Rudes 2-2 NK Slaven Belupo: result and AI prediction

Rudes – NK Slaven Belupo, HNL, Friday, September 18, 2026 at 07:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Gradski stadion Velika Gorica

Rudes is #9 in the table (3 pts) and NK Slaven Belupo #8 (6 pts). Rudes has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Rudes 1, draws 1, NK Slaven Belupo 4. Their last meeting, on July 23, 2025, ended NK Slaven Belupo 4-2 Rudes.

Rudes

Final score2 - 2

NK Slaven Belupo

AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 2-2Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is an early-season meeting between two sides near the foot of the HNL table, with Rudeš carrying the more urgent need to repair a fragile defence. Slaven Belupo arrive with the stronger recent head-to-head record and a market-supported edge, but their away form has not been convincing. The home side’s ability to survive the first sustained spells of Slaven pressure will shape the contest. With line-ups still unconfirmed, the balance can shift sharply if either side changes its midfield protection or centre-back pairing.

Head-to-head analysis

Slaven Belupo hold the stronger recent head-to-head record, including convincing league wins in the most recent HNL cycle. Rudeš did win the cup meeting at SC Rudeš, so the venue has not removed their capacity to cause an upset.

Form (last 5)

RudesLeague position #9 · 3 ptsL L L

NK Slaven BelupoLeague position #8 · 6 ptsL W L

Rudes vs NK Slaven Belupo stats

	Rudes	NK Slaven Belupo
Played	7	7
Goals scored	8	5
Goals conceded	22	14
Clean sheets	0	1

Last meetings

2025-07-23NK Slaven Belupo 4-2 Rudes
2024-04-12Rudes 1-3 NK Slaven Belupo
2024-02-03NK Slaven Belupo 4-0 Rudes
2023-10-31Rudes 3-1 NK Slaven Belupo
2023-10-20Rudes 0-0 NK Slaven Belupo
2023-08-05NK Slaven Belupo 3-2 Rudes