Nafta vs Beltinci

LENDAVA, Slovenia (Interstat) — Nafta hosts Beltinci on Sunday, May 10, 2026, in a 2. SNL matchup that pits two of Slovenia’s second-division form teams against each other.

The game, scheduled at a time to be announced, marks the first meeting between the sides since Nafta’s 3-2 victory at Beltinci on Nov. 2, 2025. In that contest, Nafta scored three goals on the road and held off a late push by Beltinci.

Nafta enters Sunday riding a five-match winning streak across all competitions. The home side defeated Bilje 1-0 on Wednesday, May 6, extending a run that includes a 2-0 win at Ilirija on April 30, a 2-1 victory over NK Kety Emmi&Impol Bistrica on April 25, a 2-0 result at Tabor Sezana on April 17 and a 3-0 home win against Jadran Dekani on April 11. Over that span, Nafta has outscored opponents 10-1, with three clean sheets.

Beltinci also enters Sunday in strong form, winners of three straight and unbeaten in its last four. The visitors beat Tabor Sezana 2-0 on Saturday, May 2, following a 2-0 win at home against Jadran Dekani on April 25 and a 2-0 result at NK Jesenice on April 18. Beltinci’s only loss since early March came Nov. 21, 2025, when Brinje Grosuplje won 1-0. Beltinci’s defense has been stingy, allowing more than one goal only twice in its last 14 matches.

In the simulator run by Interstat, Nafta is projected to win 2-1, with the home side’s recent offensive efficiency and defensive solidity cited as factors.

Beltinci’s season-long record shows a disciplined side: 10 wins, 7 draws and 3 losses in its last 20 matches. The visitors scored 22 goals while allowing 10 in that span. Nafta has posted 12 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in its last 20, with 30 goals for and 14 against.

The two teams share common opponents this season. Nafta defeated Tabor Sezana 2-0 on April 17; Beltinci also beat Tabor Sezana 2-0 on May 2. Nafta beat Jadran Dekani 3-0 on April 11; Beltinci won 2-0 on April 25. Beltinci drew 1-1 with NK Posavje Krško on April 10; Nafta beat Posavje 4-1 on March 28.

Sunday’s match is part of the 2. SNL’s spring campaign. After this fixture, Nafta travels to Brinje Grosuplje on May 17, while Beltinci hosts Bilje on May 16. Both teams remain in contention for promotion or playoff spots, with Nafta currently sitting second and Beltinci fourth, separated by four points.

Kickoff is Sunday.