Osijek vs Slaven Koprivnica preview

Croatia flag 2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia
Stadion Gradski vrt
1. HNL
OsijekOSI
Slaven KoprivnicaSLB
KICKOFF :
Round 5 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Osijek prepares to host Slaven Koprivnica at Stadion Gradski vrt during the 2026/2027 1. HNL regular season. The home side currently occupies second place in the domestic table, while the visitors find themselves in eighth position. Power metrics grant Osijek a slight overall advantage of 4.3 points. Form readings reveal a clear disparity, with the hosts posting 18.75 and the away team registering zero. Both clubs enter the fixture seeking to capitalize on their respective strengths in a league encounter that features contrasting league standings. Limited data on efficiency and transition phases leaves room for on-field adjustments. Set piece evaluations carry low confidence owing to unavailable advanced metrics.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Osijek holds the second position in the league while Slaven Koprivnica sits in eighth.
  • Form: Osijek enters with a form score of 18.75 whereas Slaven Koprivnica has a form score of zero.
  • Squad: Osijek is identified as the stronger team based on power scores.
  • Efficiency: Detailed efficiency data remains unavailable for both sides.
  • Transition: Transition play analysis lacks specific metrics in the current dataset.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance indicators show low confidence due to unavailable xG data.
  • xVariable: Osijek holds a power advantage of 4.3 points over the opposition.
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 F. Bessone Luna
F. Bessone Luna
VS
Slaven Koprivnica M. Gregurina
M. Gregurina
1.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.63
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Hajduk Split Rank: 74 L
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 68 W
Rudeš Rank: 50 W
Gorica Rank: 61 W
Slaven Koprivnica Rank: 62 W
Gorica Rank: 61 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Gorica Rank: 62 W
Istra 1961 Rank: 65 L
Varaždin Rank: 70 L
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 82 L
Osijek Rank: 66 L
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 82 L
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 2 - 3
3
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
65.81
61.53
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Osijek
Slaven Koprivnica
Power Score
65.81
61.53
League Position
2
8
Global Rank
373
505

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

Osijek OSI Home
8 matches
Slaven Koprivnica SLB Away
Match Record
3
Wins
3
2
Draws
2
3
Losses
3
Goals
11
Goals Scored
8
8
Goals Conceded
11
+3
Goal Difference
-3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-28T00:54:53+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 5 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Gradski vrt
Capacity
1000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

31
Marko Malenica
Marko Malenica Goalkeeper
6.66
79
Armando León
Armando León Centre Forward
7.09
8
Simun Mikolcic
Simun Mikolcic Defensive Midfield
6.83
11
Nail Omerovic
Nail Omerovic Left Wing
7.75
39
Domagoj Bukvic
Domagoj Bukvic Right Wing
7.79
49
Ivano Kolarik
Ivano Kolarik Right Back
7.09
2
Marcel Heister
Marcel Heister Right Back
6.29
17
Arnel Jakupovic
Arnel Jakupovic Attacking Midfield
7.17
22
Roko Jurisic
Roko Jurisic Left Back
7.12
23
Luka Vrbancic
Luka Vrbancic Defensive Midfield
7.14
26
Luka Jelenic
Luka Jelenic Left Back
6.87

Starting XI ▼

30
Karlo Sentic
Karlo Sentic Goalkeeper
6.81
90
Ilija Nestorovski
Ilija Nestorovski Centre Forward
7.25
33
Karlo Isasegi
Karlo Isasegi Left Back
6.9
4
Dominik Kovacic
Dominik Kovacic Left Back
6.56
5
Ivan Cvetko
Ivan Cvetko Right Back
6.62
8
Lovro Banovec
Lovro Banovec Left Wing
6.53
11
Josip Mitrovic
Josip Mitrovic Right Wing
6.77
18
Filip Kruselj
Filip Kruselj Right Back
6.44
21
Ljuban Crepulja
Ljuban Crepulja Defensive Midfield
6.73
24
Leon Bošnjak
Leon Bošnjak Defensive Midfield
6.52
88
David Bosak
David Bosak Attacking Midfield
6.73

CONCLUSION

Anticipation builds around how Osijek will leverage its higher league standing and positive form reading against a Slaven Koprivnica side that trails in those areas. The home advantage at Stadion Gradski vrt could prove influential as the hosts aim to maintain their position near the top. Visitors must find ways to overcome a zero form score and close the gap created by lower power ratings. With efficiency and transition details sparse, coaches may emphasize adaptability during the contest. Set piece situations carry uncertainty given the limited supporting information. Overall the encounter highlights positional contrasts within the 1. HNL.