NK Slaven Belupo

vs

HNK Rijeka

Preview

Slaven Belupo (home)

• NK Slaven Belupo have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five matches in all competitions.
• At home they are unbeaten in their last three (W2, D1).
• They have seven wins, three draws and three losses from 13 home HNL fixtures.
• Coach Mario Gregurina has instilled a clear tactical identity since July 2025.
• The hosts typically set up in a 4-2-3-1, defend deep and rely on counter-attacks.

HNK Rijeka (away)

• HNK Rijeka have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five in all competitions.
• Their most recent away game was a 4-0 defeat to NK Gorica.
• They are a possession-based side coached by Victor Sanchez since September 2025.
• Rijeka press high and try to get into the final third quickly, with fluid attacking movement.
• On the road in the HNL they have three wins, four draws and six losses from 13 matches.
• They average 1.00 goals scored and 1.38 goals conceded per away league match.

Head-to-Head

• The two HNL meetings this season have both ended in draws.
• The most recent fixture was a 2-2 at Stadion Rujevica two months ago.

Key Players

• Players to watch:
  • Adriano Jagusic - seven goals in 20 appearances.
  • Alen Grgic - two goals in their last five.
  • Toni Fruk - nine goals in 25 league games, two in his last five.

Betting Insights

• Main market: Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.8.
• Back-up wager: Over 2.5 goals at 2.15.
• Outright: Slaven to win at 3.1 based on home form.

Prediction

• Primary pick: Both Teams to Score - Yes.
• Confident selection: Slaven Belupo to win at 3.1.
• Alternate play: Over 2.5 goals at 2.15.