NK Varazdin 1-2 NK Slaven Belupo: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Varaždin return home for a northern derby with the stronger league position, a sturdy home defensive record and a recent upper hand in this fixture. Slaven arrive determined to respond after a damaging league loss, but their squad depth is under serious strain from confirmed absences. The key contest is whether Slaven can remain compact enough to deny Varaždin transition space. Home support and Varaždin’s control of the central defensive phase give them the clearer platform, although derby intensity can keep the match tight for long spells.

Head-to-head analysis

Varaždin have won the most recent three league meetings and hold the better recent record in this rivalry. The fixture has nevertheless produced wins for both sides, so the derby history supports intensity rather than a one-sided script.

Injuries and absences

Varaždin are without Maglica and Duraković, with Marin still uncertain, limiting Šafarić’s options in the final third. Slaven’s situation is more disruptive: the confirmed group of absentees removes depth across the squad and makes defensive concentration late in the match more difficult.

Form (last 5)

NK Varazdin vs NK Slaven Belupo stats

Last meetings

• 2026-08-09NK Slaven Belupo 1-4 NK Varazdin
• 2026-04-12NK Varazdin 2-1 NK Slaven Belupo
• 2026-01-31NK Slaven Belupo 0-2 NK Varazdin
• 2025-10-25NK Varazdin 1-3 NK Slaven Belupo
• 2025-08-10NK Slaven Belupo 3-1 NK Varazdin
• 2025-04-22NK Slaven Belupo 0-1 NK Varazdin

Other HNL matches

• HNK Gorica – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
• NK Osijek – Rudes
• Istra 1961 – HNK Hajduk Split
• Dinamo Zagreb – HNK Rijeka