Main prediction: Slaven Belupo to win the clash
Alternative tip: Varaždin to win and both teams to score
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Croatia League 2026/27 returns to the pitch this 09/08 (Sunday). Slaven Belupo and Varaždin meet at Gradski Stadion Ivan Kušek-Apaš, at 17:30.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Slaven Belupo have won 1 time(s). Varaždin have won 4. Slaven Belupo are the favourites with a 37% probability of winning on the betting platforms.
What to expect from this second match? The prediction for Slaven Belupo vs Varaždin answers everything with analysis, line-ups and where to watch.
Prediction for Slaven Belupo vs Varaždin
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Overview Slaven Belupo vs Varaždin
Slaven Belupo are favourites, with odds of 2.667 and a 37% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Farmaceuti, with 11 win(s) against 8 for Varaždin. The odds for a Varaždin win are 2.899 and a draw is 3.571.
In the Croatian League, Slaven Belupo have 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 0 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded. The top scorer is Adetunji Rasaq Adeshina, with 0 goal(s). On the other side, Varaždin have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded. Luka Mamić is the top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Slaven Belupo and Varaždin
In 26 clashes, Slaven Belupo have the advantage over Varaždin: 11 win(s) against 8 and 7 draw(s). The most recent was on 12/04/2026, in the HNL League. Varaždin won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Slaven Belupo vs Varaždin, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
Check out all the predictions for the HNL League and see all the analysis before you bet.
Slaven Belupo: current form
Slaven Belupo have played only 1 match(es) in the HNL League.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s).
In the Croatia League the situation is this:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
0.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Adetunji Rasaq Adeshina (0 goal(s))
Varaždin: current form
Meanwhile, Varaždin have played only 1 match(es) in the HNL League.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 4 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
4 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Luka Mamić (1 goal(s))
Slaven Belupo vs Varaždin key players
Slaven Belupo have not yet scored in the HNL League.
But in the season, Josip Mitrović already has 8 goal(s) on their record.
On the other side, Luka Mamić is the name that frightens the most for Varaždin with 1 goal(s) in the HNL League.
In terms of playmaking, Aleksa Latković leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Ivan Mamut has accumulated 9 goal(s).
Slaven Belupo vs Varaždin statistics in the HNL League
Few matches into the league yet. Slaven Belupo have an average of 11 corners and 1 cards per match. Varaždin have 7 corners and 2 cards. Check the statistics for Slaven Belupo vs Varaždin in the table below.
Slaven Belupo
Croatia - Prva HNL
Varaždin
Croatia - Prva HNL
More tips for Slaven Belupo vs Varaždin
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Slaven Belupo vs Varaždin in the HNL League:
Correct score prediction for Slaven Belupo vs Varaždin
The favoritism in the odds points to Slaven Belupo. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Slaven Belupo 1-0 Varaždin. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Slaven Belupo vs Varaždin
Check out where to watch the live match between Varaždin and Slaven Belupo:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Slaven Belupo and Varaždin
The line-ups for Slaven Belupo vs Varaždin in the Croatia League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Farmaceuti line-up
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4
Dominik Kovačić
Defender
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5
Ivan Cvetko
Defender
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8
Lovre Banovec
Forward
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11
Josip Mitrović
Forward
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17
Filip Mažar
Midfielder
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18
Filip Krušelj
Defender
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21
Ljuban Crepulja
Midfielder
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22
Adetunji Rasaq Adeshina
Midfielder
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30
Karlo Sentić
Goalkeeper
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77
Itsuki Urata
Defender
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90
Ilija Nestorovski
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Varaždin line-up
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4
Luka Škaričić
Defender
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10
Aleksa Latković
Midfielder
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14
Roberto Punčec
Defender
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17
Ivan Mamut
Forward
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20
Gregor Sikošek
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22
Luka Mamić
Midfielder
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23
Frane Maglica
Defender
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24
Mario Marina
Midfielder
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28
Ivan Canjuga
Forward
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33
Josip Silić
Goalkeeper
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38
Iuri Tavares
Forward
The Varaždin starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Slaven Belupo vs Varaždin
Match: Slaven Belupo vs Varaždin
Tournament: Croatia League 2026/27
Date: 09/08/2026
Time: 17:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Gradski Stadion Ivan Kušek-Apaš
Broadcast: none scheduled
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