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 – Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Osijek
NK Osijek will look to get back on track following a 0-7 Croatia HNL loss against Dinamo Zagreb on April 4. In that match, NK Osijek had 34% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dinamo Zagreb | 66% | 0 (12) | 2.41 | 74 |
NK Osijek | 34% | 0 (3) | 0.76 | 18 |
NK Varazdin's Last Match – NK Varazdin vs HNK Gorica
NK Varazdin must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Croatia HNL draw against HNK Gorica on April 3. In that match, NK Varazdin recorded 50% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NK Varazdin | 50% | 0 (5) | 0.74 | 53 |
HNK Gorica | 50% | 0 (4) | 0.52 | 26 |
NK Osijek vs NK Varazdin Stats
Key Stats
| NK Osijek | NK Varazdin | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.42 | Attacking Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.11 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NK Osijek are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while NK Varazdin average 1.0 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.



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