |
| 30 |
Benfica | 5 | 4-8 | 3 |
| 31 |
Slavia Praha | 5 | 2-8 | 3 |
| 32 |
Bodo/Glimt | 5 | 7-11 | 2 |
| 33 |
Olympiakos Pir | 5 | 5-13 | 2 |
| 34 |
Villarreal | 5 | 2-10 | 1 |
| 35 |
Kairat Almaty | 5 | 4-14 | 1 |
| 36 |
Ajax | 5 | 1-16 | 0 |
