HNL · 2026/27
HNL Matchday 2 predictions
5 fixtures from August 8 to August 9. 1X2 probabilities, correct score and implied odds, recalculated as odds and line-ups move.
Kick-off times in UTC
Match of the round
Saturday, August 8 · 15:00
Every fixture this round
HNL Matchday 2 runs from August 8 to August 9 with 5 fixtures. For each one the Betora model blends recent form, Elo rating, expected goals, absences and market odds into a 1X2 probability and a most likely correct score.
Match by match
- HNK Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb, August 8: the model's pick is Dinamo Zagreb to win (41%).
- NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 3–1 HNK Gorica, August 8: the model's pick was NK Lokomotiva Zagreb to win (46%) and it came in.
- NK Slaven Belupo 1–4 NK Varazdin, August 9: the model's pick was NK Slaven Belupo to win (38%) and it missed.
- HNK Hajduk Split 2–2 Istra 1961, August 9: the model's pick was HNK Hajduk Split to win (66%) and it missed.
Matchday 2 FAQ
When is HNL Matchday 2 played?
From August 8 to August 9. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.
What is the safest pick of Matchday 2?
HNK Rijeka - Dinamo Zagreb: Dinamo Zagreb to win at 41% probability according to the Betora model. No prediction is guaranteed: use the probabilities to compare odds.
How are these predictions calculated?
Every match is rated by a model that combines Elo rating, expected goals (xG), form over the last 5 games, injuries and suspensions, and bookmaker odds. The output is a probability for each outcome and the most likely correct score.
Do the predictions change before kick-off?
Yes. Probabilities are recalculated until kick-off whenever odds move or the official line-ups are announced.