Rudes vs NK Slaven Belupo: prediction and stats
HNLRegular Season - 8Kick-off on September 19, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Igralište NK Rudeš, Zagreb
The Footlab model makes Rudes the favourite at 43%, against 28% for a draw and 30% for NK Slaven Belupo. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 23, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Rudes vs NK Slaven Belupo?
A very open match: only 35 Elo points separate Rudes (1,767) and NK Slaven Belupo (1,802).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Rudes have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; NK Slaven Belupo have 3, 3 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb(home) | 4-1 | HNL |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Dinamo Zagreb(away) | 0-4 | HNL |
| Aug 8, 2026 | NK Osijek(home) | 1-6 | HNL |
| Aug 2, 2026 | HNK Rijeka(away) | 1-2 | HNL |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Göztepe(away) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | HNK Gorica(home) | 2-0 | HNL |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Istra 1961(away) | 0-3 | HNL |
| Aug 9, 2026 | NK Varazdin(home) | 1-4 | HNL |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Dinamo Zagreb(away) | 0-2 | HNL |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Sesvete(home) | 4-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Rudes win(s), 1 draw(s), 4 NK Slaven Belupo win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2025 | NK Slaven Belupo 4-2 Rudes | Friendlies Clubs |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Rudes 1-3 NK Slaven Belupo | HNL |
| Feb 3, 2024 | NK Slaven Belupo 4-0 Rudes | HNL |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Rudes 3-1 NK Slaven Belupo | Cup |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Rudes 0-0 NK Slaven Belupo | HNL |
| Aug 5, 2023 | NK Slaven Belupo 3-2 Rudes | HNL |
Last archived meeting: NK Slaven Belupo vs Rudes on Jul 23, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Rudes score 1.8 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; NK Slaven Belupo score 1.4 and concede 2.2. The model gives a 48% probability of over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudes | 1.8 | 2.0 | 3 | 10/15 | 11/15 |
| NK Slaven Belupo | 1.4 | 2.2 | 3 | 9/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Rudes sit 9th in HNL (3 points from 4 matches) and NK Slaven Belupo sit 8th (3 points from 4 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | NK Slaven Belupo | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| 9 | Rudes | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 3 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Rudes vs NK Slaven Belupo?
- The Footlab model makes Rudes the favourite at 43%, against 28% for a draw and 30% for NK Slaven Belupo.
- Where and when is Rudes vs NK Slaven Belupo played?
- Rudes vs NK Slaven Belupo is played on September 19, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Igralište NK Rudeš, in the HNL.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 48% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.