- Hajduk are 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats from their last 10 matches in all competitions, while Žilina are 3-1-6 across the same period.
- Žilina have lost their last 3 games, including a 2-0 defeat to Hajduk.
- Hajduk have scored 6 goals in their last 5 away matches across all competitions.
Hajduk have the momentum to win in Slovakia
Hajduk should have the quality to repeat their first-leg victory against Žilina in this Thursday's UEFA Europa League qualification 2nd Leg at Pod Dubnom, Slovakia, and this MSK Zilina vs HNK Hajduk Split preview suggests they can do so.
Dalisson de Almeida is the catalyst to Hajduk's play and could punish the hosts with his clinical finishing if he gets the ball in the right places again.
Gonzalo Garcia's side have been flying since he took over on 1 July 2025, fashioning a high-intensity 4-2-3-1 system that presses opponents and allows them to play through the thirds of the pitch. Their back-to-back wins - a 6-3 shootout with Vukovar 1991 in the league followed by a 2-0 victory over Žilina in the first leg - shows they are a force to be reckoned with.
Pavol Stano's hosts have been in a slump with two wins and three defeats in their last five games and are in no sort of momentum to take forward into this one.
Hajduk can make it a clean sweep
They are a compact 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 side that play off a platform of compact shape and quick transition, so it feels like press v counter style clash that could be tight early on.
Hajduk's game plan is to press aggressively, play vertical passing and use their full-backs as wide threats, which should test the discipline of Žilina and make this tricky for them.
Our MSK Zilina vs HNK Hajduk Split betting tips point to a cautious approach in the result markets, but the price on the draw at 3.65 makes us believe that Žilina can make it interesting enough to make the tie competitive.
MSK Zilina vs HNK Hajduk Split prediction also leans toward a close contest, with the hosts' home record across all competitions standing at two wins and two defeats in four this season while Hajduk have one win, three draws and one defeat from five road games this term.
The draw looks the smart play for the game result market as this could open up a little if Hajduk can drag the hosts into a track meet - Žilina are averaging 1.50 goals scored and conceded at home this term.
