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As NK Slaven Belupo prepares to host NK Varaždin in the Croatian HNL on August 9, 2026, both teams present contrasting recent forms that could influence the outcome of this match.
NK Slaven Belupo enters this fixture having won only 1 of their last 5 matches, indicating struggles in finding consistent form. Their tactical approach may need to emphasize home advantage and aggressive pressing to disrupt Varaždin’s play, particularly if they aim to capitalize on set pieces.
In contrast, NK Varaždin arrives with an impressive record, winning 4 of their last 5 matches. Their attacking prowess and solid defensive organization have proven effective recently. With a well-rounded strategy that balances possession and swift counter-attacks, they appear well-positioned to challenge Slaven Belupo on their home turf.
According to bookmakers, odds reflect a closely contested match, with Slaven Belupo at 2.55 for a home win and Varaždin slightly favored at 2.74 for an away victory. Model predictions suggest a 38.6% chance of a home win, 30.9% for a draw, and 32.3% for an away win.
Given the current trajectories, this matchup promises to be intriguing, yet outcomes remain uncertain.
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| Slaven Belupo 37.5% |
Draw 28.1% |
Varaždin 34.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.49 | 3.36 | 2.73 | ||
| 2.48 | 3.15 | 2.72 | ||
| 2.45 | 3.35 | 2.68 | ||
| 2.40 | 3.25 | 2.65 | ||
| 2.5 | 3.34 | 2.69 |
Latest Results
| 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 16.07.26 Paksi SE – NK Slaven Belupo – 5:3 14.07.26 NK Slaven Belupo – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1:3 |
02.08.26 NK Varaždin – Hajduk Split – 2:1 30.07.26 FK Jablonec – NK Varaždin – 2:0 23.07.26 NK Varaždin – FK Jablonec – 3:2 16.07.26 NK Varaždin – ND Beltinci – 2:0 16.07.26 NK Varaždin – NK Kustošija – 3:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.04.26 NK Varaždin – NK Slaven Belupo – 2:1 31.01.26 NK Slaven Belupo – NK Varaždin – 0:2 25.10.25 NK Varaždin – NK Slaven Belupo – 1:3 10.08.25 NK Slaven Belupo – NK Varaždin – 3:1 22.04.25 NK Slaven Belupo – NK Varaždin – 0:1 |
Standings
2026/27
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Din. Zagreb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | Osijek | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Lok. Zagreb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Rijeka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Varazdin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
| 7 | Hajduk Split | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 8 | Rudes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 9 | Slaven Belupo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 10 | Gorica | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
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