Our HNK Rijeka vs Slaven Belupo Prediction: 2-1
HNK Rijeka vs Slaven Belupo in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 16:15 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 – Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Croatia HNL victory over Istra 1961 on January 20. In that match, HNK Rijeka recorded 65% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Istra 1961 | 35% | 0 (3) | 1.53 | 41 |
HNK Rijeka | 65% | 0 (2) | 1.25 | 50 |
Slaven Belupo's Last Match – Slaven Belupo vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
Slaven Belupo will hope to recover from their recent 2-4 Europe Friendlies setback against NK Lokomotiva Zagreb on January 16. In that match, Slaven Belupo saw 50% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Slaven Belupo | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 36 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 27 |
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 | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HNK Rijeka are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Slaven Belupo average 1.6 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.



Istra 1961
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Slaven Belupo
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb
Hajduk Split
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NK Varazdin
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Istra 1961
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
HNK Gorica
Vukovar 91
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