NK Slaven Belupo vs Dinamo Zagreb preview and prediction
The match
The HNL sees NK Slaven Belupo take on Dinamo Zagreb on Sunday 18 October, kicking off at 17:00 (WAT) at Gradski stadion Ivan Kusek Apas. NK Slaven Belupo are 7th with 16 points from 13 games (in the bottom half), while Dinamo Zagreb sit 2nd on 25 points (in the top four).
Form guide
NK Slaven Belupo's last 5: WLDLW Most recently they beat HNK Rijeka 4–1 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Dinamo Zagreb's last 5: WLWWD Most recently they beat Anderlecht 1–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 31 July 2026, finished Dinamo Zagreb 2–0 NK Slaven Belupo. Across their last 2 meetings NK Slaven Belupo have won 0, Dinamo Zagreb 2, with 0 draws and 3.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 0.9 for NK Slaven Belupo and 2.4 for Dinamo Zagreb. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score in 60% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: NK Slaven Belupo 12%, draw 20%, Dinamo Zagreb 68%.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.55.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Dinamo Zagreb to win – a 68% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: NK Slaven Belupo 0–2 Dinamo Zagreb. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
NK Slaven Belupo12%fair 8.46 · @7.00
Draw20%fair 5.08 · @4.80
Dinamo Zagreb68%fair 1.46 · @1.36
3.35Expected goals
0.94NK Slaven Belupo xG
2.41Dinamo Zagreb xG
60%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–210%
1–210%
0–18%
0–38%
1–18%
1–38%
From our goals model: NK Slaven Belupo 0.9 – 2.4 Dinamo Zagreb expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for NK Slaven Belupo vs Dinamo Zagreb?
Our pick is Dinamo Zagreb to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win NK Slaven Belupo vs Dinamo Zagreb?
On our numbers NK Slaven Belupo have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Dinamo Zagreb 68%.
How many goals will there be in NK Slaven Belupo vs Dinamo Zagreb?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for NK Slaven Belupo vs Dinamo Zagreb?
Our predicted score is NK Slaven Belupo 0–2 Dinamo Zagreb, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is NK Slaven Belupo vs Dinamo Zagreb?
NK Slaven Belupo vs Dinamo Zagreb (HNL) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Gradski stadion Ivan Kusek Apas.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
