Slovenia. Cup. Preliminary round

NK Smartno vs Rudar Velenje

NK Smartno

Finished

Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026 17:00 CET

Rudar Velenje

Match Preview

Can Rudar Velenje pull off a result at Home Arena? That's the big question ahead of their Slovenia. Cup. Preliminary round trip to face NK Smartno on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, kick-off at 17:00. Located in Germany, the ground will be packed with passionate home supporters. Referee Florian Badstuber will have his hands full. Weather: Warm and humid, 25°C. NK Smartno could be short-handed without Hoffmann, though Rudar Velenje have their own worries with Schulz in doubt. Historical context: NK Smartno 2 - 0 Rudar Velenje (2021). NK Smartno 4 - 4 Rudar Velenje (2025). NK Smartno 2 - 0 Rudar Velenje (2025). NK Smartno 2 - 3 Rudar Velenje (2022). NK Smartno 0 - 0 Rudar Velenje (2021). Prediction: 3:0.

Post-Match Summary

Full time: NK Smartno 0:0 Rudar Velenje. This Slovenia. Cup. Preliminary round fixture lived up to expectations with end-to-end action. Martin Petersen kept a tight grip on the match as tensions ran high in Germany.

Fan Reactions (9)

★★★★☆ 4 / 5 (9 reviews)

Daniel F. 2 days ago

★★★☆☆

Rudar Velenje have been in fantastic form lately. Best game of the season! I'm calling 2:1.

Wolfgang N. 1 days ago

★★★★★

The atmosphere at the stadium will be incredible on Sep 1! Clinical finish from the lads! I think it'll be 3:0.

Lisa M. 1 days ago

★★★★★

I've watched every NK Smartno game this season. Clinical finish from the lads! This one ends 0:3 for sure.

Marie H. 1 days ago

★★★☆☆

NK Smartno vs Rudar Velenje is always a cracker! Attack was unstoppable today! My money is on 1:3.

Peter S. 1 days ago

★★★☆☆

Just got my ticket for the match on Sep 1! The ref was blind! Hoping for 3:0 in our favor.

Lena D. 1 days ago

★★★★★

No way Rudar Velenje wins this at NK Smartno's ground. VAR ruined everything again! Final score: 0:2.

Wolfgang N. 1 days ago

★★★★☆

Neutral fan here - just want to see great football. Disappointing but we move on. Expecting 1:1.

Max M. 1 days ago

★★★★★

Dream match! NK Smartno and Rudar Velenje always deliver. What an incredible match! Gonna be 1:2.

Frank J. 1 days ago

★★★☆☆

My dad and I watch every NK Smartno game together. What a comeback! Our prediction: 4:3.