CROATIA HNL
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Opus Arena
Referee: M. Crnojevic
NK Osijek
Match Timeline
NK Slaven Belupo
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🔄
21'
S. Akere ↔ D. Kalem
NK Osijek
55'
N. Omerovic · Assist: N. Farkas
NK Osijek
🔄
61'
V. Medjimorec ↔ F. Mazar
NK Slaven Belupo
🔄
61'
L. Bosnjak ↔ G. Sivalec
NK Slaven Belupo
62'
M. Jovicic · Assist: A. Jakupovic
NK Osijek
🔄
67'
A. Jakupovic ↔ I. Baric
NK Osijek
🔄
67'
L. Vrbancic ↔ O. Petrusenko
NK Osijek
🔄
73'
M. Leskovic ↔ Z. Katalinic
NK Slaven Belupo
🔄
77'
N. Farkas ↔ J. Jezic
NK Osijek
🔄
78'
M. Jovicic ↔ J. Mersinaj
NK Osijek
🔄
86'
I. Nestorovski ↔ L. Curkovic
NK Slaven Belupo
🔄
86'
L. Ratshukudu ↔ L. Geci
NK Slaven Belupo

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 63.4%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS No
Probability 45.3%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability 43.2%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
63.4%
-
BTTS BTTS No
45.3%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5
43.2%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-0
-
-
Probability Distribution
NK Osijek Win 63.4%
Draw 0%
NK Slaven Belupo Win 36.6%
Expected Goals (xG)
NK Osijek1.1
NK Slaven Belupo1.35
Recent Form (Last 5)
NK Osijek NK Osijek
WWDLW
25 GF / 49 GA
NK Slaven Belupo NK Slaven Belupo
WLDWL
46 GF / 59 GA
Key Stats
0.71
Average Goals Scored
1.31
1.4
Average Goals Conceded
1.69
11
BTTS Yes
24
11
Over 2.5
22
3.29
Shots on Goal
3.77

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

NK Osijek NK Osijek 35 matches
NK Slaven Belupo NK Slaven Belupo 35 matches
NK Osijek Statistic NK Slaven Belupo
7 Wins 10
11 Draws 11
17 Losses 14
25 Goals For 46
49 Goals Against 59
0.71 Avg Goals Scored 1.31
1.4 Avg Goals Conceded 1.69
11 BTTS Yes 24
22 Over 1.5 30
11 Over 2.5 22
6 Over 3.5 13
14 Clean Sheets 6
17 Failed To Score 8
3.29 Shots On Goal 3.77
11.57 Total Shots 12.03
4.51 Corners 3.71
47.7% Ball Possession 47.5%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

From a tactical perspective, this fixture features two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors NK Slaven Belupo. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day.

NK Osijek Analysis

NK Osijek sit 9 with 32 points after 35 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. The overall return of 7 wins, 11 draws, and 17 defeats with a 25:49 goal balance points toward poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Going forward they depend heavily on Nail Omerović (8 goals), A. Jakupovic (3 goals), L. Jelenic (3 goals), with creative support from D. Colina (3 assists), S. Mikolcic (2 assists), Roko Jurišić (2 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. At home, they have managed 3 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses, a return that supports a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.

NK Slaven Belupo Analysis

NK Slaven Belupo sit 8 with 41 points after 35 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. The overall return of 10 wins, 11 draws, and 14 defeats with a 46:59 goal balance points toward poor form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on Josip Mitrović (8 goals), A. Jagusic (7 goals), I. Nestorovski (6 goals), with creative support from Ante Šuto (5 assists), L. Crepulja (5 assists), A. Jagusic (4 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have managed 2 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses, a return that supports a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, NK Osijek won 6 times, NK Slaven Belupo won 5 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 23:13 from NK Osijek's perspective. 7 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 7 matches, with an average of 2.4 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS No
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (100%)
Predicted formations: NK Osijek 4-2-3-1 / NK Slaven Belupo 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: NK Osijek wins 6, draws 4, NK Slaven Belupo wins 5
Stats
NK Osijek NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo NK Slaven Belupo
Shots on Goal
9
Shots on Goal
2
Shots off Goal
5
Shots off Goal
5
Blocked Shots
10
Blocked Shots
3
16 Corner Kicks 2
19 Fouls 12
0 Offsides 2
53% Ball Possession 47%
24 Total Shots 10
9 Shots on Goal 2
5 Shots off Goal 5
10 Blocked Shots 3
18 Shots insidebox 3
6 Shots outsidebox 7
2 Goalkeeper Saves 7
433 Total passes 407
357 Passes accurate 333
2.36 expected_goals 0.39
🟨 0 Yellow Cards 0 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥

