HNK Rijeka vs Aberdeen Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League

Prediction published on 06/08/2019, 09:53  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 06/08/2019 at 10:54 in Europa League Predictions

Rijeka have made an excellent start to the new league season in Croatia. They have won their first three games scoring six goals and conceding just twice. Those three wins have taken them into third place behind Dinamo Zagreb and Hadjuk Split on goal difference. Two of their three league wins have been on home soil with five goals scored in those two matches. Rijeka are unbeaten in their last 12 home games with 10 of the last 11 being won with 30 goals scored. Home form in European competition hasn't been too impressive with two wins, two draws and two defeats in their last six played. 

Aberdeen have already had to play two qualifying rounds in the Europa League. They began their campaign with a 4-2 aggregate win over RoPS with both legs being won 2-1. Another easy win came in the second qualifying round as they beat Chikhura Sachkhere 6-1 on aggregate. The away leg was drawn 1-1 but they won the home leg 5-0 but this will be a lot tougher for the Scottish side. The weekend saw them beat Hearts 3-2 in their opening Scottish Premiership game. Rijeka can be backed to win this first leg and a bet on both teams to score also looks good.