Hajduk Split vs Zilina Preview & Prediction | 2026-27 UEFA Europa League | First Qualifying Round

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Croatian giants Hajduk Split begin their UEFA Europa League campaign by facing MSK Zilina in the first qualifying round, with the first-leg in Croatia.

Kick-off date/time: 9 July 2026 at 7:00 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / USA – Cannot be streamed

Hajduk Split vs Zilina prediction

Hajduk Split, under the management of former Real Madrid midfielder Gonzalo Garcia, boast some very good players, such as Hugo Guillamon, Niko Sigur and captain Marko Livaja. They finished second in the Croatian top-flight last season.

They now face an MSK Zilina side that finished fourth in the Slovak First Football League last season. Zilina were knocked out in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League by Rakow Czestochowa last season.

Zilina are back in Europe but this is a tough step up and Hajduk Split will be expected to come out on top in this first-leg, especially with their home advantage.

Hajduk Split vs Zilina tip: Hajduk Split to win