NK Varazdin

vs

NK Slaven Belupo

Preview

NK Varazdin

• Varazdin are fourth in the table with 38 points from 28 matches.
• The home side line up in a proactive 4-2-3-1 formation that allows them to control the rhythm of the game in midfield, be patient in possession and press co-operatively in the advanced third.
• Aleksa Latkovic has been on a hot streak recently, notching three of Varazdin’s last six league goals, and the hosts have plenty of goals spread throughout the team.
• The home team have won six, drawn five and lost three of their 14 home HNL 2025/2026 games, scoring 1.43 goals and conceding 1.36.

NK Slaven Belupo

• NK Slaven Belupo are sixth in the HNL 2025/2026 table with 36 points from 28 games - two fewer than fourth-placed Varazdin.
• Slaven have been as inconsistent as their hosts in their last five games, winning one, drawing two and losing two of their HNL 2025/2026 matches.
• Mario Gregurina stepped up from the coaching staff to lead the team, so he has clearly maintained the DNA of a team that sets up to be a disciplined unit.
• They tend to line up in a compact 4-2-3-1 that is very solid in defence and can be dangerous on the counter-attack in transition.
• Belupo’s away form has been inconsistent, however, with only two wins, six draws and six defeats from 14 matches.
• They have conceded an average of 1.93 goals per game on the road and that must be improved if they are going to climb above their opponents.

Head-to-Head

Key Players

• Aleksa Latkovic - notched three of Varazdin’s last six league goals.
• Adriano Jagusic - Slaven’s top scorer for the league campaign with seven goals in 20 appearances.
• Alen Grgic - has contributed two goals in the last five for Slaven.
• Ivan Mamut - has eight goals in 24 games this season.

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