Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Zrinjski
Match Time & Date:
21 August 2025
19:00
Prediction: 1-2
Utrecht
Zrinjski and Utrecht square off against each other at Stadion pod Bijelim Brijegom in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Thursday’s program. Zrinjski did well to eliminate Breidablik in the Europa League third qualifying round, but they will have a mountain to climb against the Eredivisie outfit. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team, midfielder Igor Savic should be recalled to the starting XI after coming off the bench in a goalless draw with Siroki Brijeg.
Ron Jans’ men, on the other hand, faced no difficulties in the double-header with Servette in round 3. Utrecht have been producing excellent performances in the Europa League qualifiers this season and given Zrinjski’s ups and downs, we are tempted to place our bets on the Dutch side. Both Zidane Igbal and Rafik El Arguioui are out of contention with injuries for the away team.
Highlighted Team (Utrecht):
Established on July 1, 1970, Utrecht is a Dutch club that competes in the Eredivisie. The club was founded as a merger of VV DOS, USV Elinkwijk, and Velox, and it has to be noted that VV DOS did well to win the Eredivisie trophy back in 1958.
Utrecht, on the other hand, have yet to win the national championship, but they have lifted three KNVB Cup trophies (1984/85, 2002/03, 2003/04). Leo van Veen is leading the club’s all-time goal-scoring chart with 153 goals. Speaking of the club’s colours, they were white and red shirts when playing at home, while blue is the dominant colour of their away jersey.
Due to the hooligan clashes, Utrecht have a rivalry with Dutch giants Ajax. The games between the two clubs have always been very tense on the field. Utrecht welcome their rivals at Stadion Galgenwaard, the venue which can hold up to 23,750 people. The stadium was opened back in May 1936.
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