Our HNK Rijeka vs Slaven Belupo Prediction: 1-1
HNK Rijeka vs Slaven Belupo in the Croatia Cup is scheduled for an 14:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 8, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
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 – Slaven Belupo vs HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 Croatia HNL success over Slaven Belupo on April 4. In that match, HNK Rijeka had 44% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Slaven Belupo | 56% | 0 (3) | - | 69 |
 HNK Rijeka | 44% | 0 (3) | - | 47 |
Slaven Belupo's Last Match – Slaven Belupo vs HNK Rijeka
Slaven Belupo will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Croatia HNL loss to HNK Rijeka on April 4. In that match, Slaven Belupo recorded 56% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaven Belupo | 56% | 0 (3) | - | 69 |
| HNK Rijeka | 44% | 0 (3) | - | 47 |
HNK Rijeka vs Slaven Belupo Stats
Key Stats
| HNK Rijeka | Slaven Belupo | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.28 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 0.47 | Defence Strength | 0.54 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HNK Rijeka are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Slaven Belupo average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
HNK Rijeka 13-13
Slaven Belupo 10-15
What are the odds for this match?
HNK Rijeka to win: @1.42
Draw: @4.5
Slaven Belupo to win: @6.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9