The Facts
- A high-tension relegation six-pointer between two sides desperate to escape the danger zone (ranked 9th and 8th).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rudeš won 1.
- Each of the two teams is seeking greater consistency after recent ups and downs.
- A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Slaven Belupo holding a narrow advantage.
- Confirmed absences for Slaven Belupo: Caimacov M. (Hip Injury) Loncar L. (Inactive) Mazar F. (Red Card) Medjimorec V. (Inactive) Zahora L. (Inactive).
- Doubtful / questionable for Rudeš: Vukic S. (Inactive).
- Doubtful / questionable for Slaven Belupo: Zuta L. (Knee Injury).
- In the last 19 head-to-head meetings, Rudeš has recorded 3 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses, with a goal aggregate of 20:33 (averaging 1.1:1.7 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Rudeš against this opponent, the record stands at 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with 10:8 goals (averaging 1.3:1 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Din. Zagreb | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17:9 | 8 | 16 |
| 2 | Hajduk Split | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16:8 | 8 | 16 |
| 3 | Osijek | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17:11 | 6 | 16 |
| 4 | Varazdin | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13:7 | 6 | 15 |
| 5 | Rijeka | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 6 | 14 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14:13 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 | Lok. Zagreb | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:16 | -5 | 7 |
| 8 | Slaven Belupo | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7:16 | -9 | 7 |
| 9 | Gorica | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5:12 | -7 | 5 |
| 10 | Rudes | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10:24 | -14 | 4 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
Relegation ~ Prva NL
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