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As NK Slaven Belupo prepares to host HNK Gorica in a crucial Croatian HNL matchup on August 22, 2026, both teams are in search of a much-needed boost in their recent form. Slaven Belupo has managed to secure only 1 victory in their last 5 outings, indicating a struggle to find consistency. In contrast, HNK Gorica has faced even tougher challenges, with a winless streak in their last 5 matches, which could weigh heavily on their confidence heading into this fixture.
Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, Slaven Belupo is slightly favored at 2.74 for a home win, while Gorica is priced at 2.43 for an away victory. Our model suggests a probability of 33.3% for a home win, 27.6% for a draw, and 38.7% favoring an away win.
Tactically, Slaven Belupo may rely on their home advantage and seek to capitalize on Gorica’s lack of form, while Gorica will need to adapt their approach to revive their season. With both sides eager for a turnaround, this match promises to be a competitive encounter. As always, unexpected outcomes are possible in football, making this a closely contested match to watch.
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| Slaven Belupo 34% |
Draw 27.9% |
Gorica 38.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.70 | 3.40 | 2.40 | |
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2.78 | 3.40 | 2.49 | |
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2.72 | 3.25 | 2.42 | |
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2.74 | 3.32 | 2.42 | Watch and Bet |
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2.70 | 3.25 | 2.40 | |
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2.74 | 3.34 | 2.46 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 Istra 1961 – NK Slaven Belupo – 3:0 09.08.26 NK Slaven Belupo – NK Varaždin – 1:4 31.07.26 Dinamo Zagreb – NK Slaven Belupo – 2:0 25.07.26 NK Slaven Belupo – NK Sesvete – 4:0 21.07.26 NK Slaven Belupo – Shakhtar Donetsk – 2:2 |
16.08.26 HNK Gorica – Hajduk Split – 1:2 08.08.26 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – HNK Gorica – 3:1 01.08.26 HNK Gorica – NK Osijek – 0:2 23.07.26 HNK Gorica – Shakhtar Donetsk – 0:2 19.07.26 FC St. Pauli – HNK Gorica – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 10.05.26 NK Slaven Belupo – HNK Gorica – 1:0 07.03.26 HNK Gorica – NK Slaven Belupo – 2:2 05.12.25 NK Slaven Belupo – HNK Gorica – 2:1 21.09.25 HNK Gorica – NK Slaven Belupo – 2:1 18.05.25 NK Slaven Belupo – HNK Gorica – 4:0 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Osijek | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:1 | 8 | 9 |
| 2 | Varazdin | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 6 | 9 |
| 3 | Din. Zagreb | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 6 | 6 |
| 4 | Lok. Zagreb | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 2 | 6 |
| 5 | Istra 1961 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:5 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Hajduk Split | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Rijeka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 3 |
| 8 | Gorica | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | -5 | 0 |
| 9 | Slaven Belupo | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:9 | -8 | 0 |
| 10 | Rudes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:12 | -10 | 0 |
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