Predictions & Statistics

Placed 4 with 40 points from 29 outings, Velež continue to operate from a strong competitive position. Across the campaign, they have posted 11 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses, while the 23:24 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on I. Saric (6 goals), A. Mesic (3 goals), D. Salcin (3 goals), with creative support from B. Serbecic (2 assists), A. Nukic (2 assists), E. Vehabovic (2 assists), and defensively they have been very solid. At home, their split return of 6 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach.

Siroki Brijeg approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 5 with 37 points from 29 matches. The overall return of 9 wins, 10 draws, and 10 defeats with a 27:36 goal balance points toward poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Going forward they depend heavily on M. Stanic (10 goals), D. Jelavic (2 goals), F. Posavac (2 goals), with creative support from I. Pranjic (5 assists), M. Stanic (3 assists), D. Jelavic (3 assists), while defensively they have looked fairly stable. Away from home, they have managed 2 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses, a return that supports a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.