Prediction for match Slaven Belupo — HNK Rijeka

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Croatian Championship, Slaven Belupo will face HNK Rijeka on April 4, 2026. According to the 1X2 odds, a win for HNK Rijeka is priced at 2.40, a draw at 3.04, and a victory for Slaven Belupo at 3.06. The probabilities are distributed as follows: HNK Rijeka - 38.85%, draw - 30.67%, Slaven Belupo - 30.47%. This indicates a slight advantage for HNK Rijeka according to bookmakers, though the gap between the teams is not significant. For total goals, over 2.5 is at 2.17, under 2.5 at 1.65. Both teams to score: yes - 1.84, no - 1.86. Individual team totals: Slaven Belupo over 1 - 1.86, HNK Rijeka over 1 - 1.60. The double chance 1X is at 1.52. For half-time totals: under 1.5 goals in the second half is at 1.53, over 1.5 is at 2.32. The correct score of 1:1 is offered at 5.00.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Slaven Belupo has shown average stats: ball possession - 45.4%, yellow cards - 2.2, fouls - 10.6, offsides - 2.4. HNK Rijeka's averages are: possession - 53.6%, yellow cards - 1.8, fouls - 13, offsides - 1.2. Slaven Belupo's last three matches were: March 22, 2026 - Slaven Belupo vs Osijek - 0-0; March 14, 2026 - Dinamo Zagreb vs Slaven Belupo - 4-2; March 7, 2026 - HNK Gorica vs Slaven Belupo - 2-2. HNK Rijeka's recent games: March 22, 2026 - HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka - 4-0; March 19, 2026 - Strasbourg vs HNK Rijeka - 1-1; March 15, 2026 - HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 - 0-2. Their last head-to-head on January 24, 2026, ended in a 2-2 draw.

Goals Based on Match Statistics

Slaven Belupo averages a total of 3 goals per match in their last five games, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.6. HNK Rijeka has lower figures: 2.4 goals per game, 0.6 scored and 1.8 conceded. Slaven Belupo has had over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, while HNK Rijeka in 2 out of 5. By halves: both teams have had over 1.5 goals in the first half only once in five games, and twice in the second half. The most frequent scoring interval for Slaven Belupo is the 61-75 minute mark (44%), and for HNK Rijeka, it's the same period (43%). Conceding-wise: Slaven Belupo most often concedes between 31-45 minutes (33%), and HNK Rijeka in the first 15 minutes (50%). Overall, Slaven Belupo appears more prolific in scoring but also concedes a fair amount, while HNK Rijeka struggles in attack, as evidenced by their average goals scored. A logical choice seems to be betting on under 2.5 goals at 1.65: HNK Rijeka's low scoring rate, combined with both teams not frequently surpassing over 2.5 goals, and no strong over-profile by halves.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Slaven Belupo averages 4 corners per match, while HNK Rijeka averages 6.8. In their last five matches, Slaven Belupo exceeded 9.5 corners just once, while HNK Rijeka did so three times. According to odds, over 9.5 corners is priced at 2.26, under 9.5 at 1.56. HNK Rijeka is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.97. Considering HNK Rijeka's high average and both teams' frequency, betting on over 9.5 corners seems logical. Also, HNK Rijeka's individual corner stats are consistently high.