Lineups

NK Osijek
Formation
NK Slaven Belupo
M. Grahovac
M. Grahovac
N. Omerovic
N. Omerovic
I. Kolarik
I. Kolarik
R. Jurisic
R. Jurisic
D. Bukvic
D. Bukvic
V. Bubanja
V. Bubanja
L. Vrbancic
L. Vrbancic
S. Akere
S. Akere
N. Farkas
🎯
N. Farkas
M. Jovicic
M. Jovicic
A. Jakupovic
🎯
A. Jakupovic
I. Covic
I. Covic
V. Medjimorec
V. Medjimorec
M. Leskovic
M. Leskovic
D. Kovacic
D. Kovacic
F. Kruselj
F. Kruselj
I. Cubelic
I. Cubelic
L. Crepulja
L. Crepulja
L. Bosnjak
L. Bosnjak
K. Isasegi
K. Isasegi
L. Ratshukudu
L. Ratshukudu
I. Nestorovski
I. Nestorovski
NK Osijek 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
12
M. Grahovac
G
11
N. Omerovic
⚽ 55'
D
49
I. Kolarik
D
22
R. Jurisic
D
39
D. Bukvic
D
21
V. Bubanja
M
23
L. Vrbancic
↓ 67'
M
57
S. Akere
↓ 21'
M
18
N. Farkas
🎯 55' ↓ 77'
M
98
M. Jovicic
⚽ 62' ↓ 78'
M
17
A. Jakupovic
🎯 62' ↓ 67'
F
Substitutes
1
N. Curcija
G
5
J. Mersinaj
↑ 78'
D
46
I. Baric
↑ 67'
F
16
O. Petrusenko
↑ 67'
M
99
T. Teklic
M
45
S. Begovic
48
J. Jezic
↑ 77'
M
47
D. Kalem
↑ 21'
D
NK Slaven Belupo 3-5-2
Starting XI
32
I. Covic
G
2
V. Medjimorec
↓ 61'
D
13
M. Leskovic
↓ 73'
D
4
D. Kovacic
D
18
F. Kruselj
M
15
I. Cubelic
M
21
L. Crepulja
M
24
L. Bosnjak
↓ 61'
M
33
K. Isasegi
M
14
L. Ratshukudu
↓ 86'
F
90
I. Nestorovski
↓ 86'
F
Substitutes
1
T. Kolar
G
5
Z. Katalinic
↑ 73'
D
16
L. Curkovic
↑ 86'
D
20
M. Petrovic
D
7
M. Dabro
F
17
F. Mazar
↑ 61'
F
99
F. Kutlesa
D
26
G. Sivalec
↑ 61'
F
8
L. Geci
↑ 86'
M
Last matches: NK Osijek
22.07.26
Fri
NK Osijek
HNK Cibalia
3
0
W
18.07.26
Fri
NK Osijek
Budapest Honved
2
1
W
13.07.26
Fri
NK Osijek
Neftchi Baku
1
0
W
04.07.26
Fri
NK Osijek
Paks
0
4
L
16.05.26
HNL
NK Osijek
HNK Gorica
0
2
L
10.05.26
HNL
NK Osijek
Istra 1961
0
1
L
02.05.26
HNL
NK Osijek
Vukovar
0
1
L
25.04.26
HNL
NK Osijek
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
0
0
D
21.04.26
HNL
NK Osijek
HNK Hajduk Split
1
0
W
17.04.26
HNL
NK Osijek
NK Varazdin
0
2
L
12.04.26
HNL
NK Osijek
HNK Rijeka
2
0
W
04.04.26
HNL
NK Osijek
Dinamo Zagreb
0
7
L
22.03.26
HNL
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
0
0
D
14.03.26
HNL
NK Osijek
HNK Gorica
0
0
D
06.03.26
HNL
NK Osijek
Istra 1961
1
0
W
28.02.26
HNL
NK Osijek
Vukovar
2
0
W
21.02.26
HNL
NK Osijek
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
1
3
L
15.02.26
HNL
NK Osijek
HNK Hajduk Split
0
2
L
08.02.26
HNL
NK Osijek
NK Varazdin
1
2
L
01.02.26
HNL
NK Osijek
HNK Rijeka
1
0
W
Last matches: NK Slaven Belupo
21.07.26
Fri
NK Slaven Belupo
Shakhtar Donetsk
2
2
D
16.07.26
Fri
NK Slaven Belupo
Paks
3
5
L
14.07.26
Fri
NK Slaven Belupo
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1
3
L
10.07.26
Fri
NK Slaven Belupo
Debreceni VSC
0
1
L
08.07.26
Fri
NK Slaven Belupo
Csikszereda
3
1
W
04.07.26
Fri
NK Slaven Belupo
Zalaegerszegi TE
2
3
L
17.05.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
Dinamo Zagreb
1
4
L
10.05.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
HNK Gorica
1
0
W
04.05.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
Istra 1961
1
3
L
25.04.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
Vukovar
2
2
D
21.04.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
1
2
L
17.04.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
HNK Hajduk Split
2
2
D
12.04.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Varazdin
1
2
L
04.04.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
HNK Rijeka
0
2
L
22.03.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Osijek
0
0
D
14.03.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
Dinamo Zagreb
2
4
L
07.03.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
HNK Gorica
2
2
D
27.02.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
Istra 1961
1
0
W
20.02.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
Vukovar
2
2
D
13.02.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
2
0
W
H2H: NK Osijek vs NK Slaven Belupo
22.05.26
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
2
0
W
22.03.26
H2H
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Osijek
0
0
D
20.12.25
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
0
0
D
04.10.25
H2H
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Osijek
2
1
L
04.05.25
H2H
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Osijek
1
4
W
02.04.25
H2H
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Osijek
0
0
D
01.03.25
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
1
2
L
30.11.24
H2H
