HNL - Croatia
Sun, 09 August 2026 - 16:30 Stadium: Gradski stadion Ivan Kusek Apas
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NK Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin
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Sun, 09 August 2026 - 16:30 Stadium: Gradski stadion Ivan Kusek Apas

Prediction: NK Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin Betting Tips

Match Preview and Key Insights

On 2026-08-09, in the Croatian HNL at Gradski stadion Ivan Kusek Apas, NK Slaven Belupo hosts NK Varazdin. Based on recent form, head-to-head stats, and predictions, NK Varazdin appears likely to win, with a focus on their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. This fixture offers value in the win market and goal angles for bettors.

NK Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin Betting Tips

These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.

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Match Result NK Varazdin to Win Tipstrike Odd: 2.10
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Total Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals Tipstrike Odd: 1.85
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Both Teams to Score Yes Tipstrike Odd: 2.05

HNL Detailed Statistics

Standings
# Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
5 NK Varazdin NK Varazdin 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3 W
8 NK Slaven Belupo NK Slaven Belupo 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 L
NK Slaven Belupo Team Logo NK Slaven Belupo Stats
NK Slaven Belupo Team Logo NK Slaven Belupo
MP W D L
Overall 1 0 0 1
Home 0 0 0 0
Away 1 0 0 1
NK Slaven Belupo Team Logo NK Slaven Belupo
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 0% 0% 100%
Home - - -
Away 0% 0% 100%
NK Varazdin Team Logo NK Varazdin Stats
NK Varazdin Team Logo NK Varazdin
MP W D L
Overall 1 1 0 0
Home 1 1 0 0
Away 0 0 0 0
NK Varazdin Team Logo NK Varazdin
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 0% 100% 0%
Home 0% 100% 0%
Away - - -
Under/Over: Goals Scored (Matches)
Over Under
NK Slaven Belupo Team Logo NK Slaven Belupo
NK Varazdin Team Logo NK Varazdin
NK Slaven Belupo Team Logo NK Slaven Belupo
NK Varazdin Team Logo NK Varazdin
0.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
1.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
2.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
3.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
4.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
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Under/Over: Goals Conceded (Matches)
Over Under
NK Slaven Belupo Team Logo NK Slaven Belupo
NK Varazdin Team Logo NK Varazdin
NK Slaven Belupo Team Logo NK Slaven Belupo
NK Varazdin Team Logo NK Varazdin
0.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
1.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
2.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
3.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
4.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
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Match Setup & Context

The upcoming match between NK Slaven Belupo and NK Varazdin at Gradski stadion Ivan Kusek Apas is set in an environment where NK Varazdin is slightly more in form, having won their last four encounters with NK Slaven Belupo. The fixture holds significance for the league standings, with NK Varazdin aiming to extend their winning streak.

Team News & Impact

NK Varazdin fielded a strong lineup in their recent success, with key players like M. Mladenovski, I. Mamut, and S. Jurić contributing significantly. NK Slaven Belupo's squad includes pivotal players such as I. Čović and D. Kovačić, but recent injuries could limit their impact.

Game State Scenarios

Given NK Varazdin's recent form and historical success in head-to-head matchups against NK Slaven Belupo, they are favored to secure a win at the upcoming fixture in Koprivnica. NK Varazdin’s stronger recent results, combined with NK Slaven Belupo’s defensive vulnerabilities, suggest a high chance of a narrow away victory.

Tactical Betting Angle

Expect NK Varazdin to adopt an attacking press, capitalizing on NK Slaven Belupo's recent defensive lapses. This tactical approach could lead to increased chances of goals from set pieces and counters, making the over 2.5 goals market a viable angle for combined scoring opportunities.

FAQs

The prediction leans slightly towards an away win due to NK Varazdin's better recent form and head-to-head record.

A narrow victory for NK Varazdin is most likely, with a predicted scoreline of 1-2 or 0-2.

Bet on NK Varazdin to win; recent form, head-to-head stats, and squad strength favor them.

Expect a competitive game with at least two goals, likely from NK Varazdin’s attackers and set-piece opportunities.

The match could see tactical battles on set pieces and quick counters, favoring NK Varazdin’s attacking style.

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