Vukovar 1991

vs

NK Slaven Belupo

Preview

Vukovar 1991

• Vukovar 1991 set up as a pragmatic, defense-first side in a compact 4-2-3-1.
• They often sit deep and look to spring direct counters or be dangerous from set pieces.
• Form has been mixed: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses in their last five HNL games.
• Recent results include a hard-earned 0-0 draw away to HNK Gorica and a 3-2 home win over NK Istra 1961.
• Jakov Puljic is their talisman with 8 goals in 16 HNL appearances and 3 goals in his last six league games.

Slaven Belupo

• Slaven Belupo play a high-pressing, high-tempo 4-2-3-1.
• They sit 6th in the league with 30 points after 22 games.
• Form has been inconsistent: W1 D2 L2 in their last five HNL matches.
• Adriano Jagusic leads the line with 7 goals in 20 HNL appearances.
• Their away record is shaky with 2 wins, 4 draws, 5 defeats from 11 away games.

Head-to-Head

• Slaven have taken 6 points from the last two HNL meetings with Vukovar 1991.
• Vukovar have failed to win at home in this fixture and have never beaten Slaven in their short top-flight history.

Key Players

• Jakov Puljic (Vukovar 1991)
  • Has 8 goals in 16 HNL appearances.
  • Scored 3 goals in his last six league games.
• Adriano Jagusic (Slaven Belupo)
  • Has 7 goals in 20 HNL appearances.
  • Is his side’s most consistent attacking outlet.

Betting Insights

• Home win priced at 2.68, Slaven priced at 2.52, draw 3.10.
• Both Teams to Score market at 1.67 is worth considering.
• Vukovar concede 1.30 goals per home game while Slaven score 1.00 on average away from home.

Prediction

• Prediction: Slaven Belupo 2-1 Vukovar 1991.
• Backed by Slaven’s recent head-to-head advantage and higher league position.