Rakow Czestochowa vs Hajduk Prediction 27 August 2026
🔊 The second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League play-off round between Raków and Hajduk takes place on 27 August. The first match in Split was a tense affair that ended 2-2, leaving everything to be decided in the return fixture. Raków will need to prove their status as favourites on home soil, but Hajduk have a strong cup pedigree and will not give up their place in the group stage without a fight.
Head-to-Head
📊 The head-to-head record between these two sides is limited to a single previous meeting, played in Croatia, which ended 2-2.
Head-to-head statistics Rakow Czestochowa - Hajduk
RKS Rakow Czestochowa Team Overview
Last season, Raków competed in the Conference League league phase, finishing second in the overall standings ahead of the likes of Crystal Palace, Mainz and Fiorentina. Anything short of that this time around will be seen as a step backwards.
So far, though, the Polish side have been getting the job done in this season's European qualifying. They saw off Maltese side Valletta without much trouble - 3-1 at home and 4-0 away - before edging past Swedish club Hammarby in a tighter tie (0-0 at home, 1-0 away).
In the first leg in Split, Raków made good use of the space available and the numerical advantage after their opponents were reduced to ten men, managing 12 shots on goal. Yet for all that, the best they could manage was an equaliser deep into stoppage time.
Match Results: RKS Rakow Czestochowa
Hajduk Split Team Overview
Croatian side Hajduk entered European competition in the second qualifying round of the Europa League, where they beat Slovak club Žilina 3-2 on aggregate. In the next round, however, the Split club were eliminated by Cypriot side Pafos - losing 2-0 at home and 0-4 away after extra time.
Dropping into the Conference League, they dismantled Lithuanian side Žalgiris (5-2 away and 4-0 at home) and now stand on the verge of the league phase. Hajduk carry a significant attacking threat and are capable of punishing opponents for the slightest lapse in concentration.
Their defensive record away from home is another matter, though. In their last five away matches, Hajduk have conceded 13 goals - an average of 2.6 per game - and have failed to keep a single clean sheet in that run.
Match Results: Hajduk Split
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Neither side tries to keep things tight, and both consistently look to take the game to the opposition. That explains the high number of high-scoring matches: 5 of Raków's last 7 games produced three or more goals, while Hajduk have seen Over 2.5 goals land in eight consecutive matches. The first meeting between these two showed that the defences struggle against both attacks, so another high-scoring game is a reasonable expectation. Our prediction is Total Goals - Over 2.5 at odds of 1.95*.🚩 Corner Kick Prediction
Raków make good use of their flanks at home, with powerful forwards generating plenty of blocked crosses and deliveries into the box. That approach has produced at least five corners in each of their three home matches this season. Hajduk, meanwhile, tend to concede territorial control away from home, sitting deeper and letting the opposition dictate. Their stats back this up: the Croatians have managed more than five corners just once in the current campaign. We expect Raków to dominate possession and territory and win the corner count at odds of 1.53*.🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Polish sides have a reputation for being fiery, but Raków tend to keep things disciplined and rarely come out on top in the yellow card count - in their previous seven matches, they received fewer bookings than their opponents just three times. Hajduk are similarly restrained, picking up fewer yellows than their opponents in five consecutive matches between late July and mid-August.
Their previous meeting was a different story, producing six yellow cards and a red. But given both teams' recent disciplinary trends, a repeat of that seems unlikely. We expect a more controlled affair this time, and suggest a bet on Total Yellow Cards - Under 4.5.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editor's Pick
The balance of play and home advantage both point towards the hosts: Raków look more structured and reliable defensively, while Hajduk tend to lose their shape away from home. In the current campaign, the visitors have lost 3 of their 5 away matches and conceded at least two goals in four of them. Given the form of both sides and the statistical trends, the most likely outcome looks like a controlled Raków win with goals at both ends. Predicted correct score: 2-1.
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