Varaždin and Rijeka face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 HNL League season. The game takes place at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec on Sunday, 16/08/2026, at 17:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Varaždin vs Hrvatski nogometni klub Rijeka, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Varaždin vs Rijeka
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Varaždin preview
Varaždin comes into the match having played 2 games in the HNL League so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 19 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses.
Varaždin's attack has scored 58 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the HNL League, averaging 3 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.38.
The offence system of Varaždin is led by Ivan Mamut as the top scorer of the season. The croatian forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Aleksa Latković, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 55 goals conceded in 42 matches, resulting in an average of 1.31.
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On the other hand, Rijeka comes into the match having played 1 games in the HNL League so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 24 wins, 16 draws, and 16 losses.
Rijeka's attack has scored 71 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the HNL League, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.27.
The offence system of Rijeka is led by Toni Fruk as the top scorer of the season. The croatian midfielder has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Tiago Filipe Oliveira Dantas, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 54 goals conceded in 56 matches, resulting in an average of 0.96.
Head to head: Varaždin vs Rijeka
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Varaždin
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Away | W L W L L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Scored | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.83 | 1.22 | 2.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.5 | 1.44 | 1.55 |
Rijeka
Croatia - Prva HNL
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