Our NK Osijek vs NK Varazdin Prediction: 1-1
NK Osijek vs NK Varazdin in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 18:15 GMT kick-off on Friday April 17, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This NK Osijek vs NK Varazdin 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 Osijek's Last Match – HNK Rijeka vs NK Osijek
NK Osijek will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 Croatia HNL victory over HNK Rijeka on April 12. In that match, NK Osijek had 26% possession and 2 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's Last Match – NK Varazdin vs Slaven Belupo
NK Varazdin must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Croatia HNL victory over Slaven Belupo in their last outing. 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 |
NK Osijek vs NK Varazdin Stats
Key Stats
| NK Osijek | NK Varazdin | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.42 | Attacking Strength | 0.91 |
| 1.09 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NK Osijek are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while NK Varazdin average 1.0 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.