The kick off for the match between Osijek and Varaždin will take place at 19:15 (UK time) - Friday, 04/17 - at the Stadion Gradski vrt. This clash of the 2025/26 HNL League looks very promising!

Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis, including predictions for Bijelo-plavi vs Varaždin. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning. Providing today’s best free tip to help you make informed and profitable betting decisions.

APWin predictions for Osijek vs Varaždin

With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:

APWin Prediction

2nd Half Over 0.5 Goals

After a thorough assessment of the primary betting markets, APWin analysts have identified bets with strong value potential.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

It's hard to overlook the part that defence will play in this match. The capable defending of both sides will be tough for opposing offences, which is why it could be a low-scoring affair.

That overwhelming defence is also a great reason to go 'no' on the Both teams to score market.

👉 Our prediction is: Osijek to win the 1st half

As the odds and the statistics clearly indicate, Osijek is the superior side in this matchup. They play an aggressive attacking style that puts pressure on their opponents. We expect more or less the same gameplan at home against Varaždin, which should result in a fast start.

That is why we are tipping Osijek to win the first half in the half-time market.

Osijek Preview

Osijek has played 29 matches in the HNL League so far, with 6 wins, 10 draws, and 13 losses. This results in an average of 0.97 points per match.

In the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 10 draws, and 13 losses. Osijek's attack has scored 24 goals, 24 of them in the league, which gives an average of 0.83 goals per league match and 0.83 goals per match across the entire season.

Nail Omerović is the team’s top scorer with 8 goals, while David Čolina leads the team in assists with 3. Defensively, Bijelo-plavi has conceded 43 goals in the league (an average of 1.48) and 43 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.48 over 29 matches).

Varaždin preview

In 29 HNL League matches, Varaždin has recorded 11 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.41 points per game.

In the 2025/26 season, the team has 12 wins in 31 matches. The team has scored 39 goals, 37 of them in the HNL League (an average of 1.28 goals per match), with Ivan Mamut being the team's top scorer with 9 goals and Aleksa Latković providing 5 assists.

Defensively, Varaždin has conceded 40 goals in the league and 43 in the 2025/26 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.39 goals conceded per match.

Head to head: Osijek vs Varaždin

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Osijek

Croatia - Prva HNL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D D W

1.6

Home D W L W L

1.4

Away W L D W L

1.4

Away Team

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Varaždin

Croatia - Prva HNL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D L W D

1.6

Home W D W D L

1.6

Away L D L W W

1.4

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Published on 17 April 2026, at 03:13 Last updated on 17 April 2026, at 03:13
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