Match Summary

NK Slaven Belupo - HNK Rijeka is scheduled for 3 April 2026 at Gradski stadion Ivan Kušek Apaš in Koprivnica (capacity 3,134), a fixture in the HNL. The market signals HNK Rijeka as the Market Favorite in the 1X2 market, with an implied probability edge over the home side. Approximate implied probabilities: Rijeka ~44%, Draw ~33%, NK Slaven Belupo ~33%.

Form Analysis & Trajectory

• NK Slaven Belupo: Enter this match after a five-game run dominated by stalemates (three draws), including one win and one defeat. The pattern indicates resilience but limited conversion into victories. Their seasonal goal difference (-5; 37 scored, 42 conceded) aligns with a team that keeps games close yet concedes enough to cap their ceiling; average squad rating sits at 6.75.
• HNK Rijeka: Recent sequence shows volatility—two wins embedded within three losses—suggesting momentum swings rather than sustained control. Season metrics are stronger defensively (+6 goal difference; 37 scored, 31 conceded), and the average rating (6.78) edges Slaven, pointing to a slightly higher baseline performance despite the recent inconsistency.

Comparison Data

Key Match Insights

• H2H balance: Rijeka lead the series with 5 wins to Slaven’s 1, alongside 4 draws.
• Manager duel: No recorded prior head-to-head between Mario Gregurina (Slaven) and Víctor Sánchez (Rijeka) in the available dataset.
• Team rating snapshot: Average player ratings—Slaven 6.75 vs. Rijeka 6.78—give the visitors a marginal quality edge.
• Last meeting ended 2-2, indicating competitive potential despite Rijeka’s overall H2H advantage.