Koper vs NSI Runavik
NSI Runavik stun Koper in penalty marathon
A dramatic shootout sees NSI Runavik overturn expectations and claim victory in extra time.
Despite Koper's early penalty miss by L. Rimac and a strong start, NSI Runavik took control with goals from B. Nolsøe and M. Lindh. The match extended into extra time where B. Ndiaye briefly brought Koper back on level terms with a penalty, but NSI Runavik's resilience shone through in a chaotic penalty shootout climax, including a late goal from M. Przybylski. This thrilling finish defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a straightforward Koper win.
- First leg:
- NSI Runavik 0 2 Koper
- Aggregate:
- NSI Runavik 2 2 Koper (pens)
- Advances:
- NSI Runavik
Analysis
Koper and NSI Runavik face off in the 2nd Qualifying Round of competition 848, with Koper looking to build on their recent success against the Faroese side. Both teams have shown glimpses of quality, but Koper's recent dominance and defensive solidity make them the favourites.
In this competition, Koper have played one match so far, winning 2-0 and keeping a clean sheet. NSI Runavik have a mixed record with one win, one draw, and one loss, conceding four goals in three matches. Their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed, especially against Koper, who won their only head-to-head meeting 1-0.
Koper's attacking duo, B. Irabor and B. Adrovic, have been instrumental, with Irabor scoring twice and Adrovic providing two assists in their last encounter. Koper's defence has been solid, conceding no goals in recent matches, while NSI Runavik have struggled to keep clean sheets. The statistical edge and tactical advantage lie with Koper, who are expected to control the game and secure a 2-0 victory.
Prediction
The prediction is a home win for Koper with a halftime lead of 1-0 and a fulltime score of 2-0. The match is expected to see moderate discipline with around four cards shown. Confidence in this outcome is very high at 95%, reflecting Koper's strong form and previous success against NSI Runavik.
Outcome probability
Match factors
Koper's recent dominance vs NSI Runavik
Koper won last away match 2-0 with Irabor scoring twice assisted by Adrovic, showing strong attacking form
Adrovic's creative influence
Adrovic's two assists in last meeting highlight his key role in Koper's attack
Koper's defensive solidity
Koper kept a clean sheet in last match vs NSI Runavik and concedes 0 goals on average away
NSI Runavik's defensive struggles
NSI Runavik conceded in all last 3 matches, indicating vulnerability against Koper's attack
Key Takeaways
Koper look set to continue their impressive run in this competition with a solid 2-0 win over NSI Runavik. Their attacking prowess combined with defensive resilience should be enough to keep the Faroese side at bay. Expect a controlled performance and a comfortable victory for Koper.
- Koper won their previous match in this competition 2-0, keeping a clean sheet.
- NSI Runavik have conceded in all their last three matches in this competition.
- Koper have a 70% probability of winning this match according to aggregated data.
- The most probable halftime score is 1-0 in favour of Koper.
- The predicted total number of cards in the match is four, indicating moderate discipline.
- In their only head-to-head meeting, Koper won 1-0 against NSI Runavik.
- B. Irabor scored twice and B. Adrovic provided two assists in the last match between these teams.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Koper
No standout top scorers flagged for Koper
Away — NSI Runavik


Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
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Koper
4-3-1-2Starting XI
- 1L. BašG
- 3F. HartherzD
- 5F. BačkuljaD
- 6F. TomekM
- 9B. IraborF
- 10L. RimacM
- 27A. RuedlM
- 45I. MatondoM
- 47Alvaro RoncalD
Substitutes
- 4L. ŠtulacM
- 14J. StrcajM
- 17A. SutaloM
- 18G. AgyemangD
- 26B. AdrovicM
- 72J. IličićF
- 80J. MboyoM
- 86S. ŠurdanovićM
- 99K. ManseriM
NSI Runavik
4-3-3Starting XI
- 3V. í DavidsenD
- 4D. ObbekjærD
- 6B. NolsøeM
- 11M. LindhM
- 12F. DrinicD
- 13T. AmosG
- 16P. KnudsenM
- 17J. BenjaminsenD
- 33M. PrzybylskiM
- 45M. OlsenM
Substitutes
- 1K. JoensenG
- 5A. ElíssonD
- 10K. OlsenF
- 22J. TrondargjogvD
- 28M. DanielsenF
- 30D. DanielsenG


