Zrinjski vs. FK Velež Mostar Preview: Cup Semifinal Set for Wednesday

MOSTAR, Bosnia-Herzegovina (Interstat) — Zrinjski will host FK Velež Mostar on Wednesday in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Cup semifinal, with a spot in the final on the line. The match is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at Zrinjski’s home ground.

The two sides meet for the fourth time this season, and the home team holds a clear edge in recent head-to-head encounters. Zrinjski defeated FK Velež Mostar 1-0 on April 3, 2026, at home. Prior to that, they played to a 1-1 draw on Dec. 7, 2025, in Mostar, and Zrinjski won 3-1 on Sept. 27, 2025, on the road.

Zrinjski enters the match on a high note, having beaten Zeljeznicar 2-0 on May 1 in league play. That result improved their form after a 2-1 loss to Siroki Brijeg on April 26 and a 1-1 draw with ZBorac Banja on April 22. Zrinjski’s overall season results show a mixed bag: home wins against Sloga Doboj (3-0) and Rudar Prijedor (1-0), but losses to FK Sarajevo (2-1) and Posusje (1-0). Their defense has been solid, with three clean sheets in their last six matches.

FK Velež Mostar, meanwhile, arrives after a 1-0 victory at Radnik Bijeljina on May 1. That win ended a four-match winless streak that included a 0-0 draw with Zeljeznicar on April 25 and a 3-0 victory over Siroki Brijeg on April 21. However, they have struggled for consistency. Over the past month, FK Velež Mostar lost to Zrinjski (1-0 on April 3), fell to FK Sarajevo (1-0), and managed draws against Sloga Doboj (0-0) and ZBorac Banja (2-2). Their away form has been shaky, with only one win in their last five road games.

The Cup competition adds extra motivation. Zrinjski, the home side, will look to exploit home advantage and their recent dominance over FK Velež Mostar. The visitors will aim to reverse a trend that has seen them lose the last two meetings and fail to score in the most recent one.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is Zrinjski 1, FK Velež Mostar 0 — a repeat of the April 3 result. That projection aligns with Zrinjski’s defensive resilience and FK Velež Mostar’s offensive struggles away from home.

Kickoff is set for Wednesday evening. The winner advances to the Cup final.