HNK Hajduk Split 2-0 Žilina: HNK Hajduk Split wins

Thanh Vinh•July 9, 2026 23:19

Hajduk Split will host Žilina at Stadion Poljud in the UEFA Europa League, promising a highly competitive match between two representatives of different footballing nations.

HNK Hajduk Split2 - 0ŽilinaEnd
  • 0'The match has started.

    HNK Hajduk Split hosts Žilina.

  • 22'GOAL! HNK Hajduk Split (1-0)

    22nd minute:R. Brajkovic(HNK Hajduk Split) scored (assist: M. Acapandie). Score: 1 - 0.

  • 27'HNK Hajduk Split are pressing hard.

    Possession: HNK Hajduk Split 62% - 38% Žilina, shots 2 - 2 (2 on target), corners 4 - 1.

  • 45'End of the first half

    At the end of the first half, the score was 1-0.

  • 46'The second half has begun.

    The second half has begun.

  • 49'GOAL! HNK Hajduk Split (2-0)

    49th minute:D. de Almeida(HNK Hajduk Split) scored (assist: R. Brajkovic). Score: 2 - 0.

  • 63'Substitution

    63rd minute (Žilina): P. Ilko comes on to replace M. Fasko.

  • 63'Substitution

    63rd minute (Žilina): A. Florea comes on to replace F. Kosa.

  • 64'Substitution

    64th minute (Žilina): J. Minarik comes on to replace F. Kasa.

  • 71'Substitution

    71st minute (Žilina): X. Adang comes on to replace M. Kacer.

  • 73'Substitution

    73rd minute (HNK Hajduk Split): A. Guram comes on to replace D. Melnjak.

  • 78'Yellow card

    78th minute: M. Sego (HNK Hajduk Split) receives a yellow card (Holding).

  • 79'Substitution

    79th minute (HNK Hajduk Split): A. del Moral comes on to replace D. de Almeida.

  • 79'Substitution

    79th minute (HNK Hajduk Split): L. Hodak comes on as a substitute for R. Brajkovic.

  • 82'Substitution

    82nd minute (Žilina): S. Datko comes on to replace T. Hranica.

  • 84'Yellow card

    84th minute: S. Hrgovic (HNK Hajduk Split) receives a yellow card (Holding).

  • 86'Substitution

    86th minute (HNK Hajduk Split): M. Livaja comes on to replace M. Sego.

  • 90+2'Yellow card

    90+2nd minute: S. Datko (Žilina) receives a yellow card (Tripping).

  • KTEnd: HNK Hajduk Split 2-0 Žilina

    The match ended with a score of 2-0.

Updated at 02:50 on 10/07/2026

Team lineup updated at 00:32 on 10/07/2026

Official lineup

HNK Hajduk Split

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachGonzalo Garcia

Starting lineup:

  • 33. Toni Silić (G)
  • 22. Mathieu Acapandié (D)
  • 15. Dario Marešić (D)
  • 5. Alec Van Hoorenbeeck (D)
  • 32. Šimun Hrgović (D)
  • 21. Rokas Pukštas (M)
  • 4. Adrion Pajaziti (M)
  • 28. Roko Brajković (M)
  • 9. Dalisson de Almeida (M)
  • 17. Dario Melnjak (D)
  • 11. Michele Šego (F)

Substitutes:

  • 1. Ivica Ivušić
  • 44. Dante Stipica
  • 14. Ron Raçi
  • 29. Fran Karačić
  • 36. Marino Skelin
  • 38. Luka Hodak
  • 20. Alberto del Moral
  • 37. Noa Skoko
  • 6. Mihael Žaper
  • 19. Etnik Bruti
  • 10. Marko Livaja
  • 26. Adam Huram

Žilina

Diagram: 3-4-3

CoachPavol Stano

Starting lineup:

  • 1. Jakub Badzgon (G)
  • 33. Tobias Paliscok (D)
  • 25. Filip Kaša (D)
  • 28. Aleksandre Narimanidze (D)
  • 21. Timotej Hranica (D)
  • 66. Miroslav Káčer (M)
  • 11. Fabian Bzdyl (M)
  • 20. Krisztián Bari (M)
  • 7. Frantisek Kosa (M)
  • 95. Marko Roginić (F)
  • 23. Michal Faško (F)

