Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Stadionul Municipal will host Thursday’s Europa League game between Hunedoara and Rijeka, the two teams who meet for the first time in European competitions. Hunedoara claimed a major scalp in the first qualifying round, with the team defeating Paks in the double-header, but they are still seen as the underdogs in the double-header with Rijeka. The good news for the hosts is that talented midfielder Denis Hrezdac has overcome his minor injury.
The Rijecki bijeli, on the other hand, are eager to kickstart their Europa League campaign in style, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. As the visitors should be happy with the share of spoils, we are tempted to put our money on draw. The likes of Gabriel Rukavina, Josip Posavec, and Ante Majstorovic have signed permanent deals with Rijeka in the summer transfer window.