Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
Valletta FC
1 – 2
Full Time
HSK Zrinjski Mostar
Thu 2 Aug 2018 · 16:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 38' Marin Galic
R 50' Marin Galic
Y 55' Slobodan Jakovljevic
Miguel Alba 76' Y
Steve Borg 77' Y
Joseph Zerafa 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Valletta FC vs HSK Zrinjski Mostar — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Rade Obrenovic
  • Referee Grega Kordez
  • Referee Tomislav Pospeh
  • Referee

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Olympique Lyonnais 8 21
2 Aston Villa FC 8 21
3 FC Midtjylland 8 19
4 Real Betis Balompié 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 Ferencvárosi 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 Fenerbahçe 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

6
3
1
Valletta FC 10 games · Avg 3.1 goals HSK Zrinjski Mostar
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-02 Valletta FC 1–2 HSK Zrinjski Mostar 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

Recent Form

Valletta FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Aug HSK Zrinjski Mostar H 1–2 L
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
HSK Zrinjski Mostar
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Aug Valletta FC A 2–1 W
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

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Valletta FC is hosting HSK Zrinjski Mostar for another epic battle.
  • 5' It looks surprising Valletta FC does not make any changes. Nemanja Bilbija has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 25' HSK Zrinjski Mostar is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Valletta FC in their trying to find a way past HSK Zrinjski Mostar's compact .
  • 31' Magnificent from Hrvoje Barisic! That is 2 goals in 184 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 36' Valletta FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 38' The referee has no hesitation. Marin Galic is booked for HSK Zrinjski Mostar — Yellow card on 38.
  • 43' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Rowen Muscat made 179 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 46' Another substitution for HSK Zrinjski Mostar to replace Pero Stojkic by Advan Kadusic on 46 minute.
  • 50' Marin Galic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 50.
  • 53' HSK Zrinjski Mostar manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Neven Lastro is hanging Marko Perisic on the field on 53 minute.
  • 55' The referee calls foul for Slobodan Jakovljevic. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 56' Magnificent from Steve Borg! That is 1 goals in 179 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 61' HSK Zrinjski Mostar 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.
  • 66' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Milos Filipovic makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 71' Bogdan Gavrila makes way for Kyrian Nwoko at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Valletta FC.
  • 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Miguel Alba on 76 minutes.
  • 77' The referee has no hesitation. Steve Borg is booked for Valletta FC — Yellow card on 77.
  • 81' Julian Cruz Gill gets the nod from Valletta FC. He replaces Steve Borg and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 86' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 88' The supporters are chanting for Jean Borg. He replaces Santiago Malano on 88 minute.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Valletta FC player. Joseph Zerafa gets a Yellow card.
  • 90' A change in the HSK Zrinjski Mostar ranks — Milos Filipovic exits the field as Toni Jovic enters on 90.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from HSK Zrinjski Mostar to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Valletta FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gilbert Agius

HSK Zrinjski Mostar Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ante Mise

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2018-08-02 Valletta FC 1–2 HSK Zrinjski Mostar 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

Valletta FC Form

2018-08-02 Valletta FC 1–2 HSK Zrinjski Mostar L 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

HSK Zrinjski Mostar Form

2018-08-02 Valletta FC 1–2 HSK Zrinjski Mostar W 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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.38 Valletta FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 HSK Zrinjski Mostar xG
I would bet for: Valletta FC or HSK Zrinjski Mostar 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Valletta FC42% Draw28% HSK Zrinjski Mostar30%
Actual: HSK Zrinjski Mostar win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Valletta FC or Draw
70%
Draw or HSK Zrinjski Mostar
58%
Valletta FC or HSK Zrinjski Mostar
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valletta FC29% Draw48% HSK Zrinjski Mostar23%
Actual: HSK Zrinjski Mostar win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
9.9%
1 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Valletta FC

Handicap Valletta FC covers Push HSK Zrinjski Mostar covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 21% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Valletta FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
HSK Zrinjski Mostar keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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