Slaven Belupo vs HNK Rijeka Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Slaven Belupo vs HNK Rijeka Prediction: 2-1

Slaven Belupo vs HNK Rijeka in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 13:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 18, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.

This Slaven Belupo vs HNK Rijeka 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

Slaven Belupo's Last Match – NK Aluminij vs Slaven Belupo

Slaven Belupo must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Europe Friendlies draw against NK Aluminij on October 10. In that match, Slaven Belupo had 50% possession and 4 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
NK Aluminij	50%	0 (2)	-	37
Slaven Belupo	50%	0 (4)	-	38

HNK Rijeka's Last Match – HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka

HNK Rijeka will hope to extend their good run following a 3-1 Croatia HNL win against HNK Gorica on October 5. In that match, HNK Rijeka saw 35% of the ball and 4 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
HNK Gorica	65%	0 (6)	0.73	49
HNK Rijeka	35%	0 (4)	1.78	29

Slaven Belupo vs HNK Rijeka Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Slaven Belupo are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while HNK Rijeka average 1.4 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.

Slaven Belupo Fixtures

HNK Rijeka Fixtures