Slaven Koprivnica VS Varaždin

2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia

Gradski Stadion, Foca Sat, 8 Aug - 12:00 AM

1. HNL

Slaven Koprivnica SLB

Varaždin NKV

KICKOFF : Sat, 8 Aug - 12:00 AM

Round 2 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Slaven Koprivnica host Varaždin at Gradski Stadion in Foca for this 1. HNL regular season fixture in the 2026/2027 campaign. Varaždin arrive as the stronger side according to power metrics, holding a 71.19 rating against the hosts' 65.67 and claiming a 5.5 point edge overall. League standings place the visitors seventh while Slaven Koprivnica sit tenth, both sides operating within domestic competition parameters. Recent form data registers at zero for each team owing to absent last outing records, leaving preparation details sparse. Set piece analysis carries low confidence levels and relies on proxy inputs for both attacks and defences, with no granular xG breakdowns supplied. Efficiency and transition elements also lack specific figures, directing attention toward broader structural factors. The match pits two sides seeking to improve their mid-table positions in a league setting where small margins often decide outcomes.

TL;DR

Structural: Varaždin sit seventh in the domestic standings while Slaven Koprivnica occupy tenth place.
Form: Both teams register a form score of zero with no recent outing data available.
Squad: Varaždin are identified as the stronger side entering this league encounter.
Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
Transition: Transition play details are not specified within the provided data.
Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence and proxy usage for both sides.
xVariable: Varaždin hold a power score of 71.19 against Slaven Koprivnica's 65.67.
Market: Projection split: Slaven Koprivnica 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Varaždin 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

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

Slaven Koprivnica

Varaždin

0.88

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.53

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

3 - 1 - 4

No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

65.67

71.19

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Slaven Koprivnica

Varaždin

Power Score

65.67

71.19

League Position

Global Rank

466

290

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.

Slaven Koprivnica — Opponent-weighted form score

Varaždin — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Slaven Koprivnica Varaždin

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Slaven Koprivnica SLB Home

8 matches

Varaždin NKV Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

-1

Goal Difference

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-08-01T00:24:30+00:00

General Information

Date & Time

Aug 08, 2026, 12:00 AM

Competition

2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 2 · Regular Season

Stadium

Gradski Stadion, Foca

Capacity

10030

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Manager ▼

Slaven Koprivnica Coach

Squad ▼

Ivan Čović Goalkeeper

—

Karlo Sentić Goalkeeper

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Fabijan Šašek Goalkeeper

Dominik Kovačić Defender

—

Itsuki Urata Defender

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Filip Hlevnjak Defender

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Ivan Cvetko Defender

Filip Krušelj Defender

Ljuban Crepulja Midfielder

Filip Mažar Midfielder

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Adetunji Rasaq Adeshina Midfielder

Leon Bošnjak Midfielder

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Andro Sokac Midfielder

Marko Dabro Attacker

Ilija Nestorovski Attacker

Josip Mitrović Attacker

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Lovre Banovec Attacker

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Lovre Lončar Attacker

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Fernandes Dos Passos Lucas Attacker

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Patrik Maric Attacker

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Lukas Zahora Attacker

Manager ▼

Varaždin Coach

Squad ▼

Oliver Zelenika Goalkeeper

Josip Silić Goalkeeper

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Teo Novak Goalkeeper

Roberto Punčec Defender

Petar Bočkaj Defender

Mateo Barać Defender

Frane Maglica Defender

Gregor Sikošek Defender

Mario Mladenovski Defender

Luka Škaričić Defender

Elvir Duraković Defender

Novak Tepšić Defender

Luka Posinković Defender

Domagoj Begonja Defender

Sven Lesjak Defender

David Puclin Midfielder

Mario Marina Midfielder

Ivan Posavec Midfielder

Aleksa Latković Midfielder

Tomislav Duvnjak Midfielder

Silvio Ilinkovic Midfielder

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Tajio James Midfielder

Luka Mamić Midfielder

Ivan Mamut Attacker

Matej Vuk Attacker

Stipe Jurić Attacker

Iuri António Teixeira Tavares Attacker

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Atdhe Mazari Attacker

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Emmanuel Uchegbu Attacker

Ivan Canjuga Attacker

CONCLUSION

Varaždin carry a modest power advantage into this domestic league meeting, supported by their superior league standing and overall rating. Slaven Koprivnica will look to exploit home conditions at Gradski Stadion to offset the visitors' edge and climb the table. With form records blank and efficiency figures absent, the contest may hinge on in-game adjustments rather than pre-match trends. Set piece contributions appear limited by data constraints, shifting focus to open play execution. Both teams operate without recent performance anchors, making squad cohesion and tactical discipline key variables. Varaždin's structural edge suggests they could control proceedings, yet Slaven Koprivnica retain the opportunity to disrupt expectations through organized defending and quick counters. The outcome will likely reflect which side adapts fastest to the available information gaps.

STANDINGS

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