Stadion HNK Rijeka will host the first leg of the Conference League third qualifying round as Rijeka and Ilves face off in an intriguing European clash. Rijeka head into the encounter in excellent spirits, riding a seven-game winning streak in all competitions, including friendlies. The Croatian side comfortably eliminated Derry City in the previous round before opening their HNL campaign with a 2-1 victory over Rudes. Defensively, Rijeka have been outstanding, conceding just 0.4 goals per game across their last ten matches while keeping clean sheets in 70% of those outings. Daniel Adu Adjei has been the team's standout performer in attack, finding the net regularly and giving the hosts an extra edge in the final third.
Ilves, meanwhile, are already deep into their domestic campaign and reached this stage after edging past Stjarnan on penalties. The Finnish side have struggled away from home, winning only one of their last six road matches while averaging just 0.83 goals scored per game. There are no fresh injury concerns in the visiting camp, allowing Ilves to field their strongest available lineup. However, they face a difficult challenge against one of the most defensively disciplined teams remaining in the competition.
As Rijeka are in superb form and have been nearly flawless at home, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, alongside Under 3.5 and Under 2.5 goals (Rijeka's matches are typically low-scoring thanks to their outstanding defensive record).
This Europa Conference League match will be played on Thursday 6 August 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Rijeka vs Ilves prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Rijeka 1 - 0 Ilves
Rijeka vs Ilves Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 275 Odds
- European Handicap: Tie - Ilves +1 @ 275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Double Chance: 12 @ -800 Odds
- Draw No Bet: HNK Rijeka to Win @ -1600 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: HNK Rijeka to Win/HNK Rijeka to Win @ -125 Odds
- Clean Sheet: HNK Rijeka - Yes @ -163 Odds
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View OfferRijeka Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldwwldwwww | 2.00 |
| Home | dwwww | 2.60 |
| Away | lwldw | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.60 | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 0.40 | 0.20 | 0.60 |
| BTTS | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.75 | 2.30 | 1.20 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.73 | 0.62 | 0.83 |
Ilves Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlldwwlwwl | 1.40 |
| Home | dwww | 2.50 |
| Away | lldwll | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 75% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 2.00 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.61 | 1.48 | 1.69 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.36 | 1.42 | 1.33 |
Rijeka vs Ilves Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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