Rijeka vs Hunedoara Prediction & Betting Tips (1 August)

As 2nd in the Croatian championship last season behind Dinamo Zagreb, Rijeka therefore obtained the right to compete in these qualifying rounds of the Europa League. In the first leg, for their first official match of the season, this team was unable to find the resources to defeat Corvinul Hunedoara 0-0 and will therefore have to redouble their efforts. This summer, the Croatians played 6 friendly matches for a record of 3 wins, 2 defeats and a draw. The Romanian club Hunedoara is one of the sensations of these qualifiers.

It is in fact playing at the 2nd national level and it achieved a small feat by winning the Romanian Cup last season, which gives it the right to compete in these qualifiers.  In the first round, this team won, not without difficulty, against the Hungarians of Paks 4-2 in the double confrontation. She was also able to stand up to Rijeka last week 0-0 and the feat of reaching the 3rd round is therefore still possible.

This Rijeka team can still rely on Jankovic (11 goals, 4 assists last season in the league) who will be expected at a higher level than that displayed last week during the first leg. This will also be the case of Colombian midfielder Obregon (7 pawns last year), Croatian U21 international Hodza (5 goals, 2 assists) and the young 20-year-old talent Ivanovic (5 goals).  This summer, Croatian international Pjaca (7 goals) signed with Dinamo Zagreb. Forfeited during the first leg, senior defender Goda risks throwing in the towel again.

During the summer transfer window, Corvinul Hunedora was unable to retain its star striker Marius Coman who took over the management of Sepsi which plays in the first division. Furthermore, Lucas Campan (17 years old, 1 goal in the league last year) and the little-used Stupu are still on the sidelines, injured. Boys like Bradu (4 goals in the league last season), Lupu (5 pawns), Manolache (3 achievements) and Neasca (5 goals) should be present for this trip to Croatia.