UEFA Europa League Qualifying Round 3
Breidablik 1 - 2 FT Zrinjski
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Events
N. Bilbija 7'
16' Höskuldur Gunnlaugsson
Igor Savić 37'
HT
V. Valgeirsson 47'
61' H. Gunnlaugsson
↓ O. Omarsson ↑D. Ingvarsson 62'
↓ V. Einarsson ↑K. Steindorsson 62'
↓ A. Orrason ↑A. Jonsson 62'
68' Damir Muminović
73' ↓ T. Kis ↑T. Majic
79' Arnór Gauti Jónsson
79' ↓ L. Mikic ↑K. Abramovic
↓ V. Valgeirsson ↑A. Bjarnason 85'
↓ K. Jonsson ↑K. Kristinsson 85'
89' ↓ N. Bilbija ↑S. Surdanovic
89' ↓ J. Pranjic ↑M. Sakota
90'+2 Arnór Gauti Jónsson
90'+2 Arnór Gauti Jónsson
FT
Player Cards
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Breidablik
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Goran Karačić
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K. Memija
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S. Jakovljevic
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H. Barisic
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P. Mamic
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I. Savic
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A. Ivancic
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J. Pranjic
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T. Kis
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L. Mikic
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N. Bilbija
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BENCH
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M. Ljubic
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B. Filipovic
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I. Masic
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D. Karacic
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M. Sakota
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A. Susak
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S. Surdanovic
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T. Sunjic
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D. Dujmovic
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K. Abramovic
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T. Majic
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Zrinjski
Midfielders
A. Einarsson
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A. Orrason
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D. Muminovic
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V. Margeirsson
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K. Jonsson
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H. Gunnlaugsson
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V. Valgeirsson
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V. Einarsson
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A. Thorsteinsson
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T. Thomsen
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O. Omarsson
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BENCH
B. Bragason
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G. Snaeholm
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A. Jonsson
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K. Steindorsson
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A. Bjarnason
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D. Ingvarsson
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K. Kristinsson
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G. Hallsson
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G. Gunnleifsson
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K. Bjorgvinsson
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M. Waren
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B. Agustsson
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2025 | Zrinjski | 1 - 1 | Breidablik | UEFA Europa League | Stadion Pod Bijelim Brijegom |
| 08/17/2023 | Breidablik | 1 - 0 | Zrinjski | UEFA Europa League | Kópavogsvöllur |
| 08/10/2023 | Zrinjski | 6 - 2 | Breidablik | UEFA Europa League | Stadion Bijeli Brijeg |
08/07/2025
08/17/2023
08/10/2023
Breidablik Win
Zrinjski Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Breidablik
Zrinjski
Breidablik
Zrinjski
Zrinjski Survive Icelandic Chaos in Tense Qualifier
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. An early strike and a fortunate own goal gave the visitors just enough of a cushion to withstand a fierce second-half penalty assault.
Early Shock at Kópavogsvöllur
The Stakes were unmistakably high under the Icelandic sky. Both sides knew this Europa League third qualifying round could define their entire continental campaign, serving as the ultimate test of their summer preparations. Zrinjski wasted absolutely no time silencing the passionate Kópavogsvöllur crowd. Just seven minutes in, N. Bilbija struck a devastating early opener, instantly tilting the tie in the visitors' favour and showcasing their ruthless clinical edge. Breidablik looked completely stunned, struggling to find a passing rhythm against a disciplined, well-drilled defensive shape. The hosts pushed hard for a quick response, stringing together probing sequences, but the Bosnian side dictated the tempo through the rest of the first half, comfortably absorbing pressure and waiting for the perfect moment to counter-attack.
The Own Goal Agony
Disaster struck the hosts immediately after the second-half restart, compounding their uphill battle. In the 47th minute, a brutal slice of luck saw V. Valgeirsson inadvertently bundle the ball into his own net, doubling Zrinjski's advantage in heart-breaking fashion. Many observers in the stadium thought the tie was completely dead and buried at that moment. Instead, the Balance of play shifted in a totally unpredictable direction. Breidablik threw absolute caution to the wind, swarming the visitors' penalty area with aggressive overlapping runs. Their relentless, high-pressing approach paid off on the hour mark when they were awarded a decisive spot-kick. H. Gunnlaugsson stepped up with pure ice in his veins, smashing the penalty home in the 61st minute to drag his side back from the brink and ignite the home fans.
Boiling Point
The final half-hour morphed into a pure, unfiltered display of European knockout football chaos. The Intensity surged as Breidablik desperately hunted for an equaliser, launching wave after wave of desperate attacks into the box. Zrinjski resorted to dark arts and cynical tactical fouls to disrupt the game's flow, leading to a fragmented, bad-tempered climax under the floodlights. The mounting frustration finally boiled over deep into stoppage time. Arnór Gauti Jónsson saw a straight red card in the 92nd minute, reducing the exhausted hosts to ten men and effectively ending their frantic comeback hopes. Zrinjski held on tight for a crucial 2-1 away victory, but the resilient Icelandic side proved they have enough pure fighting spirit left to make the return leg a truly fascinating proposition.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Arnór Gauti Jónsson impact the match?
Occurring deep into stoppage time, the dismissal extinguished Breidablik's final push for an equaliser, allowing Zrinjski to comfortably see out the dying seconds of the match.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
European Dreams on the Line in Iceland
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. A grueling battle for survival in European qualifying that will appeal mostly to die-hard supporters of both clubs.
The Setup
This August 14 clash at Kópavogsvöllur epitomizes the gritty reality of UEFA Europa League qualification. With a modest Stakes factor overall but massive importance for the specific clubs involved, both Breidablik and Zrinjski are fighting to keep their continental campaigns alive in the 3rd Qualifying Round. A dismal Stars rating highlights the total lack of marquee names, meaning this tie will be decided by sheer tactical discipline rather than individual brilliance. Early-season rust is evident across the board, and a sluggish Form rating for both sides suggests this will not be a free-flowing, attacking spectacle.
Key Battle
With zero individual superstars dominating the pre-match narrative, the crucial contest lies in the midfield trenches. Breidablik's engine room must dictate the tempo and control possession at home, while Zrinjski's defensive block will look to absorb pressure, stay compact, and execute on the counter-attack.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey, low-scoring affair where fear of failure outweighs the desire to entertain. Zrinjski will likely sit deep to frustrate the Icelandic hosts and deny them any space in the final third. Our expected outcome is a gritty 1-1 draw, leaving absolutely everything to play for in the return leg.