Slaven Belupo vs Osijek predictions, Mar 22, 2026

Croatian HNL, on Sunday,

Slaven Belupo

Osijek

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In the upcoming Croatian HNL clash on March 22, 2026, NK Slaven Belupo will host NK Osijek at their home ground. Both teams find themselves in a similar recent form, with each securing two wins in their last five outings, providing a sense of parity entering this matchup.

Slaven Belupo has demonstrated resilience and tactical adaptability, particularly at home, where they have been effective in leveraging their home advantage. Their attacking strategy has been bolstered by strong midfield play, allowing them to create scoring opportunities, though they will need to capitalize on these chances to secure a vital home win.

Conversely, NK Osijek has shown flashes of quality in their performances, often characterized by a disciplined defensive structure and quick counter-attacks. This approach has led to successful outings, but consistency remains crucial for them as they aim to improve their league standing.

Current bookmakers have favored Slaven Belupo with odds of 2.16 for a home win, while Osijek stands at 3.33 for an away victory. Model predictions suggest a 44.1% likelihood of a home win, indicating a competitive match ahead. Overall, both sides have potential, making this encounter an intriguing contest without guaranteed outcomes.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-03-16T01:52:03+00:00.

Slaven Belupo
42.9%
Draw
29.2%
Osijek
27.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.16 3.19 3.44
betsson 2.18 3.2 3.15
MarathonBet 2.15 3.22 3.36 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 2.15 3 3.3
Pinnacle 2.15 3.24 3.38

Latest Results

14.03.26 Dinamo Zagreb – NK Slaven Belupo – 4:2
10.03.26 NK Slaven Belupo – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 2:1 penalties
07.03.26 HNK Gorica – NK Slaven Belupo – 2:2
27.02.26 NK Slaven Belupo – Istra 1961 – 1:0
20.02.26 HNK Vukovar 91 – NK Slaven Belupo – 2:2
14.03.26 NK Osijek – HNK Gorica – 0:0
06.03.26 Istra 1961 – NK Osijek – 0:1
28.02.26 NK Osijek – HNK Vukovar 91 – 2:0
21.02.26 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – NK Osijek – 3:1
15.02.26 NK Osijek – Hajduk Split – 0:2

Facts

  • A mid-table team will face off against the outsider in this match (ranked 5 and 9).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Slaven Belupo won 2.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Slaven Belupo may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Slaven Belupo is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Slaven Belupo won 7 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 16:33. (average 0.8:1.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Slaven Belupo won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 10:14. (average 1.1:1.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    20.12.25 NK Osijek – NK Slaven Belupo – 0:0
    04.10.25 NK Slaven Belupo – NK Osijek – 2:1
    25.07.25 NK Osijek – NK Slaven Belupo – 4:0
    04.05.25 NK Slaven Belupo – NK Osijek – 1:4
    02.04.25 NK Slaven Belupo – NK Osijek – 1:0 penalties

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Din. Zagreb 26 19 3 4 63:22 41 60
    2 Hajduk Split 26 15 5 6 39:25 14 50
    3 Rijeka 26 10 8 8 37:27 10 38
    4 Varazdin 26 10 7 9 33:36 -3 37
    5 Slaven Belupo 26 9 8 9 37:42 -5 35
    6 Istra 1961 26 9 6 11 31:36 -5 33
    7 Lok. Zagreb 26 7 9 10 31:40 -9 30
    8 Gorica 26 7 7 12 29:38 -9 28
    9 Osijek 26 5 9 12 22:36 -14 24
    10 Vukovar 1991 26 4 8 14 26:46 -20 20

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