Valletta FC vs HSK Zrinjski Mostar, Europe 2018-19 2ND QUALIFYING ROUND
Overview
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Valletta FC vs HSK Zrinjski Mostar — Europe .
- Valletta FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- HSK Zrinjski Mostar 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Rade Obrenovic
- Referee Grega Kordez
- Referee Tomislav Pospeh
- Referee
8 games this season
🟨 1.4/game
⚽ 4.8 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' Valletta FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' The travelling HSK Zrinjski Mostar supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Valletta FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 25' 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.
- 30' 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.
- 31' HSK Zrinjski Mostar is taking the lead after the goal scored by Hrvoje Barisic on 31.
- 36' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' The referee shows HSK Zrinjski Mostar player a Yellow card on 38.
- 43' It looks surprising Valletta FC does not make any changes. Advan Kadusic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 46' Another substitution for HSK Zrinjski Mostar to replace Pero Stojkic by Advan Kadusic on 46 minute.
- 50' Marin Galic is having his name booked by the referee on 50.
- 53' Another substitution for HSK Zrinjski Mostar to replace Marko Perisic by Neven Lastro on 53 minute.
- 55' HSK Zrinjski Mostar receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 55.
- 56' What a strike from Steve Borg! The score is 1-1.
- 61' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Antonio Soldo suffering a number of foals already.
- 66' What a strike from Milos Filipovic! The score is 1-2.
- 71' The whistle greets Bogdan Gavrila as he departs to be replaced by Kyrian Nwoko.
- 76' The referee calls foul for Miguel Alba. He receives a Yellow card.
- 77' Steve Borg was booked on 77.
- 81' Valletta FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Julian Cruz Gill is hanging Steve Borg on the field on 81 minute.
- 86' Rowen Muscat needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 88' Jean Borg is replacing Santiago Malano for the Valletta FC side.
- 90' Valletta FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' It is a substitution in HSK Zrinjski Mostar team. Milos Filipovic is replaced by Toni Jovic on 90 minute.
- With this win, HSK Zrinjski Mostar is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Valletta FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 24
- 1
- 5
-
4
Steve Borg ↓ Julian Cruz Gill 81'
- 20
- 89
- 10
- 27
-
8
Santiago Malano ↓ Jean Borg 88'
-
77
Bogdan Gavrila ↓ Kyrian Nwoko 71'
Bench
- 18
- 41
- 22
- 9
-
6
Julian Cruz Gill ↑ 81'
-
16
Jean Borg ↑ 88'
-
14
Kyrian Nwoko ↑ 71'
Coach
Gilbert Agius
HSK Zrinjski Mostar Lineups
Starting XI
-
16
Pero Stojkic C ↓ Advan Kadusic 46'
- 6
- 17
- 99
- 27
- 44
-
55
Milos Filipovic ↓ Toni Jovic 90'
- 5
- 12
- 13
-
21
Marko Perisic ↓ Neven Lastro 53'
Bench
-
11
Toni Jovic ↑ 90'
- 19
-
15
Neven Lastro ↑ 53'
-
97
Advan Kadusic ↑ 46'
- 10
- 22
- 23
Coach
Ante Mise
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Steve Borg | 1 |
| Nemanja Bilbija | 1 |
| Mario Fontanella | 1 |
| Hrvoje Barisic | 1 |
| Milos Filipovic | 1 |
Head to Head
Valletta FC Form
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
✗ WrongActual: HSK Zrinjski Mostar win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

