Dravinja vs Mura
CELJE, Slovenia (Interstat) — A battle of unbeatens in the Slovenian Cup headlines the domestic football schedule Thursday as Dravinja hosts Mura.
Both sides enter the Round of 16 match with perfect 4-0 records in this competition. However, their overall season form presents a stark contrast.
Mura has been dominant across all competitions, boasting a flawless record of 4 wins and 0 losses. Their cup run has been particularly explosive, including an 11-0 victory over SNK Bakovci. They are, however, coming off a scoreless draw with Radomlje in their most recent outing on Sept. 21.
Dravinja’s path has been more turbulent. While perfect in the cup, their overall record of 7 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw reveals inconsistency. They arrive with momentum, however, following a 5-2 road win against Ilirija last Saturday.
Despite the statistical disparity, Interstat’s game simulator projects a narrow 1-0 victory for the home side, Dravinja.
The winner will advance to the cup quarterfinals. Following this cup tie, Dravinja returns to league play Sunday against Gorica.