- Zrinjski are the favorites to win, but have been given little favor by the bookies at 1.62 with Valur at 5.25 and the tie at 4.2.
- Zrinjski are unbeaten in 4 home matches across all competitions, winning 2 and drawing 2. They concede just 0.25 goals per game at home across this period.
- Valur are in poor form ahead of this game, suffering back-to-back league losses and have been beaten 4 of 6 games away across all competitions.
Home advantage will be crucial for Zrinjski in the HSK Zrinjski Mostar vs Valur Reykjavik preview
In our HSK Zrinjski Mostar vs Valur Reykjavik prediction, Zrinjski have been in mixed form in recent weeks, but a solid run of 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat across their last 5 games should be enough for the hosts to squeeze through to the next round. Simon Rozman's men have been rock-solid in their structure, disciplined in their approach and ruthless when in possession on the break, which will make this an interesting encounter between structure and tempo.
Zrinjski had been in decent form, drawing 2-2 away at Rudar Prijedor before smashing local rivals, FK Velez Mostar, 3-0 in the following fixture at home. They were then taken to a tight game by Valur in the first leg and were beaten 1-0 in what has been a very frustrating fortnight. The Bosnians will be glad to return to their home turf and hope to capitalise on Valur's poor away record.
Valur's away form is poor
Valur arrive in Bosnia and Herzegovina in pretty poor form, with 2 wins and 3 defeats across their last 5 matches, including back-to-back league losses before this tie. Christopher Brazell's men have tried to play on the front foot, with width, tempo and an aggressive press, but their record of 2 wins and 4 losses from 6 away matches doesn't make for pretty reading, averaging just 1.00 goals scored per game away from home.
Both sides have their stars
Nemanja Bilbija is Zrinjski's main goal threat, with the Bosnia-Herzegovina international scoring 4 of their 6 goals in the last 5 matches. Tryggvi Hrafn Haraldsson is Valur's sharpest edge, netting 1 goal in 1 UEFA Conference League Qualification appearance this season and giving them a real counter threat.
Zrinjski will be desperate to keep this game tight and take advantage of their home field advantage, Valur will play on the attack and try to nick the goal they need. This looks like a close European battle, and I believe Zrinjski are the more likely victors, but the home edge is already in the price, so a low-scoring tie looks the way to go and under 2.5 goals is a solid option at 1.95, with both teams to score comes in at just under even odds at 1.83. For our HSK Zrinjski Mostar vs Valur Reykjavik betting tips, that makes the under 2.5 goals market particularly appealing.
