Varaždin vs Slaven Belupo predictions, Apr 12, 2026

Apr 05, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Varaždin

Slaven Belupo

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As NK Varaždin prepares to host NK Slaven Belupo on April 12, 2026, both teams come into the match seeking a much-needed spark amid challenging recent form. Varaždin has only managed to secure one victory in their last five outings, reflecting struggles with consistency and effectiveness in front of goal. In contrast, Slaven Belupo is in a similar situation, also winning just once in their previous five games, indicating both teams may be low on confidence.

Varaždin will look to leverage their home advantage, with bookmakers offering odds of 2.31 for a home win, which places them slightly favored despite their lack of form. Tactical efficiency will be crucial; they will need to tighten their defense while maximizing their scoring opportunities to break a stalemate. On the other hand, Slaven Belupo, favored at 3.12 for an away win, must capitalize on any openings and exploit Varaždin’s defensive vulnerabilities to turn their fortunes around.

Our model suggests a 42.1% probability of a Varaždin win, 28.5% for a draw, and 28.7% for Slaven Belupo taking all three points. Given the equal stakes for both sides, this match promises to be a closely contested encounter with no clear outcomes assured.

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Varaždin
40.4%		 Draw
29.7%		 Slaven Belupo
29.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 2.31 3.14 3.12

Latest Results

03.04.26 NK Varaždin – HNK Gorica – 1:1
20.03.26 Istra 1961 – NK Varaždin – 2:1
13.03.26 NK Varaždin – HNK Vukovar 91 – 2:0
07.03.26 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – NK Varaždin – 1:1
04.03.26 NK Varaždin – HNK Gorica – 1:3		 04.04.26 NK Slaven Belupo – HNK Rijeka – 0:2
22.03.26 NK Slaven Belupo – NK Osijek – 0:0
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

Facts

  • This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 4 and 6).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Varaždin won 2.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Varaždin will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Varaždin won 6 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 19:24. (average 1:1.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Varaždin won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 9:10. (average 1:1.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    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
    16.02.25 NK Varaždin – NK Slaven Belupo – 0:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Din. Zagreb 28 21 3 4 75:22 53 66
    2 Hajduk Split 27 16 5 6 45:25 20 53
    3 Rijeka 28 11 8 9 39:31 8 41
    4 Varazdin 28 10 8 10 35:39 -4 38
    5 Istra 1961 27 10 6 11 33:37 -4 36
    6 Slaven Belupo 28 9 9 10 37:44 -7 36
    7 Gorica 28 8 8 12 34:39 -5 32
    8 Lok. Zagreb 27 7 9 11 31:45 -14 30
    9 Osijek 28 5 10 13 22:43 -21 25
    10 Vukovar 1991 27 4 8 15 26:52 -26 20

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