Ruzomberok vs Hajduk Split Prediction and Betting Tips | 8th August 2024

Ruzomberok will play host to Hajduk Split at Stadion pod Cebraťom in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers on Thursday. The visitors will be looking to exploit the hosts’ dismal streak.

Ruzomberok vs Hajduk Split Preview

Ruzomberok finished fifth in the 2023-24 Slovak First Football League but won the Slovak Cup to earn a European slot. They began their continental campaign in the UEFA Europa League, beating Tobol 5-3 in the first qualifying round. However, Ruzomberok were eliminated in the second qualifying round by Trabzonspor 3-0.

Ruza were transferred to the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round to face Hajduk Split. They are set to appear at this stage for the first time. In 2022-23, Ruzomberok couldn’t progress beyond the second qualifying round of the Conference League. They will enter this meeting on the back of a four-game winless run.

Hajduk Split are reaching the third qualifying round for the third time back-to-back. They entered this edition in the second round after finishing third in the 2023–24 Croatian Football League. The visitors defeated Faroese side Havnar Bóltfelag 2-0 on aggregate to book their place in the third qualifying round.

Bili are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. They have suffered only one defeat in their last 10 games, winning six times. On the road, Hajduk Split have stumbled once in their last eight trips in all competitions. Hajduk Split opened their domestic campaign with a 2-1 home win against Slaven Koprivnica on Sunday.

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Ruzomberok vs Hajduk Split Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Ruzomberok have won once, drawn thrice and lost once in their last five matches at home.
• Ruzomberok have played 28 UEFA matches, winning seven, drawing three, and losing 17 while Hajduk Split boast 230 UEFA games, with 99 wins, 42 draws, and 89 losses.
• Ruzomberok have scored six goals and conceded seven in their last five matches in all competitions.
• Hajduk Split have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches on the road.
• Ruzomberok have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches while Hajduk Split have won four times and drawn once: Form Guide: Ruzomberok – L-D-L-L-W, Hajduk Split – W-D-W-W-W.

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Ruzomberok vs Hajduk Split Prediction

Ruzomberok will need to snap their winless run if they intend to progress to the next round. Even a draw could be detrimental to their campaign.

Hajduk Split are in good shape and could cause an upset in this meeting if the hosts fail to live up to the expectations.

Hajduk Split come into this match as the favorites based on form and individuality.

Prediction: Ruzomberok 1-2 Hajduk Split

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Ruzomberok vs Hajduk Split Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Hajduk Split to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Hajduk Split to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Ruzomberok to score - Yes