- Dinamo Zagreb are the favorites; odds of 9.7 are quoted for a Slaven win
- Slaven Belupo have won just 1 of their last 3 away games, losing 2.
- Dinamo Zagreb have won their last 2 games against Slaven Belupo, including a 5-0 win at home 4 months ago
Dinamo Zagreb on a roll
This GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Slaven Belupo preview finds Dinamo Zagreb heading into Sunday’s HNL 2025/2026 clash as runaway leaders of the Croatian top flight with 16 points from their first 7 games.
They bounced back well from a surprising 1-2 home defeat to mid-table HNK Gorica by beating their great rivals Hajduk Split 2-0 away four days later.
New coach Mario Kovacevic has obviously made a big impact at the club since taking over as manager earlier this summer.
He has created a modern, proactive and high-octane style that seems tailor-made to suit Dinamo Zagreb’s talented squad and firepower.
The side press aggressively, look to play at high tempo on the transition and overload the opposition at the top end where their pace and skill create havoc.
Our GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Slaven Belupo prediction for this match will clearly be influenced by Sandro Kulenovic, Dinamo’s main man up front, leading the HNL 2025/2026 goals charts with five strikes in seven games.
But Dion Drena Beljo is also in red-hot form, scoring three of Dinamo’s last 10 goals and consistently stretching the defence with his pace and trickery.
Slaven’s system will be in place
Slaven Belupo, by contrast, are a disciplined, pragmatic side who like to keep their shape in a 4-2-3-1 system and control the pace of the game, building from the back with the odd run in behind.
Mario Gregurina’s side edged out NK Istra 1961 at home 2-1 recently, but were beaten by the same score on the road by HNK Gorica three days ago.
The GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Slaven Belupo prediction takes into account that the visit to the champions will be a tough task for Slaven, who have won just one of their four away HNL 2025/2026 fixtures, losing three.
Josip Mitrovic is a talisman of Slaven’s attack, netting four times in his side’s seven HNL 2025/2026 games, including three in his last five.
Additionally, considering the GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Slaven Belupo betting tips, Adriano Jagusic has been an excellent provider for Slaven, registering three assists in his seven league appearances so far.
Kovacevic’s return to old club has extra intrigue
The clash of styles between Dinamo’s modern style of play and Slaven’s rigid approach will be an interesting tactical chess match with extra spice coming from the fact Kovacevic moved from Slaven to Dinamo in the summer.
Both sides will know what to expect, which could also mean there is more of a chance for a goal at either end of the field.
That makes the GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Slaven Belupo prediction of Both Teams To Score at 2.05 look a good value bet for those willing to bet on attacking soccer from both clubs.
There is no doubt they are the superior side and will dominate the 90 minutes.
With 9.7 for a Slaven win and 1.5 for Over 2.5 goals, we must be on the right side of that for Dinamo to return a profit on a home win.