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Osijek
3
2
L
15.09.24
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
1
0
W
29.03.24
H2H
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Osijek
0
1
W
17.12.23
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
4
1
W
30.09.23
H2H
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Osijek
1
0
L
22.07.23
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
6
1
W
21.04.23
H2H
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Osijek
2
1
L
11.02.23
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
0
0
D
Last matches: NK Osijek
22.07.26
Fri
NK Osijek
HNK Cibalia
3
0
W
18.07.26
Fri
NK Osijek
Budapest Honved
2
1
W
04.07.26
Fri
NK Osijek
Paks
0
4
L
10.05.26
HNL
NK Osijek
Istra 1961
0
1
L
25.04.26
HNL
NK Osijek
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
0
0
D
17.04.26
HNL
NK Osijek
NK Varazdin
0
2
L
14.03.26
HNL
NK Osijek
HNK Gorica
0
0
D
28.02.26
HNL
NK Osijek
Vukovar
2
0
W
15.02.26
HNL
NK Osijek
HNK Hajduk Split
0
2
L
01.02.26
HNL
NK Osijek
HNK Rijeka
1
0
W
25.01.26
HNL
NK Osijek
Dinamo Zagreb
0
3
L
16.01.26
Fri
NK Osijek
Sumqayıt
2
0
W
16.01.26
Fri
NK Osijek
Qarabag
1
3
L
20.12.25
HNL
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
0
0
D
13.12.25
HNL
NK Osijek
HNK Gorica
1
1
D
07.12.25
HNL
NK Osijek
Istra 1961
1
5
L
23.11.25
HNL
NK Osijek
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
1
1
D
02.11.25
HNL
NK Osijek
NK Varazdin
0
0
D
14.09.25
HNL
NK Osijek
Vukovar
4
0
W
24.08.25
HNL
NK Osijek
HNK Hajduk Split
0
2
L
H2H at home: NK Osijek
22.05.26
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
2
0
W
20.12.25
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
0
0
D
01.03.25
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
1
2
L
15.09.24
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
1
0
W
17.12.23
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
4
1
W
22.07.23
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
6
1
W
11.02.23
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
0
0
D
Last matches: NK Slaven Belupo
16.07.26
Fri
NK Slaven Belupo
Paks
3
5
L
04.05.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
Istra 1961
1
3
L
21.04.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
1
2
L
12.04.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Varazdin
1
2
L
14.03.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
Dinamo Zagreb
2
4
L
07.03.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
HNK Gorica
2
2
D
20.02.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
Vukovar
2
2
D
07.02.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
HNK Hajduk Split
0
2
L
24.01.26
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
HNK Rijeka
2
2
D
20.12.25
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Osijek
0
0
D
29.11.25
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
Istra 1961
1
1
D
08.11.25
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
1
1
D
25.10.25
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Varazdin
3
1
W
28.09.25
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
Dinamo Zagreb
1
4
L
21.09.25
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
HNK Gorica
1
2
L
30.08.25
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
Vukovar
2
1
W
17.08.25
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
HNK Hajduk Split
0
3
L
03.08.25
HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
HNK Rijeka
0
2
L
H2H away: NK Slaven Belupo
22.05.26
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
2
0
L
20.12.25
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
0
0
D
01.03.25
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
1
2
W
15.09.24
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
1
0
L
17.12.23
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
4
1
L
22.07.23
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
6
1
L
11.02.23
H2H
NK Osijek
NK Slaven Belupo
0
0
D

Standings

HNL
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 36 27 5 4 93:28 65 86
D W W W W
2 36 20 8 8 61:36 25 68
W D L W D
3 36 15 9 12 47:46 1 54
W W D L L
4 36 14 11 11 49:36 13 53
W D W W D
5 36 10 14 12 40:52 -12 44
D D D L D
6 36 12 7 17 39:50 -11 43
L D W W L
7 36 10 11 15 46:61 -15 41
L L W L D
8 36 11 8 17 40:48 -8 41
L W L L W
9 36 8 11 17 27:49 -22 35
W L L L D
10 36 6 10 20 37:73 -36 28
L L L W D
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