NK Slaven Belupo 1-5 Dinamo Zagreb: result and AI prediction

NK Slaven Belupo – Dinamo Zagreb, HNL, Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 05:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Gradski Stadion

NK Slaven Belupo is #8 in the table (10 pts) and Dinamo Zagreb #5 (16 pts). Dinamo Zagreb averages 2.3 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: NK Slaven Belupo 0, draws 0, Dinamo Zagreb 6. Their last meeting, on July 31, 2026, ended Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 NK Slaven Belupo.

AI predicted: 1-3 · Final score: 1-5✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Dinamo enter as the stronger side, with a deep squad and a recent history of controlling this matchup, but Koprivnica is an awkward assignment immediately after Europe. Slaven have genuine momentum after dismantling Rijeka and have a focal point in the in-form Nestorovski. The home side need to turn the match into transitions and second balls rather than allow Dinamo's midfield to settle into possession. Dinamo's illness concerns, Mudražija's absence and likely changes make this less routine than the fixture's wider pedigree suggests.

Head-to-head analysis

Dinamo have dominated the recent head-to-head series and won the first meeting of this campaign without conceding. Slaven's past home win shows that Koprivnica can still disrupt that pattern when the hosts make the game physical and transitional.

Injuries and absences

Dinamo are without Robert Mudražija, while the reported virus is the more significant late fitness concern because it may affect both availability and intensity. Slaven are set to be without captain Božić, reducing experience in the defensive structure, with Jakir and Išasegi also reported injured by the club.

Form (last 5)

NK Slaven BelupoLeague position #8 · 10 ptsL D W
Dinamo ZagrebLeague position #5 · 16 ptsL W L

NK Slaven Belupo vs Dinamo Zagreb stats

NK Slaven BelupoDinamo Zagreb
Played98
Goals scored1118
Goals conceded1711
Clean sheets13

Last meetings

  • 2026-07-31Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 NK Slaven Belupo
  • 2026-05-17NK Slaven Belupo 1-4 Dinamo Zagreb
  • 2026-03-14Dinamo Zagreb 4-2 NK Slaven Belupo
  • 2025-12-14NK Slaven Belupo 2-5 Dinamo Zagreb
  • 2025-09-28Dinamo Zagreb 4-1 NK Slaven Belupo
  • 2025-05-10Dinamo Zagreb 5-0 NK Slaven Belupo

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