Strugglers clash in Koprivnica chasing European qualification boost
Separated by just one place in the table, NK Slaven Belupo and HNK Gorica both look to snap three-match losing streaks to close the four-point gap on the European places.
NK Slaven Belupo enter this fixture in 9th place, desperate to end a dismal run of form following three consecutive defeats. Their most recent outing was a 0-3 loss away to Istra 1961, which followed a heavy 1-4 home defeat against NK Varazdin. With 15 games remaining in the season, they sit four points adrift of the European spots and must urgently address a winless streak in their last three home matches.
HNK Gorica are in a similar predicament, currently 8th in the standings on zero points. Like their hosts, they have lost three on the bounce, most recently falling 1-2 to HNK Hajduk Split. Despite their struggles, Gorica have shown more life in attack than their opponents, scoring in their last two defeats against Hajduk and Lokomotiva Zagreb.
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Strength rating and xG.
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Evenly matched on rating.
Goals scored and conceded.
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Both teams across every game this season.
NK Slaven BelupoHNK GoricaWhole season, home and away combined — NK Slaven Belupo 8 games, HNK Gorica 8 games.
NK Slaven BelupoHNK GoricaPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
1. HNL (Croatia) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
