Our NK Varazdin vs HNK Gorica Prediction: 2-1
NK Varazdin vs HNK Gorica in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 24, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This NK Varazdin vs HNK Gorica prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
NK Varazdin's Last Match – NK Varazdin vs NK Sesvete
NK Varazdin will look to carry forward their winning form after a 7-2 Europe Friendlies success over NK Sesvete on January 10. In that match, NK Varazdin saw 63% of the ball and 13 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NK Varazdin | 63% | 0 (13) | - | 49 |
NK Sesvete | 37% | 0 (2) | - | 18 |
HNK Gorica's Last Match – HNK Gorica vs FC Koper
HNK Gorica must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Europe Friendlies draw against FC Koper on January 10. In that match, HNK Gorica recorded 50% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HNK Gorica | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 73 |
FC Koper | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 53 |
NK Varazdin vs HNK Gorica Stats
Key Stats
| NK Varazdin | HNK Gorica | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.08 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.22 | Defence Strength | 1.08 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NK Varazdin are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while HNK Gorica average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.



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