Osijek vs Slaven Koprivnica Prediction, Preview and Stats

Croatia flag 2025/2026 1. HNL, Croatia
Stadion Gradski vrt Sat, 23 May - 12:00 AM
1. HNL
Osijek Osijek
Versus
Slaven Koprivnica Slaven Koprivnica
KICKOFF : Sat, 23 May - 12:00 AM
Round 36 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Osijek welcomes Slaven Koprivnica to Stadion Gradski vrt for a 1. HNL regular season clash in the 2025/2026 campaign. The home side carries a marginal power edge of 0.2 points with a score of 62.28 against the visitors 62.11, confirming Osijek as the slightly stronger unit on paper. League positions place Slaven Koprivnica seventh and Osijek ninth, underlining the narrow competitive gap between these mid-table outfits. Form readings show Slaven Koprivnica holding a modest advantage at 15.67 over Osijek 14.78, suggesting the away team arrives with marginally better recent rhythm. Set-piece metrics register low confidence and rely on proxy values, limiting detailed insight into dead-ball strengths. Overall the fixture profiles as a balanced domestic encounter where small margins in structure and current momentum could decide the outcome.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Osijek holds a narrow power advantage of 0.2 points over Slaven Koprivnica.
  • Form: Slaven Koprivnica posts a slightly higher form score of 15.67 compared to Osijek 14.78.
  • Squad: Slaven Koprivnica sits seventh in the table while Osijek occupies ninth place.
  • Efficiency: Detailed efficiency indicators remain unavailable for both teams ahead of kickoff.
  • Transition: Both sides display comparable transitional profiles with minimal differentiation noted.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece data carries low confidence and relies on proxy calculations for each team.
  • xVariable: The minimal power differential signals a tightly matched contest on expected metrics.
  • Market: Osijek 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Slaven Koprivnica 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Osijek S. Rožman
S. Rožman
VS
Slaven Koprivnica M. Gregurina
M. Gregurina
1.05
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Gorica Rank: 62 D
Istra 1961 Rank: 63 L
Vukovar Rank: 55 L
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 63 D
Hajduk Split Rank: 72 W
Varaždin Rank: 66 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 82 D
Gorica Rank: 62 W
Istra 1961 Rank: 62 L
Vukovar Rank: 55 D
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 63 L
Hajduk Split Rank: 72 D
28
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
28 - 17 - 25
25
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Osijek
0%
Draw
0%
Away Slaven Koprivnica
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.28
62.11
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Osijek
Slaven Koprivnica
Power Score
62.28
62.11
League Position
9
7
Global Rank
414
419

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Osijek — Opponent-weighted form score
Slaven Koprivnica — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Osijek Slaven Koprivnica

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 70 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Osijek Osijek Home
70 matches
Slaven Koprivnica Slaven Koprivnica Away
Match Record
28
Wins
25
17
Draws
17
25
Losses
28
Goals
95
Goals Scored
74
74
Goals Conceded
95
+21
Goal Difference
-21

Data last updated: 2026-05-16T00:06:56+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :
May 23, 2026, 12:00 AM
Competition :
2025/2026 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 36 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Stadion Gradski vrt
Capacity :
1000
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

31
Marko Malenica
Marko Malenica Goalkeeper
1
Nikola Curcija
Nikola Curcija Goalkeeper
20
Jan Hlapčić
Jan Hlapčić Goalkeeper
3
Borna Barišić
Borna Barišić Defender
29
Fran Karačić
Fran Karačić Defender
15
Jon Mersinaj
Jon Mersinaj Defender
38
David Čolina
David Čolina Defender
26
Luka Jelenić
Luka Jelenić Defender
42
Renan Guedes Borges
Renan Guedes Borges Defender
22
Roko Jurišić
Roko Jurišić Defender
33
Emin Hasic
Emin Hasic Defender
4
Krešimir Vrbanac
Krešimir Vrbanac Defender
49
Ivano Kolarik
Ivano Kolarik Defender
21
Vladan Bubanja
Vladan Bubanja Midfielder
16
Oleksandr Petrusenko
Oleksandr Petrusenko Midfielder
99
Tonio Teklić
Tonio Teklić Midfielder
10
Stanislav Shopov
Stanislav Shopov Midfielder
6
David Mateo Mejía Moscoso
David Mateo Mejía Moscoso Midfielder
8
Šimun Mikolčić
Šimun Mikolčić Midfielder
23
Luka Vrbančić
Luka Vrbančić Midfielder
18
Niko Farkaš
Niko Farkaš Midfielder
—
Kemal Ademi
Kemal Ademi Attacker
17
Arnel Jakupovic
Arnel Jakupovic Attacker
9
Yannick Toure
Yannick Toure Attacker
—
Justice Chigozirim Ohajunwa
Justice Chigozirim Ohajunwa Attacker
11
Nail Omerović
Nail Omerović Attacker
39
Domagoj Bukvić
Domagoj Bukvić Attacker
57
Samuel Akere
Samuel Akere Attacker
34
Anton Matković
Anton Matković Attacker
46
Ivan Barić
Ivan Barić Attacker
98
Miloš Jovičić
Miloš Jovičić Attacker

Squad ▼

31
Osman Hadzikic
Osman Hadzikic Goalkeeper
32
Ivan Čović
Ivan Čović Goalkeeper
12
Antun Marković
Antun Marković Goalkeeper
1
Matija Jesenović
Matija Jesenović Goalkeeper
6
Tomislav Božić
Tomislav Božić Defender
13
Marko Lešković
Marko Lešković Defender
4
Dominik Kovačić
Dominik Kovačić Defender
2
Vinko Međimorec
Vinko Međimorec Defender
35
Leonard Zhuta
Leonard Zhuta Defender
22
Filip Jović
Filip Jović Defender
33
Karlo Išasegi
Karlo Išasegi Defender
3
Antonio Jakir
Antonio Jakir Defender
5
Zvonimir Katalinić
Zvonimir Katalinić Defender
45
Erik Riđan
Erik Riđan Defender
18
Filip Krušelj
Filip Krušelj Defender
16
Luka Ćurković
Luka Ćurković Defender
21
Ljuban Crepulja
Ljuban Crepulja Midfielder
10
Mihail Caimacov
Mihail Caimacov Midfielder
15
Ivan Ćubelić
Ivan Ćubelić Midfielder
17
Filip Mažar
Filip Mažar Midfielder
24
Leon Bošnjak
Leon Bošnjak Midfielder
27
Alen Grgić
Alen Grgić Attacker
7
Marko Dabro
Marko Dabro Attacker
90
Ilija Nestorovski
Ilija Nestorovski Attacker
9
Ivan Božić
Ivan Božić Attacker
11
Josip Mitrović
Josip Mitrović Attacker
23
Igor Lepinjica
Igor Lepinjica Attacker
—
Frano Vlašić
Frano Vlašić Attacker
19
Ernis Qestaj
Ernis Qestaj Attacker
26
Gabrijel Sivalec
Gabrijel Sivalec Attacker
14
Losika Ratshukudu
Losika Ratshukudu Attacker

CONCLUSION

This 1. HNL meeting at Stadion Gradski vrt features two sides separated by the slimmest of margins in underlying strength and league standing. Osijek benefits from home status and a fractional power lead, yet Slaven Koprivnica counters with a modest form edge that could translate into greater composure on the day. Limited set-piece visibility and absent efficiency readings leave room for in-game adjustments to shape the result. Expect a measured contest where midfield control and individual moments of quality will likely prove decisive rather than any overwhelming structural superiority. Both teams will seek to exploit small openings while remaining mindful of defensive discipline across the ninety minutes.

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