Rijeka vs Varaždin prediction

Rijeka and Varaždin face each other on Sunday 11.01.2026, at 14:00 (UK Time), in a HNL League 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Rijeka's home ground, the Stadion HNK Rijeka (Rujevica).

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Hrvatski nogometni klub Rijeka and Varaždin, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

Rijeka preview

Rijeka heads into the match with the following record in the HNL League: in 10 matches, Hrvatski nogometni klub Rijeka secured 5 victories, 2 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.7 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Whites's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 28 victories so far.

Rijeka has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 88 goals, of which 17 were scored in the HNL League, resulting in an average of 1.7 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Toni Fruk, who has found the back of the net 12 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Tiago Filipe Oliveira Dantas has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, Rijeka has conceded 14 goals in the HNL League (an average of 1.4 per game) and 74 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.09 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.

Varaždin preview

Varaždin comes into the game with 11 matches played so far in the HNL League. They have secured 5 victories, 3 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.64 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 22 wins, 12 draws, and 17 losses.

Varaždin's attack has been highly effective, scoring 67 goals during this period. Of that total, 15 were netted in the HNL League, with an average of 1.36 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.31.

Varaždin's offensive system is led by Ivan Mamut, the team's top scorer this season. The croatian forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Aleksa Latković. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 10 goals with an average of 0.91 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 63 goals in 51 matches, averaging 1.24 per match.

Head to head: Rijeka vs Varaždin

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

Rijeka

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Varaždin

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Points & Results

• 1.70
  PPG
  1.64
• 50%
  Wins
  45%
• 60%
  First to Score
  64%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.70
  Scored/game
  1.36
• 1.40
  Conceded/game
  0.91
• 1.84
  xG
  1.49
• 1.14
  xGA
  1.50

Trends

• 70%
  Both Score
  45%
• 20%
  Clean Sheet
  45%
• 20%
  Failed to Score
  27%

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