BISTRICA, Slovenia (Interstat) — NK Kety Emmi&Impol Bistrica hosts Brinje Grosuplje on Saturday, May 9, in a 2. SNL matchup that carries implications for both sides’ positions in the Slovenian second division.

Brinje Grosuplje enters the contest riding a strong run of form, with seven wins, two draws and one loss in its last 10 league matches. The visitors most recently drew 1-1 at Jadran Dekani on April 29, a result that followed an 8-1 demolition of NK Jesenice on April 26. Brinje’s only defeat in that span came March 8, a 4-0 loss at Triglav.

The home side, Kety Emmi&Impol Bistrica, has been more inconsistent. It has four wins, three draws and three losses in its last 10. However, Bistrica comes off a 3-0 victory over Bilje on April 30, a clean sheet that snapped a two-match skid. Before that, Bistrica lost 2-1 to Nafta and 2-1 to Ilirija.

In head-to-head meetings this season, Brinje has dominated. The visitors won 2-0 at Bistrica on Nov. 2, 2025, and previously defeated Bistrica 2-1 at home on Nov. 27, 2025. Brinje has scored four goals across those two matches while conceding once.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, though Brinje’s recent scoring outburst — eight goals against Jesenice — suggests an attacking threat. Bistrica, meanwhile, has kept three clean sheets in its last four home matches, including a 3-0 win over Krka and a 3-0 victory against Dravinja.

Brinje will be without its next 10 fixtures listing only two upcoming games: a Slovenian Cup match against NK Aluminij U19 on May 13 and a league fixture at home to Nafta on May 17. Bistrica’s next scheduled league match is away at Triglav on May 16.

Kickoff is set for Saturday. Both teams will look to build momentum before the season’s final stretch.