KIDRIČEVO, Slovenia (Interstat) — NK Aluminij U19 hosts NK Polana in a Slovenian Cup match on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, with the visitors entering on a hot streak and the home side looking to maintain its prolific scoring form.

NK Polana (3-0-0) arrives with a perfect record in cup play this season, most recently defeating Zavrc 1-0 on Oct. 22. Their offensive prowess was on full display in earlier rounds, with a 5-2 victory at NK Turnisce on Sept. 17 and a 4-0 win at NK Graničar Lendava on Aug. 27.

NK Aluminij U19 (7-2-2) is coming off a 2-2 draw with NK Rudar Velenje U19 on Nov. 15. Despite the recent draw, the young squad has been in formidable scoring form, netting four or more goals in four of their last ten matches. Key results include a 4-2 win over Ilirija on Nov. 3 and a 6-1 rout of NK Žiri on Oct. 28. Their attack is potent but has shown defensive vulnerabilities, conceding five goals in a loss to Brezice on Sept. 27.

According to the Interstat game simulator, NK Polana is projected to win 2-0.

Following this cup tie, NK Aluminij U19’s next match is at home against NK Zeleznicar Maribor on Monday, Nov. 24.