LESCE, Slovenia (Interstat) — NK Šobec Lesce hosts NK Rudar Trbovlje on Saturday, April 25, in a critical 3. SNL matchup, as the visitors aim to extend their recent dominance in the head-to-head series.

The game is scheduled for a 3 p.m. local kickoff.

Rudar Trbovlje enters the contest seeking to rebound from a 1-0 loss to NK Svoboda Ljubljana on April 18. That defeat halted a four-match unbeaten run, during which the side outscored opponents 9-3.

The visitors have been formidable on the road this season, posting convincing wins at ND Bistrc (2-1) on April 11 and at Tolmin (1-0) on March 28.

Šobec Lesce, meanwhile, is coming off a 2-0 defeat at Šencur on April 17. The home side has struggled for consistency, managing just one win in its last five matches. A 0-0 draw with Svoboda Ljubljana on April 4 and a 1-1 stalemate at Fama Vipava on April 12 highlight recent defensive resilience, but scoring has been an issue.

Lesce has not defeated Rudar Trbovlje since October 2023, losing the last four meetings. The most recent encounter, Oct. 11, 2025, saw Šobec Lesce fall 3-1 on its home ground.

Rudar Trbovlje boasts a deep scoring threat, having recorded five goals in a 5-0 rout of Žiri on April 4. Lesce will rely on a defense that held Tolmin to a single goal in a 1-0 defeat on March 14.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-0 victory for NK Rudar Trbovlje.

The 3. SNL contest presents a clear test: Šobec Lesce must break its scoring drought against a Rudar Trbovlje side that has owned the series and remains a top contender in the league standings.

AP-NK