NK Osijek vs NK Slaven Belupo: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 22 May the HNL brings NK Osijek against NK Slaven Belupo at Opus Arena. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT. In the table, NK Osijek are 3rd, among the top four, on 20 points after 13 matches; NK Slaven Belupo are 7th (lower half) with 16.
Current form
NK Osijek, last 5: LWLDW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Istra 1961, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
NK Slaven Belupo, last 5: LLLDL Their latest outing: 1–4 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours NK Osijek, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.3 for NK Slaven Belupo.
Head to head
When they last met (22 Mar 2026) it ended NK Slaven Belupo 0–0 NK Osijek.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give NK Osijek 1.7 xG, NK Slaven Belupo 1.3 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 55% and GG at 64%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – NK Osijek 45%, draw 24%, NK Slaven Belupo 31%.
GG/NG: GG (64%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: NK Osijek 1–1 NK Slaven Belupo. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
NK Osijek45%fair 2.22 · @2.08
Draw24%fair 4.23 · @3.40
NK Slaven Belupo31%fair 3.20 · @3.20
2.98Expected goals
1.66NK Osijek xG
1.33NK Slaven Belupo xG
64%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–08%
1–27%
2–07%
0–17%
From our goals model: NK Osijek 1.7 – 1.3 NK Slaven Belupo expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for NK Osijek vs NK Slaven Belupo?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win NK Osijek vs NK Slaven Belupo?
On our numbers NK Osijek have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 24% and NK Slaven Belupo 31%.
How many goals will there be in NK Osijek vs NK Slaven Belupo?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for NK Osijek vs NK Slaven Belupo?
Our predicted score is NK Osijek 1–1 NK Slaven Belupo, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is NK Osijek vs NK Slaven Belupo?
NK Osijek vs NK Slaven Belupo (HNL) kicks off on Friday 22 May 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Opus Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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