Orijent 1919 vs Mladost Ždralovi prediction

Orijent 1919 host Mladost Zdralovi in the Round of 32 of the Croatian Cup, bringing together two sides entering this knockout fixture in resilient form.

Orijent 1919 have shown solid consistency on home soil in recent weeks, remaining unbeaten across their last three home fixtures with a 3-1 victory over Krizevci, a 3-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb U21, and a 1-1 draw with Croatia Zmijavci. After following up with a goalless draw at HNK Cibalia, they have proven difficult to break down.

Mladost Zdralovi arrive with an unbeaten five-match sequence, recording three victories and two draws. Their defensive solidity has been their standout feature, conceding only two goals across those five games, including clean sheets against Dugopolje, Sesvete, and Varteks Varazdin. With both sides demonstrating disciplined defensive setups, this cup tie is likely to be tightly contested.