Dinamo Zagreb vs Slaven Koprivnica preview

Croatia flag 2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia
Stadion Maksimir Fri, 31 Jul - 6:00 PM
1. HNL
Dinamo ZagrebGNK
2 0
Slaven KoprivnicaSLB
Full Time Fri, 31 Jul 6:00 PM
Round 1 Regular Season
Dion Beljo - 34', 52'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Dinamo Zagreb defeated Slaven Koprivnica 2-0 at home with a first half lead of 1-0. The home side controlled the game through superior possession at 66 percent against 34 percent for the visitors. Dinamo Zagreb as the stronger team secured the victory without any red cards issued to either side. The significant deviation of 100 percent was recorded for the home team reflecting their dominance. Efficiency remained in line with the expected performance levels. No xG values were available to assess further metrics. The match proceeded without interruptions from dismissals and concluded with the home side claiming all points in a controlled manner.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Dinamo Zagreb recorded a significant structural deviation of 100 percent.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger team's output.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be assessed due to unavailable data.
  • Market alignment: The result was aligned with pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations remained unevaluated with null data present.
  • Event impact: Two goals secured the 2-0 win for the home side.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred and no distortion affected play.
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
Antonio Melnjak
Antonio Melnjak
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
I. Mihalj
I. Mihalj
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
K. Šarić
K. Šarić
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Škobić
A. Škobić
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Dinamo Zagreb M. Kovačević
M. Kovačević
VS
Slaven Koprivnica M. Gregurina
M. Gregurina
2.65
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.82
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 69 D
Slaven Koprivnica Rank: 66 W
Hajduk Split Rank: 77 W
Gorica Rank: 67 W
Varaždin Rank: 71 W
Istra 1961 Rank: 68 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Osijek Rank: 67 L
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 85 L
Gorica Rank: 67 W
Istra 1961 Rank: 68 L
Vukovar Rank: 61 D
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 69 L
6
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
6 - 1 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
84.92
65.67
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Dinamo Zagreb
Slaven Koprivnica
Power Score
84.92
65.67
League Position
1
10
Global Rank
50
466

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Dinamo Zagreb

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Slaven Koprivnica

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Dinamo Zagreb ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Slaven Koprivnica
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
45.38
18.38
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
18.38
45.38
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Dinamo Zagreb +1.99 Efficiency Index
vs
Slaven Koprivnica -1.99 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Dinamo Zagreb
Slaven Koprivnica
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Dinamo Zagreb ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Slaven Koprivnica
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Dinamo Zagreb Slaven Koprivnica
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Dinamo Zagreb Slaven Koprivnica
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Dinamo Zagreb
Slaven Koprivnica
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Dinamo Zagreb
vs
Slaven Koprivnica
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Dinamo Zagreb Slaven Koprivnica
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Dinamo Zagreb 0.33
Slaven Koprivnica 0.20
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Dinamo Zagreb Slaven Koprivnica
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Dinamo Zagreb 0.00
Slaven Koprivnica 0.03
Dinamo Zagreb
Slaven Koprivnica
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • GNK had peak pressure around 66'.
  • GNK started the game with stronger pressure.
GNK Pressure SLB Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: GNK reached the top pressure at 66' (98.14).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 8 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Dinamo Zagreb GNK Home
8 matches
Slaven Koprivnica SLB Away
Match Record
6
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
6
Goals
25
Goals Scored
11
11
Goals Conceded
25
+14
Goal Difference
-14
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-01T00:01:24+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 31, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Maksimir
Capacity
24851
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Antonio Melnjak
Ivan Mihalj
Kruno Šarić
Antonio Škobić

Statistics

Possession
GNK
64%
SLB
36%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 0
7 Big Chances Created 1
12 Shots 2
79 Dangerous attacks 25
66 Possession 34
10 Corners 1
10 Free kicks 11
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

2 Goal Kicks 17
5 Substitutions 5
23 Throwins 16
3 Hit Woodwork 0
2 Assists 0
20 Dribble Attempts 11
12 Successful Dribbles 7
60 Successful Dribbles Percentage 64

