Our NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka Prediction: 1-1
NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 17:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday November 9, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
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 Osijek vs NK Varazdin
NK Varazdin will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 0-0 Croatia HNL draw with NK Osijek on November 2. In that match, NK Varazdin had 43% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NK Osijek | 57% | 0 (3) | 0.55 | 90 |
 NK Varazdin | 43% | 0 (4) | 0.83 | 57 |
HNK Rijeka's Last Match – Lincoln Red Imps FC vs HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 UEFA Conference League draw against Lincoln Red Imps FC on November 6. In that match, HNK Rijeka recorded 52% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lincoln Red Imps FC | 48% | 7 (2) | 2.2 | 96 |
 HNK Rijeka | 52% | 5 (1) | 0.69 | 96 |
NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka Stats
Key Stats
| NK Varazdin | HNK Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 1.01 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NK Varazdin are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while HNK Rijeka average 1.7 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
NK Varazdin 19-11
HNK Rijeka 17-11
What are the odds for this match?
NK Varazdin to win: @3.1
Draw: @3.2
HNK Rijeka to win: @2.2
Lineups
NK Varazdin: Leon Belcar, Novak Tepsic, Antonio Borsic, Vane Jovanov, Tomislav Duvnjak, Luka Skaricic, Luka Mamic, Matej Vuk, Aleksa Latkovic, Oliver Zelenika, Lamine Ba
HNK Rijeka: Dominik Thaqi, Toni Fruk, Tiago Dantas, Duje Cop, Justas Lasickas, Mladen Devetak, Luka Menalo, Dejan Petrovic, Stjepan Radeljic, Martin Zlomislic, Bruno Bogojevic
Hajduk Split 
Dinamo Zagreb 
NK Varazdin 
Istra 1961 
Slaven Belupo 
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 
HNK Gorica 
HNK Rijeka 
Vukovar 91 
NK Osijek