Dinamo Zagreb vs Slaven Koprivnica preview

Croatia flag 2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia
Stadion Maksimir Today - 6:00 PM
1. HNL
Dinamo Zagreb GNK
Slaven Koprivnica SLB
KICKOFF : Today - 6:00 PM
Round 1 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the 2026/2027 season of the 1. HNL, Dinamo Zagreb welcomes Slaven Koprivnica to Stadion Maksimir for a regular season fixture. The home side occupies first place in the domestic standings and carries a power score of 83.64, establishing a 20.2-point advantage over the visitors who sit third with a rating of 63.4. This structural edge positions Dinamo as the stronger team on paper. Both sides lack recent form data, leaving their current momentum unclear ahead of the contest. Set piece metrics remain limited with low confidence levels and proxy data applied for both clubs. The encounter offers an opportunity to observe how Dinamo leverages its superior resources against a resilient opponent aiming to secure points on the road. Overall the game promises a test of domestic hierarchy and tactical execution.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Dinamo Zagreb holds first place domestically while Slaven Koprivnica occupies third.
  • Form: Both teams register a form score of zero with no recent outing data available.
  • Squad: Dinamo Zagreb maintains a power advantage of 20.2 points over the opposition.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics for this fixture are currently unavailable.
  • Transition: Transition phase statistics remain unavailable for detailed review.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence and proxy usage for both teams.
  • xVariable: Dinamo Zagreb posts a power score of 83.64 against 63.4 for Slaven Koprivnica.
  • Market: Dinamo Zagreb 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
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: 66 D
Slaven Koprivnica Rank: 63 W
Hajduk Split Rank: 75 W
Gorica Rank: 65 W
Varaždin Rank: 70 W
Istra 1961 Rank: 66 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Osijek Rank: 65 L
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 84 L
Gorica Rank: 65 W
Istra 1961 Rank: 66 L
Vukovar Rank: 58 D
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 66 L
6
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
6 - 1 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Dinamo Zagreb
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.
83.64
63.4
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Dinamo Zagreb
Slaven Koprivnica
Power Score
83.64
63.4
League Position
1
3
Global Rank
51
454

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.

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

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: 2026-07-30T00:12:44+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
I. Filipović
44 I. Filipović
N. Galesic
15 N. Galesic
S. Domínguez Viloria
36 S. Domínguez Viloria
S. Radeljić
6 S. Radeljić
M. Vinlöf
22 M. Vinlöf
J. Mišić
27 J. Mišić
M. Zajc
8 M. Zajc
F. Topić
30 F. Topić
L. Stojković
7 L. Stojković
A. Hoxha
11 A. Hoxha
D. Dijon
9 D. Dijon
31
31
3
3
5
5
D. Kovačić
4 D. Kovačić
F. Krušelj
18 F. Krušelj
L. Crepulja
21 L. Crepulja
88
88
L. Banovec
8 L. Banovec
F. Mažar
17 F. Mažar
J. Mitrović
11 J. Mitrović
I. Nestorovski
90 I. Nestorovski

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

Expected Lineup

Starting XI

44
Ivan Filipovic
Ivan Filipovic Goalkeeper
6.83
9
Dion Beljo
Dion Beljo Centre Forward
7.47
6
Stjepan Radeljic
Stjepan Radeljic Left Back
7.01
7
Luka Stojkovic
Luka Stojkovic Attacking Midfield
7.23
8
Miha Zajc
Miha Zajc Defensive Midfield
7.46
11
Arbër Hoxha
Arbër Hoxha Left Wing
6.97
15
Niko Galesic
Niko Galesic Right Back
6.85
22
Matteo Pérez Vinlöf
Matteo Pérez Vinlöf Left Back
6.95
27
Josip Misic
Josip Misic Defensive Midfield
7.26
30
Fran Topic
Fran Topic Right Wing
6.76
36
Sergi Domínguez
Sergi Domínguez Right Back
7.08

Starting XI

31
Karlo Sentic Goalkeeper
90
Ilija Nestorovski
Ilija Nestorovski Centre Forward
7.06
3
Itsuki Urata Left Back
4
Dominik Kovacic
Dominik Kovacic Right Back
6.8
5
Ivan Cvetko Left Back
17
Filip Mažar
Filip Mažar Attacking Midfield
6.69
18
Filip Kruselj
Filip Kruselj Right Back
6.8
88
David Bosak Defensive Midfield
8
Lovro Banovec
Lovro Banovec Left Wing
6.75
11
Josip Mitrovic
Josip Mitrovic Right Wing
6.96
21
Ljuban Crepulja
Ljuban Crepulja Defensive Midfield
7.05

CONCLUSION

Dinamo Zagreb enters this home fixture with clear structural superiority and league leadership that shapes expectations for controlled possession and attacking intent. Slaven Koprivnica will look to exploit any lapses through organized defending and quick counters despite the power differential. Limited efficiency and transition data suggest the contest may hinge on in-game adjustments rather than pre-match trends. Set piece opportunities could prove decisive given the shared low confidence in those metrics. The home environment at Stadion Maksimir typically amplifies Dinamo's strengths, yet the visitors' third-place standing indicates they remain competitive. Success will depend on how each side manages the absence of recent form indicators and adapts to live developments throughout the ninety minutes.