Rijeka and Corvinul Hunedoara will clash in the second leg of UEFA Europa League qualifying on Thursday, 1 August.
After a scoreless draw in the first leg, will we see more exciting duel this time round? Read our Rijeka vs Corvinul Hunedoara prediction to learn more about the game, but remember to also check out some of our other Europa League predictions.
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Rijeka vs Corvinul Hunedoara prediction: Hosts to edge a tight game
Key stats
- Only three of the last 10 matches in all competitions involving the Croatian side have seen both teams score.
- Corvinul Hunedoara have failed to score in four of their last five games across the board
- All of Rijeka’s last 13 competitive victories have come to nil.
Correct score prediction: Rijeka 2-0 Corvinul Hunedoara
The hosts are inexperienced on the European stage and only play their domestic football in the Romanian second tier, qualifying for this competition thanks to a surprise cup win. Rijeka should have a bit more quality on the night and their solid defence should secure them then next stage.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rijeka the clear favourites
- HOME: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.80%
- DRAW: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.40%
- AWAY: 17/2 (9.50) – 10.50%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the clear favourites according to the Rijeka vs Corvinul Hunedoara odds and that is hardly a surprise after the first leg in which Rijeka managed to snatch a draw away from home.
On top of that, Rijeka are simply the better team on paper and have a much higher reputation in Europe than the Romanian side, plus they'll be hosting the second leg.
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Most recent H2Hs: Clubs set for their second meeting
Despite a much longer continental history, Rijeka have never previously faced opposition from Romania, so their only result against Romanian teams is the scoreless draw from the first leg against Corvinul Hunedoara a week ago.
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 25/07/24
CS Corvinul Hunedoara
HNK Rijeka
Rijeka preview: Hoping to secure the next stage at home
The last-week's duel with Corvinul was Rijaka's first competitive match this season, so with that in mind they can be pleased with a draw that puts them in good position ahead of the second leg. Rijeka's friendly preparation games have been a mixed bag, but in the team has failed to win in their last three friendly games before their first duel with the Romanian side.
Predicted lineup: Zlomislic (GK), Bogojevic, Galesic, Majstorovic, Cabraja, Hodza, Selahi, Petrovic, Pasalic, Obregon & Jankovic
Croatia HNL 10/05/25
W HNK Sibenik 0 HNK Rijeka 1 Croatia HNL 04/05/25
W HNK Gorica 1 HNK Rijeka 2 Croatia HNL 27/04/25
L Dinamo Zagreb 1 HNK Rijeka 0 Croatia HNL 23/04/25
L NK Osijek 2 HNK Rijeka 0 Croatia HNL 19/04/25
L Istra 1961 2 HNK Rijeka 0
Corvinul Hunedoara preview: Still living the dream
For a team from the second-tier of Romanian football, the chance alone to play any European matches has to feel like a dream, but Corvinul Hunedoara aren't stopping there. After they've managed to eliminate PAKS in the last round, a draw with Rijeka in the first leg still keeps them in play for the next stage of Europa League qualifiers.
Predicted lineup: Lefter (GK), Iacob, Lica, Manolache, Neacsa, Hrezdac; Lupu, Bradu, Roger, Pirvulescu & Bus
Club Friendly List 28/03/25
W CS Viitorul Daesti 0 CS Corvinul Hunedoara 8 Romania Liga 2 15/12/24
D CS Concordia Chiajna 1 CS Corvinul Hunedoara 1 Romania Liga 2 07/12/24
L CSM Slatina 1 CS Corvinul Hunedoara 0 Romania Liga 2 01/11/24
L CSA Steaua Bucuresti 3 CS Corvinul Hunedoara 0 Romania Liga 2 26/10/24
D CSC Dumbravita 0 CS Corvinul Hunedoara 0
