Thursday , 2 July 2026

HSK Zrinjski Mostar vs Valletta FC, Europe 2018-19 2ND QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
HSK Zrinjski Mostar
1 – 1
Full Time
Valletta FC
Thu 26 Jul 2018 · 17:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 35' Mario Fontanella
Ognjen Todorovic 43' Y
Marin Galic 52' Y
Y 60' Miguel Alba
Hrvoje Barisic 81' Y
Y 82' Julian Cruz Gill
Y 83' Santiago Malano

Overview

Match Preview

HSK Zrinjski Mostar vs Valletta FC — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Allen Lynch
  • Referee Neil Doyle
  • Referee Emmett Dynan
  • Referee Graham Kelly

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Olympique Lyonnais 8 21
2 Aston Villa FC 8 21
3 FC Midtjylland 8 19
4 Real Betis Balompie 8 17
5 FC Porto 8 17
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 8 17
7 SC Freiburg 8 17
8 AS Roma 8 16
9 KRC Genk 8 16
10 Bologna FC 1909 8 15
11 VfB Stuttgart 8 15
12 Ferencvarosi TC 8 15
13 Nottingham Forest FC 8 14
14 FC Viktoria Plzen 8 14
15 FK Crvena Zvezda 8 14
16 RC Celta de Vigo 8 13
17 PAOK Thessaloniki FC 8 12
18 Lille OSC 8 12
19 Fenerbahce SK 8 12
20 Panathinaikos AO 8 12
21 Celtic FC 8 11
22 PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad 8 10
23 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 8 10
24 SK Brann 8 9
25 BSC Young Boys 8 9
26 SK Sturm Graz 8 7
27 FCSB Bukarest 8 7
28 Go Ahead Eagles 8 7
29 Feyenoord Rotterdam 8 6
30 FC Basel 1893 8 6
31 FC Red Bull Salzburg 8 6
32 Rangers FC 8 4
33 OGC Nice 8 3
34 FC Utrecht 8 1
35 Malmo FF 8 1
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv FC 8 1

Head-to-Head

1
3
6
HSK Zrinjski Mostar 10 games · Avg 3.1 goals Valletta FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-07-26 HSK Zrinjski Mostar 1–1 Valletta FC 2018-01-02 HSK Zrinjski Mostar 0–2 Valletta FC 2017-09-16 Valletta FC 0–0 HSK Zrinjski Mostar 2017-04-05 HSK Zrinjski Mostar 1–3 Valletta FC 2016-12-03 Valletta FC 5–0 HSK Zrinjski Mostar

Recent Form

HSK Zrinjski Mostar
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jul Valletta FC H 1–1 D
18 Jul FC Spartak Trnava H 1–1 D
11 Jul FC Spartak Trnava A 0–1 L
13 May FK Crvena Zvezda H 1–2 L
08 May FC Spartak Trnava H 0–1 L
05 May FK Sutjeska Niksic A 0–1 L
Valletta FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jul HSK Zrinjski Mostar A 1–1 D
17 Jul FK Kukesi H 1–1 D
11 Jul FK Kukesi A 0–0 D
13 May KF Shkendija 79 H 5–4 W
09 May FK Kukesi H 1–0 W
05 May Astana FK A 0–1 L

Key Stats

70% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for HSK Zrinjski Mostar to score. At the same time, Valletta FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' HSK Zrinjski Mostar is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 15' It looks surprising Valletta FC does not make any changes. Jean Borg has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Santiago Malano made 179 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 30' It’s high time Ante Mise made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 35' It’s a booking for Valletta FC player. Mario Fontanella gets a Yellow card.
  • 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 43' HSK Zrinjski Mostar player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 45' Antonio Soldo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ivan Brkic on 45 minute.
  • 49' Time for substitution for Valletta FC. Steve Borg is replaced by Julian Cruz Gill.
  • 51' What a strike from Nemanja Bilbija! The score is 1-0.
  • 52' Marin Galic was booked on 52.
  • 57' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 60' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Miguel Alba.
  • 64' Marko Bencun has so much to prove this time. He replaces Milos Filipovic on 64 minute.
  • 65' Valletta FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bogdan Gavrila is hanging Kyrian Nwoko on the field on 65 minute.
  • 70' Milos Acimovic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Amer Bekic on 70 minute.
  • 75' Valletta FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 80' It looks like no one’s ball. Valletta FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 81' Hrvoje Barisic was booked on 81.
  • 82' Valletta FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 83' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Santiago Malano.
  • 86' The supporters are chanting for Jean Borg. He replaces Miguel Alba on 86 minute.
  • 90' What a strike from Mario Fontanella! The score is 1-1.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

HSK Zrinjski Mostar Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ante Mise

Valletta FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gilbert Agius

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Hrvoje Barisic 1
Milos Filipovic 1
Steve Borg 1
Nemanja Bilbija 1
Mario Fontanella 1

Head to Head

2018-07-26 HSK Zrinjski Mostar 1–1 Valletta FC 2018-01-02 HSK Zrinjski Mostar 0–2 Valletta FC 2017-09-16 Valletta FC 0–0 HSK Zrinjski Mostar 2017-04-05 HSK Zrinjski Mostar 1–3 Valletta FC 2016-12-03 Valletta FC 5–0 HSK Zrinjski Mostar

HSK Zrinjski Mostar Form

2018-07-26 HSK Zrinjski Mostar 1–1 Valletta FC D 2018-07-18 HSK Zrinjski Mostar 1–1 FC Spartak Trnava D 2018-07-11 FC Spartak Trnava 1–0 HSK Zrinjski Mostar L 2018-05-13 HSK Zrinjski Mostar 1–2 FK Crvena Zvezda L 2018-05-08 HSK Zrinjski Mostar 0–1 FC Spartak Trnava L 2018-05-05 FK Sutjeska Niksic 1–0 HSK Zrinjski Mostar L

Valletta FC Form

2018-07-26 HSK Zrinjski Mostar 1–1 Valletta FC D 2018-07-17 Valletta FC 1–1 FK Kukesi D 2018-07-11 FK Kukesi 0–0 Valletta FC D 2018-05-13 Valletta FC 5–4 KF Shkendija 79 W 2018-05-09 Valletta FC 1–0 FK Kukesi W 2018-05-05 Astana FK 1–0 Valletta FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.97 HSK Zrinjski Mostar xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23 Valletta FC xG
I would bet for: Valletta FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
HSK Zrinjski Mostar29% Draw31% Valletta FC40%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

HSK Zrinjski Mostar or Draw
60%
Draw or Valletta FC
71%
HSK Zrinjski Mostar or Valletta FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
HSK Zrinjski Mostar20% Draw52% Valletta FC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.4%
0 – 1
12.5%
1 – 0
9.4%
0 – 2
8.1%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
3.3%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2%

Asian Handicap — HSK Zrinjski Mostar

Handicap HSK Zrinjski Mostar covers Push Valletta FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 17% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 22% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 12% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

HSK Zrinjski Mostar keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Valletta FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.