Our HNK Rijeka vs Slaven Belupo Prediction: 2-1
HNK Rijeka vs Slaven Belupo in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 24, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This HNK Rijeka vs Slaven Belupo prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
HNK Rijeka's Last Match – HNK Rijeka vs HNK Gorica
HNK Rijeka will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Croatia HNL victory over HNK Gorica on December 21. In that match, HNK Rijeka recorded 57% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HNK Rijeka | 57% | 0 (4) | 0.74 | 101 |
HNK Gorica | 43% | 0 (2) | 0.52 | 42 |
Slaven Belupo's Last Match – Slaven Belupo vs NK Primorje Ajdovscina
Slaven Belupo will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 Europe Friendlies success over NK Primorje Ajdovscina on January 8. In that match, Slaven Belupo saw 60% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Slaven Belupo | 60% | 0 (6) | - | 85 |
NK Primorje Ajdovscina | 40% | 0 (2) | - | 37 |
HNK Rijeka vs Slaven Belupo Stats
Key Stats
| HNK Rijeka | Slaven Belupo | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.29 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.75 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HNK Rijeka are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Slaven Belupo average 1.8 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.



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