Attacking

101 Attacks 64
6 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

54 Long Passes 45
547 Passes 289
477 Successful Passes 222
87 Successful Passes Percentage 77
25 Key Passes 4
28 Successful Long Passes 15
52 Successful Long Passes Percentage 33

Defensive

2 Saves 5
11 Tackles 22
8 Interceptions 7
50 Duels Won 48

Build-up

28 Total Crosses 4
10 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

1 Offsides 6
11 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Antonio Melnjak

Starting XI ▼

44
Ivan Filipovic
Ivan Filipovic Goalkeeper
7.18
6
Stjepan Radeljic
Stjepan Radeljic Defender
7.28
13
Paul Tabinas
Paul Tabinas Defender
6.8
25
Moris Valincic
Moris Valincic
Defender58'
6.69
15
Niko Galesic
Niko Galesic Defender
6.95
22
Matteo Pérez Vinlöf
Matteo Pérez Vinlöf Defender
8.01
7
Luka Stojkovic
Luka Stojkovic Midfielder
7.3
11
Arbër Hoxha
Arbër Hoxha Midfielder
6.92
99
Mislav Orsic
Mislav Orsic
Attacker75'
6.65
27
Josip Misic
Josip Misic (C) Midfielder
7.09
41
Sven Sunta
Sven Sunta
Midfielder90+2'
30
Fran Topic
Fran Topic Midfielder
6.88
21
Mateo Lisica
Mateo Lisica
Attacker58'
6.38
80
Lukas Kacavenda
Lukas Kacavenda Midfielder
7.21
10
Gabriel Vidovic
Gabriel Vidovic
Attacker75'
6.57
9
Dion Beljo
Dion Beljo Attacker
2
8.4
Referee : Antonio Melnjak

Starting XI ▼

30
Karlo Sentic
Karlo Sentic Goalkeeper
6.96
4
Dominik Kovacic
Dominik Kovacic Defender
6.54
99
Filip Kutleša
Filip Kutleša
Defender73'
6.59
5
Ivan Cvetko
Ivan Cvetko Defender
6.26
18
Filip Kruselj
Filip Kruselj Defender
6.48
77
Itsuki Urata
Itsuki Urata Defender
6.63
20
Marko Petrovic
Marko Petrovic
Defender74'
6.5
8
Lovro Banovec
Lovro Banovec Midfielder
6.21
11
Josip Mitrovic
Josip Mitrovic Midfielder
6.27
24
Leon Bošnjak
Leon Bošnjak
Midfielder60'
6.54
17
Filip Mažar
Filip Mažar Midfielder
6.46
21
Ljuban Crepulja
Ljuban Crepulja (C) Midfielder
6.52
22
A. Adeshina
A. Adeshina Midfielder
6.67
23
Arnór Gauti Jónsson
Arnór Gauti Jónsson
Midfielder70'
6.41
90
Ilija Nestorovski
Ilija Nestorovski Attacker
6.92
7
Marko Dabro
Marko Dabro
Attacker70'
6.34

