VUKOVAR VS SLAVEN KOPRIVNICA - CROATIA: HNL MATCH PREVIEW
CROATIA: HNL MATCH DETAILS: VUKOVAR VS SLAVEN KOPRIVNICA
As Vukovar prepare to host Slaven Koprivnica on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00, this CROATIA: HNL fixture promises an intriguing contest.
VUKOVAR PREVIEW IN CROATIA: HNL
Vukovar, currently 9th in the standings with 19 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 29 points. They've earned 16 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
SLAVEN KOPRIVNICA PREVIEW IN CROATIA: HNL
Slaven Koprivnica, sitting 6th with 30 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 11 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 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR VUKOVAR VS SLAVEN KOPRIVNICA
Recent meetings between Vukovar and Slaven Koprivnica have favored Slaven Koprivnica, ending in a 2-2 draw.
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against NK Gorica, Vukovar recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Pintol, Calhanoglu, Zivkovic, Tadic , Pavicic, Gurlica, Caic, Banovec, Puljic, Ticinovic, Kulusic. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Slaven Koprivnica's last outing came against Lokomotiva Zagreb, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Hadzikic, Jakir, Kovacic, Bozic, Kruselj, Cubelic, Crepulja, Mitrovic, Sivalec, Mazar, Dabro. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Looking ahead, Vukovar are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Vukovar and Slaven Koprivnica are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR VUKOVAR VS SLAVEN KOPRIVNICA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Vukovar's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Slaven Koprivnica's games average 2.9 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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