Rijeka vs Slaven Belupo predictions, Jan 24, 2026

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In an upcoming Croatian HNL matchup, HNK Rijeka will face off against NK Slaven Belupo at the HNK Rijeka home stadium. The hosts, HNK Rijeka, have shown solid form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches, while NK Slaven Belupo have won 2 of their last 5 matches.

Bookmakers have the odds slightly in favor of HNK Rijeka with a 1.6 to 5.16 ratio for the away team. Our model predicts a 58.6% chance of a home win, 24.2% chance of a draw, and 17.6% chance of an away win, with a final score prediction of 1:0 in favor of HNK Rijeka.

Tactically, HNK Rijeka will look to capitalize on their recent momentum and home advantage, while NK Slaven Belupo will aim to disrupt their opponents and secure points on the road. Both teams will need to focus on their defensive solidity to come out on top in this evenly-matched contest.

With both teams capable of securing a result, it will be interesting to see how this matchup unfolds on the field.

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Rijeka 57.5%

Draw 24.7%

Slaven Belupo 17.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.68	3.55	4.95
	1.61	3.85	5.19	Watch and Bet
	1.6	3.6	5
	1.59	3.93	5.33
	1.54	3.75	5.33

Latest Results

14.01.26 HNK Rijeka – FC Koper – 1:2 21.12.25 HNK Rijeka – HNK Gorica – 1:0 18.12.25 Shakhtar Donetsk – HNK Rijeka – 0:0 11.12.25 HNK Rijeka – NK Celje – 3:0 06.12.25 HNK Rijeka – HNK Vukovar 91 – 3:1

16.01.26 NK Slaven Belupo – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 2:4 13.01.26 NK Slaven Belupo – HNK Vukovar 91 – 2:2 10.01.26 NK Slaven Belupo – KF Arsimi – 5:1 08.01.26 NK Slaven Belupo – ND Primorje – 2:1 20.12.25 NK Osijek – NK Slaven Belupo – 0:0

Facts

This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 5 and 4).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rijeka won 3.

Rijeka is showing really good form (last 5 games: 3 wins).

In recent matches, Slaven Belupo has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Rijeka may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, the opponents have had a series of home games.

In this match, Rijeka is the team to beat.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Rijeka won 11 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 31:17. (average 1.6:0.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Rijeka won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 18:7. (average 1.8:0.7).

Latest Head To Head

18.10.25 NK Slaven Belupo – HNK Rijeka – 1:1 03.08.25 HNK Rijeka – NK Slaven Belupo – 2:0 29.05.25 HNK Rijeka – NK Slaven Belupo – 1:0 25.05.25 HNK Rijeka – NK Slaven Belupo – 2:0 14.05.25 NK Slaven Belupo – HNK Rijeka – 1:1

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Din. Zagreb	18	12	2	4	38:16	22	38
2	Hajduk Split	18	11	4	3	29:17	12	37
3	Istra 1961	17	7	5	5	23:21	2	26
4	Slaven Belupo	18	7	5	6	26:28	-2	26
5	Rijeka	17	6	6	5	27:19	8	24
6	Varazdin	18	6	5	7	22:25	-3	23
7	Gorica	18	5	4	9	21:27	-6	19
8	Lok. Zagreb	18	4	7	7	20:30	-10	19
9	Vukovar 1991	18	3	6	9	19:32	-13	15
10	Osijek	18	2	8	8	16:26	-10	14

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