Rijeka vs Slaven prediction 29.05.2025 | Croatian Cup
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Slaven Koprivnica
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- Competition: Croatian Cup
- Date: 29th May 2025
- Kick-off: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CEST
- Venue: Stadion HNK Rijeka
The Croatian Cup trophy will be at stake when Rijeka and Slaven Belupo face off on Thursday evening.
This will be the third time the two teams have met in just about two weeks, with Rijeka avoiding defeat in the previous two matches.
Slave/n came back from a half-time deficit to draw 1–1 in the first leg of the final, but they couldn’t show the same character or fighting spirit in last weekend's league match, which saw Rijeka win 2–0.
Rijeka returned to the top of the league standings with that victory and took their tally of home wins over the last six games to five. Having also kept four clean sheets in that period, they will be confident of beating Slaven this week and the bookies see them as favourites.
In contrast, Slaven have won just one of their last seven league games (four defeats and two draws). They have lost each of their last two games away from Gradski Stadion u Koprivnici and failed to score in as many games.
Rijeka vs Slaven Betting Tips: Rijeka to win
No matter how you look at it, there is just no way that Slaven can beat Rijeka this week. The visitors lost their last two away games 5–0 on aggregate, and they have a poor record at the Stadion HNK Rijeka, having lost their last three visits 8–0.
Rijeka have been performing well at home recently, with Radomir Đalović’s side winning their last two games at this stadium, and I think they will win again on Thursday.
- Best Tip: Home team to win
- Rijeka vs Slaven prediction: 2-0
Rijeka vs Slaven Koprivnica Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Rijeka
2 : 0
Slaven Koprivnica
1. HNL
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Slaven Koprivnica
1 : 1
Rijeka
Croatia Cup
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Slaven Koprivnica
2 : 1
Rijeka
1. HNL
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Rijeka
2 : 0
Slaven Koprivnica
1. HNL
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Slaven Koprivnica
0 : 0
Rijeka
1. HNL
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Rijeka
4 : 0
Slaven Koprivnica
1. HNL
Rijeka team news
Rijeka didn’t suffer any injuries in the league last weekend, so it won’t be a surprise if head coach Radomir Đalović maintains his XI.
Duje Cop and Stjepan Radeljic are just one yellow card away from a suspension, but Riječki bijeli don’t have any pressing issues.
Last matches of Rijeka
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Rijeka
2 : 0
Slaven Koprivnica
1. HNL
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Slaven Koprivnica
1 : 1
Rijeka
Croatia Cup
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Šibenik
0 : 1
Rijeka
1. HNL
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Dinamo Zagreb
1 : 0
Rijeka
1. HNL
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Rijeka
1 : 0
Varaždin
1. HNL
Rijeka lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Martin Zlomislić
Defenders
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17
Luka Menalo
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45
Ante Majstorović
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6
Stjepan Radeljić
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34
Mladen Devetak
Midfielders
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8
Dejan Petrovič
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4
Niko Janković
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18
Lindon Selahi
Forwards
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7
Naïs Djouahra
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9
Duje Čop
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11
Gabrijel Rukavina
Slaven team news
Slaven will continue to rely on the services of Ilija Nestorovski who has 7 goals and 2 assists in 23 HNL games this season.
The Macedonian professional is expected to lead the line alongside Liber and Dolcek, while Dominik Kovačić and Tomislav Božić will reunite at the heart of the defence.
Last matches of Slaven Koprivnica
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Rijeka
2 : 0
Slaven Koprivnica
1. HNL
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Slaven Koprivnica
1 : 1
Rijeka
Croatia Cup
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Dinamo Zagreb
5 : 0
Slaven Koprivnica
1. HNL
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Istra 1961
1 : 1
Slaven Koprivnica
1. HNL
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Slaven Koprivnica
0 : 1
Varaždin
1. HNL
Slaven Koprivnica lineup
Goalkeeper
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25
Ivan Sušak
Defenders
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35
Luka Lučić
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4
Dominik Kovačić
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6
Tomislav Božić
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33
Antonio Bosec
Midfielders
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30
Michael Agbekpornu
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8
Adriano Jagušić
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15
Ivan Ćubelić
Forwards
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14
Adrian Liber
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90
Ilija Nestorovski
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11
Ivan Dolček
Three reasons we expect Rijeka to win this game
- Rijeka failed to win only one of their last six games at this ground.
- Slaven won just one of their last four away games.
- Rijeka won each of their last three meetings with Slaven at this ground.
Main prediction Rijeka - Slaven Koprivnica
Rijeka to win
Best Odds:
22Bet
1.66
