Slaven Belupo vs Varazdin: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Slaven Koprivnica prepare to host Varazdin on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 17:45 under referee Melnjak, this CROATIA: HNL fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Slaven Koprivnica, currently 5th in the standings with 31 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 20 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Varazdin, sitting 4th with 32 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Slaven Koprivnica and Varazdin have favored Slaven Koprivnica, with Varazdin claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). This fixture has generally favored Slaven Koprivnica in recent years.

In their previous league match against Vukovar, Slaven Koprivnica recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Varazdin's last outing came against Rijeka, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Zelenika, Posinkovic, Skaricic, Mladenovski, Sikosek, Marina, Duvnjak, Mamic, Latkovic, Vuk, Mamut. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Slaven Koprivnica are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, Varazdin are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Slaven Koprivnica's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Varazdin's games average 3.2 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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