What is the best bet for Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin?

Based on AI analysis, the best bet is '1X' at odds of 1.42.

What are the latest odds for Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin?

The latest odds are: Home Win - 2.55, Draw - 3.35, Away Win - 3.05.

What is the predicted total goals (Under/Over) for Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin?

Our AI predicts the best bet for total goals in this match is 'under 3.5' goals. The available odds for this selection are 1.26.

What is the best 1X2 betting tip for Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin?

Our AI-powered prediction suggests that the best 1X2 bet for this match is '1'. The available odds for this selection are 2.55.

What is the predicted final score for Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin?

Our AI predicts a final score of 1:0.

What is the predicted halftime score for Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin?

Our AI predicts the halftime score will be .

What is the expected ball possession for Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin?

Our AI predicts Slaven Belupo will have 57% possession, while NK Varazdin will have 43% possession.

How many shots are expected in Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin?

The total number of shots is expected to be 24, with Slaven Belupo taking 13 shots and NK Varazdin taking 11 shots.

How many corners are predicted in Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin?

The match is expected to have a total of 6 corners, with Slaven Belupo earning 3 corners and NK Varazdin earning 3 corners.

What is the predicted number of yellow cards for Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin?

According to our AI prediction, this match is expected to have a total of 2 yellow cards. Slaven Belupo is projected to receive 1 yellow cards, while NK Varazdin is expected to receive 1 yellow cards.

What is the squad value of Slaven Belupo before the match against NK Varazdin?

The current estimated market value of Slaven Belupo is €11.38m. This reflects the financial strength of their squad before facing NK Varazdin.

What is the squad value of NK Varazdin before the match against Slaven Belupo?

The current estimated market value of NK Varazdin is €10.75m. This represents their squad’s financial standing before playing against Slaven Belupo.

How many goals are expected in the first half of Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin?

Our AI predicts that the first half of Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin will have a total of 0 goals, based on the predicted halftime score of .

How many total goals are expected in Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin?

According to our AI prediction, the match between Slaven Belupo and NK Varazdin is expected to have a total of 1 goals, based on the predicted full-time score of 1:0.

Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin Prediction

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Croatia

HNL

Slaven Belupo

€11.38m

31 Jan12:45

0 : 2

NK Varazdin

€10.75m

Preview

Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin Prediction HNL

Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin prediction for the Sjeverni derbi

The Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin prediction for 2026-01-31 (16:45 GMT) points to a tight, local derby where small details matter. Round 20 of the HNL brings the Sjeverni derbi (Derby of the North) to Koprivnica and the Gradski stadion Ivan Kušek Apaš, with the table adding extra spice: these two mid-table neighbors are split by a single point.

Derby context, form, and what the coaches are building

Slaven (5th, 27 pts) arrive with the calm confidence of a team that has made “not losing” a habit—undefeated in 10 of their last 11 league games. At home, the Pharmacists tend to look organized first and ambitious second, which is often the right recipe in derby football. Varaždin (6th, 26 pts) are close enough to make this feel like a mini six-pointer, and their recent 2–1 win over Gorica on January 26 gave them a timely lift.

Mario Gregurina, who took over Slaven in July 2.55, typically leans on a 4-2-3-1: a stable defensive block, then quick transitions through the wide areas and the No.10 space. Nikola Šafarić (head coach and sports director) has tried to sharpen Varaždin’s defensive structure after a high-intensity camp in Dubai; the message has been fitness and organization first, with finishing expected to improve as legs freshen up. A 0–0 friendly vs FC Kairat hinted at that clean-sheet mindset.

Players and team news worth tracking

Slaven threats: Ante Šuto (two goals in the last meeting), 20-year-old Adriano Jagušić as an attacking focal point, and Ilija Nestorovski for experience and penalty-box presence.
Discipline note: Mihail Caimacov and Šuto sit on four yellow cards—one more and the next match becomes complicated.
Varaždin core: Oliver Zelenika is a steady hand in goal, while Iuri Tavares and Ivan Mamut carry the main scoring responsibility.
January movement: Gregor Sikošek and Ivan Canjuga could feature; Lamine Ba has departed. Maglica and Bočkaj had minor fitness issues but should be available.

Head to head notes and market backdrop

The head to head story leans Slaven lately: they won the last meeting on 2.55-08-10 by 3–1, and the broader note is that Slaven have taken both earlier season encounters by the same 3–1 scoreline. Still, both sides have shown they can punch above their price away from home—Slaven drew 2–2 at Rijeka on 2026-01-24 as 6.0 outsiders, and Varaždin drew 1–1 at Hajduk on 2.55-11-29 with win odds of 6.5. In other words: the derby has pride, but the league has taught these teams how to survive.

AI picks, betting odds, and best-value angles

For sports betting and betting odds, the 1X2 market is priced Home 2.55, Draw 3.055, Away 3.05. Our Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin prediction aligns with the home side avoiding defeat, which fits both the form trend and the recent head to head edge.

Top bet: 1X (Slaven win or draw) at 1.42, trust level 8.5/10.
1X2 lean: Home win (1) at 2.55, confidence 7.7/10.
Goals: Under 3.5 at 1.26, confidence 4.1/10 (supported, but not a “banker”).

Game script projections suggest a controlled Slaven performance: 57% possession, 13 shots (5 on target) versus Varaždin’s 11 shots (3 on target). Corners are forecast at 3.05 (6 total), with just one yellow card each—firm but not chaotic. Squad values are similar (€11.38m vs €10.75m), so this is less about budget and more about execution.

Best read: Slaven start measured, Varaždin resist, and the match opens late. Expected score is 1–0, with a 0–0 half-time prediction—exactly the kind of scoreline that makes 1X look sensible and the home win at 2.55 interesting for higher risk bettors.

Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin prediction for the Sjeverni derbi

Derby context, form, and what the coaches are building

Players and team news worth tracking

Slaven threats: Ante Šuto (two goals in the last meeting), 20-year-old Adriano Jagušić as an attacking focal point, and Ilija Nestorovski for experience and penalty-box presence.
Discipline note: Mihail Caimacov and Šuto sit on four yellow cards—one more and the next match becomes complicated.
Varaždin core: Oliver Zelenika is a steady hand in goal, while Iuri Tavares and Ivan Mamut carry the main scoring responsibility.
January movement: Gregor Sikošek and Ivan Canjuga could feature; Lamine Ba has departed. Maglica and Bočkaj had minor fitness issues but should be available.

Head to head notes and market backdrop

AI picks, betting odds, and best-value angles

Top bet: 1X (Slaven win or draw) at 1.42, trust level 8.5/10.
1X2 lean: Home win (1) at 2.55, confidence 7.7/10.
Goals: Under 3.5 at 1.26, confidence 4.1/10 (supported, but not a “banker”).

AI Predictions

Warning

Slaven Belupo didn't play better in the last H2H match!

Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin

1X -238

Slaven Belupo to win or draw with odds of -238

8/10

1x2 Tip

1 155

Slaven Belupo is expected to win with odds of 155

7/10

Total Goals

Under 3.5 -385

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match

4/10

Both Teams To Score

No -108

At least one team is not expected to score

1/10

Bet Builder Tip

1X&U4.5 -167

Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals

4/10

Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

1:0

Stats Predictions

1.05

1.12

57%

Ball Possession

43%

Total Shots

Shots on Goal

Shots Off Goal

Corners

Yellow Cards

Average / Match

Total Goals

3.8

2.2

Goals Scored

2.4

1.8

Goals Against

1.4

52%

Possession

45%

13.2

Total Shots

12.2

5.2

Shots on Goal

4.6

5.8

Shots off Goal

Fouls

13.6

Corners

4.8

1.8

Offsides

1.6

Yellow Cards

2.33

393

Total Passes

336

Overview Last 10 Matches

Wins

Over 1.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 3.5 Goals

Both Teams Scored

Unexpected Wins

Unexpected Loses

Head to Head

10 - 7 - 7

NK Varazdin	^25-Oct-25 1:3	Slaven Belupo
Slaven Belupo	^10-Aug-25 3:1	NK Varazdin
Slaven Belupo	^22-Apr-25 0:1	NK Varazdin
NK Varazdin	^16-Feb-25 0:1	Slaven Belupo
NK Varazdin	^10-Jan-25 1:0	Slaven Belupo
Slaven Belupo	^10-Nov-24 1:1	NK Varazdin
NK Varazdin	^24-Aug-24 2:0	Slaven Belupo
Slaven Belupo	^06-Apr-24 0:1	NK Varazdin
NK Varazdin	^26-Jan-24 1:2	Slaven Belupo

Recent Matches of Slaven Belupo

14 Mar	L	Din. Zagreb	4	Slaven Belupo	2
10 Mar	D	Slaven Belupo	1	Lok. Zagreb	1
07 Mar	D	Gorica	2	Slaven Belupo	2
27 Feb	W	Slaven Belupo	1	Istra 1961	0
20 Feb	D	Vukovar 1991	2	Slaven Belupo	2
13 Feb	W	Slaven Belupo	2	Lok. Zagreb	0
07 Feb	L	Hajduk Split	2	Slaven Belupo	0
31 Jan	L	Slaven Belupo	0	NK Varazdin	2
24 Jan	D	Rijeka	2	Slaven Belupo	2
13 Jan	D	Slaven Belupo	2	Vukovar 1991	2

Recent Matches of NK Varazdin

13 Mar	W	NK Varazdin	2	Vukovar 1991	0
07 Mar	D	Lok. Zagreb	1	NK Varazdin	1
04 Mar	L	NK Varazdin	1	Gorica	3
28 Feb	D	NK Varazdin	1	Hajduk Split	1
22 Feb	L	NK Varazdin	0	Din. Zagreb	4
14 Feb	L	Rijeka	3	NK Varazdin	1
08 Feb	W	NK Varazdin	2	Osijek	1
31 Jan	W	Slaven Belupo	0	NK Varazdin	2
26 Jan	W	Gorica	1	NK Varazdin	2
17 Jan	W	Al-Ittifaq	2	NK Varazdin	4

Croatia - HNL

	Team	Matches	Goals	Points
1	Dinamo Zagreb	25	59-20	57
2	HNK Hajduk	25	37-24	47
3	HNK Rijeka	25	37-25	38
4	NK Slaven	25	35-38	35
5	NK Varazdin	25	31-36	34
6	Istra 1961	25	29-36	30
7	NK Lokomotiva	25	30-38	30
8	HNK Gorica	25	29-38	27
9	NK Osijek	25	22-36	23
10	Vukovar	25	26-44	20

Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin Prediction

Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin prediction for the Sjeverni derbi

Derby context, form, and what the coaches are building

Players and team news worth tracking

Head to head notes and market backdrop

AI picks, betting odds, and best-value angles

Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin prediction for the Sjeverni derbi

Derby context, form, and what the coaches are building

Players and team news worth tracking

Head to head notes and market backdrop

AI picks, betting odds, and best-value angles

Warning

Best Tip

1x2 Tip

Total Goals

Both Teams To Score

Bet Builder Tip

Correct Score

Stats Predictions

Average / Match

Overview Last 10 Matches

Head to Head

Latest Matches

Recent Matches of Slaven Belupo

Recent Matches of NK Varazdin

Croatia - HNL

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