Substitutes:

  • 26. Tamás Tarcsi
  • 1. David Sipoš
  • 2. Marek Okal
  • 17. Ján Minárik
  • 6. Xavier Adang
  • 9. Patrik Baleja
  • 10. Andrei Florea
  • 24. Samuel Atko
  • 16. Patrik Iľko
  • 34. Lukas Prokop

HNK Hajduk Split will welcome Žilina to their home stadium, Stadion Poljud, at 01:00 on July 10, 2026, as part of the UEFA Europa League. This is a notable clash between the Croatian and Slovakian representatives in European competition.

Match context

Stadion Poljud has long been one of the most iconic stadiums in Croatia, where Hajduk Split always receives passionate support from their home crowd whenever they play in European competitions. Playing at home in the first match could provide a significant psychological advantage for the home team as they embark on a challenging Europa League campaign.

For Žilina, the Slovakian representative will have to get used to the atmosphere of playing in an unfamiliar stadium, while also facing pressure from the historically rich home team. This will be a crucial test to determine the team's position when stepping onto the continental stage.

Predicting tactics

Playing at home, Hajduk Split are likely to proactively employ an attacking style of play from the start, taking advantage of their home ground and the support of their home crowd. The home team is expected to control the game more, constantly putting pressure on the opposing defense.

Conversely, Žilina will likely opt for a cautious approach, focusing on a solid defense and looking for counter-attacking opportunities when their opponents push forward. Thorough tactical preparation will be key to minimizing the threats posed by Hajduk Split's attack.

Assessment

With the home advantage and the support of the fans at Stadion Poljud, Hajduk Split is considered the slightly stronger team in this match. However, European football always holds surprises, and Žilina could certainly pose a significant challenge to the home team if they play with high concentration and a well-organized strategy.

The match promises to be fast-paced right from the opening minutes, as both teams are eager to secure a favorable result in their quest to conquer the Europa League this season.

Recent form of HNK Hajduk Split

  • 07/01/2026: Celje 0-1 HNK Hajduk Split (Win)
  • June 27, 2026: LNZ Cherkasy 0-1 HNK Hajduk Split (Win)
  • June 23, 2026: Shkendija 0-4 HNK Hajduk Split (Win)
  • May 22, 2026: HNK Hajduk Split 6-3 Vukovar (Win)
  • May 16, 2026: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1-1 HNK Hajduk Split (Draw)

Žilina's recent form

  • 07/01/2026: Pardubice 2-2 Žilina (Draw)
  • June 28, 2026: Odra Opole 0-0 Žilina (Draw)
  • June 24, 2026: Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 Žilina (Lose)
  • June 20, 2026: Žilina 1-1 Opava (Draw)
  • May 16, 2026: Žilina 0-2 Podbrezová (Lose)

Team form and statistics

HNK Hajduk Split (Host)

Statistics for this season:

  • Matches played: 0
  • Wins: 0 (0 at home)
  • Draw: 0 (0 at home)
  • Losses: 0 (0 at home)

Goal:

  • Scored: 0 goals (Average: 0.0 goals/match)
  • Goals conceded: 0 (Average: 0.0 goals/match)

Žilina (Guest)

Statistics for this season:

  • Matches played: 0
  • Wins: 0 (0 away wins)
  • Draw: 0 (0 away goals)
  • Losses: 0 (0 away games)

Goal:

  • Scored: 0 goals (Average: 0.0 goals/match)
  • Goals conceded: 0 (Average: 0.0 goals/match)

Force situation

HNK Hajduk Split:No injury information available.

Žilina:No injury information available.

Predicted lineup

Predictions and odds

Predicted winner:

Predicted odds:

  • HNK Hajduk Split win: 33%
  • Tie: 33%
  • Žilina wins: 33%

Predicted number of goals:

  • HNK Hajduk Split: table
  • Žilina: table

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*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).

Thanh Vinh