MURSKA SOBOTA, Slovenia (Interstat) — Mura U19 will host Ilirija on Friday, May 1, in a 1. Mladinska Liga match at Mura’s home ground.

The two teams have met once this season: Mura won 3-1 on Oct. 27. Mura holds a 67.80 percent probability of winning according to Interstat’s ELO system, and the game simulator projects a 2-1 final score in favor of the home side.

Mura enters the match after a 3-2 loss at NK Rudar Velenje U19 on Monday, April 27. In its previous 10 league games, Mura has compiled a 4-3-3 record, including wins over Krka U19 (1-0), Radomlje (2-0), NK Zeleznicar Maribor (4-2) and Koper U19 (2-1), along with draws against NK Fužinar Ravne U19 (0-0) and Domzale U19 (3-3). Losses have come against Celje U19 (2-1), Bravo U19 (4-0) and NK Aluminij U19 (1-0).

Ilirija, meanwhile, suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to Nafta on Thursday, April 30. The visitors have had an inconsistent run in their last 10 league fixtures, going 4-3-3 overall. Ilirija’s wins include victories over NK Zeleznicar Maribor (2-1), Krka (4-1), NK Kety Emmi&Impol Bistrica (2-1) and Koper U19 (3-2). Draws came against Rudar (0-0) and Jadran Dekani (2-2), while losses were logged against Slovan Ljubljana (2-1), NK Rudar Velenje U19 (1-0), Tabor Sezana (3-2) and Brinje Grosup U19 (2-1).

The head-to-head history — limited to this season’s earlier meeting — gives Mura a clear psychological edge. In that Oct. 27 contest, Mura scored three goals on the road to overcome Ilirija’s lone reply.

Both teams have key fixtures ahead. Ilirija will travel to Dravinja on Wednesday, May 6, for a 2. SNL match, then host Bilje on Saturday, May 9. Mura’s schedule beyond Friday’s game was not immediately available.

Kickoff is set for Friday evening with Mura aiming to strengthen its position in the standings, while Ilirija looks to bounce back after consecutive losses.