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Draw@ 3.3022betThis is expected to be a tightly-contested first-leg. Rijeka boast strong home form as reigning Croatian champions, yet have had a long preseason break since May. Ludogorets arrive battle-hardened from their recent win over Dinamo Minsk. Multiple analysts predict a 1–1 draw, citing Rijeka’s solidity at Rujevica and Ludogorets’ experience and freshness from competitive fixtures. The balance between home advantage and away momentum supports a stalemate.