HNL· Season 2025
Match Summary
NK Slaven Belupo defeated HNK Gorica 1:0. The match was played in HNL 2025. Goals were scored by F. Kruselj 70′. 4 yellow cards were shown. NK Slaven Belupo had 45% possession while HNK Gorica held 55%. NK Slaven Belupo had 12 shots (2 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for HNK Gorica. Expected goals: NK Slaven Belupo 1.11 — HNK Gorica 0.27. NK Slaven Belupo made 5 substitutions, HNK Gorica made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between NK Slaven Belupo and HNK Gorica — 1 goal and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. Kovacic
Match Statistics
NK Slaven Belupo had 45% possession against HNK Gorica's 55%. NK Slaven Belupo registered 12 shots (2 on target) while HNK Gorica managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 2–2. Fouls committed: 17–10.
Lineups
NK Slaven Belupo lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation under Mario Gregurina, while HNK Gorica deployed a 3-4-2-1 under Mario Carevic.
Defensive Solidity
NK Slaven Belupo deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against HNK Gorica's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
NK Slaven Belupo field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus HNK Gorica's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
NK Slaven Belupo start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for HNK Gorica averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: Mario Gregurina
Substitutes
Coach: Mario Carevic
Rivalry since 2018
NK Slaven Belupo vs HNK Gorica Head to Head Results· 32
NK Slaven Belupo and HNK Gorica have met 32 times — NK Slaven Belupo won 13, HNK Gorica won 10, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2018. NK Slaven Belupo leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 32 meetings. A combined 79 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.47 per match (46 for the home side, 33 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 16 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 17 games (53%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2019.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 4 matches, NK Slaven Belupo have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. HNK Gorica show 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses from their last 3 outings.
Match Prediction
Statistical tip
Double chance: NK Slaven Belupo or draw
Bookmaker Odds
Best price
NK Slaven Belupo
4.00
Unibet
Draw
3.94
Pinnacle
HNK Gorica
2.78
10Bet
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 17 May 2026