Our NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka Prediction: 1-1
NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 22, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka 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 Slaven Belupo
NK Varazdin will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Croatia HNL victory over Slaven Belupo, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, NK Varazdin recorded 53% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NK Varazdin | 53% | 0 (5) | 1.56 | 63 |
Slaven Belupo | 47% | 0 (5) | 1.12 | 56 |
HNK Rijeka's Last Match – HNK Rijeka vs NK Osijek
HNK Rijeka will look to get back on track following a 0-2 Croatia HNL loss against NK Osijek on April 12. In that match, HNK Rijeka controlled 74% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HNK Rijeka | 74% | 0 (6) | 0.93 | 110 |
NK Osijek | 26% | 0 (2) | 0.27 | 31 |
NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka Stats
Key Stats
| NK Varazdin | HNK Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | Attacking Strength | 0.74 |
| 1.47 | Defence Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NK Varazdin are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while HNK Rijeka average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.



NK Varazdin
Slaven Belupo
HNK Rijeka
NK Osijek
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HNK Rijeka
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Slaven Belupo
Istra 1961
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