Slaven Belupo claimed a narrow 2-1 home win against NK Osijek in the Croatian Football League on October 5, 2025. The match at the Gradski stadion in Koprivnica was a hard-fought battle, with Slaven Belupo showing great determination to secure three points against a strong opponent. Osijek started the game strongly and took the lead with a well-worked goal, putting the home side under pressure. Slaven Belupo responded before the break, however, equalizing from a set-piece to go into halftime level. The second half was a cagey affair, but the home team found a winner through a moment of individual brilliance, a stunning long-range strike that gave the Osijek goalkeeper no chance. The victory is a significant boost for Slaven Belupo's league position, moving them clear of the relegation zone, while Osijek's ambitions for a European place suffer a setback. The Slaven manager praised his team's heart, and the Osijek coach was disappointed with his side's inability to control the game after taking the lead.