HNK Rijeka vs Derry City

UEFA Europa Conference League · Jul 23, 2026 · 18:45

Match preview

HNK Rijeka will look to capitalize on home advantage when they welcome Derry City to Stadion Rujevica for their UEFA Europa Conference League clash on July 23, 2026. The Croatian hosts enter the tie in solid domestic form, having secured four wins, four draws, and two losses from their opening ten league fixtures, scoring eleven and conceding just six. Their recent run of two wins, two draws, and one loss from their last five outings underscores a resilient, if not dominant, side.

In stark contrast, Derry City’s European campaign has begun in troubling fashion. The Candystripes have suffered two defeats in their opening two Conference League matches, scoring just one goal while conceding three. Their current win rate of 0% paints a grim picture for the Irish outfit, who will need a monumental turnaround to trouble their more established opponents. Rijeka's disciplined defence and consistent goal-scoring will undoubtedly pose a significant challenge for a Derry side struggling for rhythm and confidence. All eyes will be on whether Derry can find an unexpected spark or if Rijeka will comfortably assert their dominance.

Recent form

Derry City

• L Jul 16, 2026: Derry City 1–2 CSKA Sofia
• L Jul 9, 2026: CSKA Sofia 3–2 Derry City