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Sven Sunta → Josip Misic
10th Substitution
90+2'
Event
Mislav Orsic → Arbër Hoxha
8th Substitution
75'
Event
Gabriel Vidovic → Lukas Kacavenda
9th Substitution
75'
74'
Event
Marko Petrovic → Itsuki Urata
7th Substitution
73'
Event
Filip Kutleša → Dominik Kovacic
6th Substitution
70'
Event
Marko Dabro → Ilija Nestorovski
4th Substitution
70'
Event
Arnór Gauti Jónsson → A. Adeshina
5th Substitution
Event
Matteo Pérez Vinlöf
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
67'
64'
Event
Dominik Kovacic
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
60'
Event
Leon Bošnjak → Josip Mitrovic
3rd Substitution
Event
Mateo Lisica → Fran Topic
1st Substitution
58'
Event
Moris Valincic → Paul Tabinas
2nd Substitution
58'
Event
Dion Beljo
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
52'
1ST-HALF
Event
Dion Beljo
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
34'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Sven Sunta is on, and Josip Misic is off.
86
Attempt Attempt
Mislav Orsic takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
85
Attempt Attempt
Moris Valincic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
80
Attempt Attempt
Mislav Orsic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
78
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
77
Attempt Attempt
Mateo Lisica takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
77
Attempt Attempt
Stjepan Radeljic takes a shot with another body part, but it's saved.
76
Attempt Attempt
Luka Stojkovic takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Update Update
Gabriel Vidovic comes on for Lukas Kacavenda.
75
Update Update
Mislav Orsic comes on for Arber Hoxha.
74
Update Update
Marko Petrovic comes on for Itsuki Urata.
73
Update Update
Filip Kutlesa is on, and Dominik Kovacic is off.
72
Attempt Attempt
Marko Dabro's left-footed shot is blocked.
70
Update Update
On comes Marko Dabro, and Ilja Nestorovski goes off.
70
Update Update
On comes Arnor Gauti Jonsson, off goes Adetunji Rasaq Adeshina.
67
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Matteo Perez Vinlof.
66
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Matteo Perez Vinlof.
66
Attempt Attempt
Arber Hoxha takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
64
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Dominik Kovacic.
62
Attempt Attempt
Lukas Kacavenda takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Update Update
On comes Leon Bosnjak, off goes Josip Mitrovic.
60
Attempt Attempt
Luka Stojkovic takes a left-footed shot but misses.
59
Attempt Attempt
Luka Stojkovic's left-footed shot is blocked.
58
Attempt Attempt
Stjepan Radeljic takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
58
Update Update
Moris Valincic comes on for Paul Bismarck Tabinas.
58
Update Update
Mateo Lisica comes on for Fran Topic.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
57
Update Update
Moris Valincic replaces Paul Bismarck Tabinas.
56
Update Update
Mateo Lisica comes on for Fran Topic.
56
Attempt Attempt
Josip Misic takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Attempt Attempt
Matteo Perez Vinlof takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
52
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Dion Drena Beljo takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
52
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Dion Drena Beljo scores, making it 2-0.
51
Attempt Attempt
Fran Topic takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Dion Drena Beljo takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
45
Attempt Attempt
Dion Drena Beljo takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Paul Bismarck Tabinas takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
42
Attempt Attempt
Ilja Nestorovski takes a left-footed shot but misses.
34
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Dion Drena Beljo scores with a left-footed shot.
34
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Dion Drena Beljo scores to make it 1-0.
27
Attempt Attempt
Dion Drena Beljo attempts a header but misses the shot.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
25
Attempt Attempt
Filip Kruselj takes a right-footed shot but misses.
21
Attempt Attempt
Dion Drena Beljo attempts a header but misses the shot.
17
Attempt Attempt
Dion Drena Beljo attempts a header but misses the shot.
17
Attempt Attempt
Arber Hoxha takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
13
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
13
Attempt Attempt
Arber Hoxha takes a right-footed shot but misses.
13
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Attempt Attempt
Arber Hoxha takes a right-footed shot but misses.
8
Attempt Attempt
Arber Hoxha takes a right-footed shot but misses.
7
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Adetunji Rasaq Adeshina with his right foot is saved.
6
Attempt Attempt
Josip Mitrovic takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Antonio Melnjak.

CONCLUSION

Dinamo Zagreb maintained control from the opening whistle through to the final whistle in this 2-0 home win. The halftime advantage of 1-0 provided a solid platform that was extended in the second period. Possession dominance allowed the home side to dictate tempo and limit opportunities for Slaven Koprivnica. Absence of red cards ensured a full complement of players on the pitch throughout. The significant deviation aligned with the stronger team's expected output and delivered a straightforward result. Overall the performance reflected steady execution without major disruptions or shifts in momentum.