Match Prediction
Match Prediction
World
Zrinjski
€8.70m
Slovan
€38.08m
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Welcome to our Zrinjski vs Slovan Bratislava prediction for the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round, where the odds, recent form, and head to head numbers all set the stage for a fascinating evening in Mostar. With Slovan Bratislava holding a commanding first-leg advantage, can Zrinjski muster a response at Stadion pod Bijelim Brijegom on July 29, 2025? Let’s break down the stats, tactics, and betting odds, and see what our AI expects from this high-stakes encounter.
The first leg in Bratislava was a lesson in efficiency and control from the Slovakian champions. Slovan Bratislava, with 59% possession and eight shots on goal (six on target), stormed to a 4-0 win. For Zrinjski, it was a night to forget, yet history shows they are no strangers to resilience. In their last seven meetings, Slovan Bratislava has four wins, Zrinjski two, and one draw. Recent form, however, leans heavily in the visitors’ favor:
Their previous head to head on August 18, 2022, ended 1-0 for Zrinjski, showing the Bosnians can trouble their Slovakian counterparts on their day. Yet, the gulf in squad value—€38.08m for Slovan versus €8.70m for Zrinjski—speaks volumes about the resources at each coach’s disposal.
Coach Mario Ivanković’s Zrinjski will need to balance ambition with caution. Their defense is generally well-organized, but the first-leg collapse means tightening up at the back is non-negotiable. Expect Zrinjski to lean on transitions and the goal-scoring instincts of Nemanja Bilbija, who netted three in the previous round. Petar Mamić offers attacking threat from the flanks, but injuries to Toni Šunjić and Marijan Ćavar limit their depth.
Slovan Bratislava, under Vladimir Weiss, can afford pragmatism. With a four-goal cushion, the visitors are likely to control possession and pick their moments to attack, wary of Zrinjski’s need to take risks. David Strelec, who bagged 25 goals last season, is the man to watch up front. However, Slovan’s squad is not without concerns: Sandro Cruz, Mykola Kukharevych, and several others are nursing injuries or recovering from illness, which could influence rotations.
This is the second leg, with the winner set to face either Malmö or RFS in the next round. Zrinjski have never progressed beyond this stage in five previous attempts, while Slovan Bratislava are aiming to return to the group phase after a tough campaign last year. The referee, Arda Kardeşler from Turkey, will be tasked with keeping tempers in check as Zrinjski try to mount a comeback.
The bookmakers’ betting odds reflect the challenge facing Zrinjski: home win at 2.66, draw at 3.3, and away win at 2.5. Despite the deficit, Zrinjski’s home advantage and history of upsetting the odds (as seen in their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa last year) offer a glimmer of hope.
The Zrinjski vs Slovan Bratislava prediction is shaped by recent form, head to head history, and the tactical realities of a second leg. Slovan’s first-leg dominance and superior squad value make them favorites to progress, but Zrinjski’s fighting spirit at home could make for a lively contest. With both sides likely to find the net, and the AI forecasting over 1.5 total goals, neutrals and punters alike should expect entertainment in Mostar.
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O1.5 -400
At least 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -400X 230
The match is expected to end in a drawOver 1.5 -400
At least 2 goals will be scored in the matchYes -149
Both teams are expected to scoreX2&O1.5 -137
Away win/draw and over 1.5 goals
2:2
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 Slovan |
22-Jul-25
4:0
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01-Aug-23
2:2
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| Zrinjski |
25-Jul-23
0:1
| Slovan |
| Slovan |
25-Aug-22
2:1
| Zrinjski |
| Zrinjski |
18-Aug-22
1:0
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Recent Matches of Zrinjski| 07 Dec | D |
Zrinjski.
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1:1
| Velez Mostar.
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| 03 Dec | W |
Prijedor.
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0:2
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Recent Matches of Slovan
| 11 Dec |  Shkendija. |
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Slovan. | |
| 06 Dec | L |  Kosice. |
2:0 |
Slovan. |
| 03 Dec | L | Slovan. |
1:2 |
Ruzomberok. |
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 |
