NK Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
17:30 WAT, Sunday 9 August: NK Slaven Belupo v NK Varazdin in the HNL, played at Gradski stadion Ivan Kušek Apaš. In the table, NK Slaven Belupo are 7th, lower half, on 16 points after 13 matches; NK Varazdin are 5th (upper half) with 19. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
NK Slaven Belupo, last 5: LWDLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
NK Varazdin, last 5: WLWWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over HNK Hajduk Split, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours NK Varazdin, collecting 2.5 points per game to 0.7 for NK Slaven Belupo.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give NK Slaven Belupo 1.3 xG, NK Varazdin 1.4 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – NK Slaven Belupo 36%, draw 25%, NK Varazdin 39%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.65.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: NK Slaven Belupo 1–1 NK Varazdin. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
NK Slaven Belupo36%fair 2.80 · @2.45
Draw25%fair 4.02 · @3.35
NK Varazdin39%fair 2.54 · @2.62
2.72Expected goals
1.30NK Slaven Belupo xG
1.42NK Varazdin xG
61%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–09%
2–18%
0–27%
From our goals model: NK Slaven Belupo 1.3 – 1.4 NK Varazdin expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
NK Varazdin to win✓
39%
2.54
2.62
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.33
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.64
1.65
Draw no bet
NK Varazdin (draw no bet)✓
52%
1.91
–
Asian handicap
NK Slaven Belupo +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.34
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.96
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
70%
1.42
1.33
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
86%
1.16
–
First team to score
NK Varazdin to score first✓
49%
2.05
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT NK Varazdin / FT NK Varazdin✓
23%
4.29
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.59
–
Recent results
NK Slaven Belupo – last 6
LWDLLL
31 Jul
@ Dinamo Zagreb
0–2
L
25 Jul
vs Sesvete
4–0
W
21 Jul
vs Shakhtar Donetsk
2–2
D
16 Jul
@ Paks
3–5
L
14 Jul
vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–3
L
10 Jul
vs Debreceni VSC
0–1
L
1.7Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
NK Varazdin – last 6
WLWWWW
2 Aug
vs HNK Hajduk Split
2–1
W
30 Jul
@ FK Jablonec
0–2
L
23 Jul
vs FK Jablonec
3–2
W
12 Jul
@ Bihor Oradea
3–1
W
10 Jul
@ Radomlje
1–0
W
4 Jul
vs CSKA 1948
1–0
W
1.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between NK Slaven Belupo and NK Varazdin.
What is the prediction for NK Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win NK Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin?
On our numbers NK Slaven Belupo have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 25% and NK Varazdin 39%.
How many goals will there be in NK Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for NK Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin?
Our predicted score is NK Slaven Belupo 1–1 NK Varazdin, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is NK Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin?
NK Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin (HNL) kicks off on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time) at Gradski stadion Ivan Kušek Apaš.
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.
