Our NK Varazdin vs NK Osijek Prediction: 1-1
NK Varazdin vs NK Osijek in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 16:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 17, 2025. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This NK Varazdin vs NK Osijek 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 – Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin
NK Varazdin will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-3 Croatia HNL loss to Slaven Belupo on August 10. In that match, NK Varazdin had 36% possession and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Slaven Belupo | 64% | 0 (7) | 1.69 | 70 |
 NK Varazdin | 36% | 0 (1) | 0.34 | 38 |
NK Osijek's Last Match – NK Osijek vs HNK Rijeka
NK Osijek will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 0-0 Croatia HNL draw with HNK Rijeka on August 9. In that match, NK Osijek recorded 61% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NK Osijek | 61% | 0 (4) | 1.87 | 81 |
 HNK Rijeka | 39% | 0 (1) | 0.57 | 56 |
NK Varazdin vs NK Osijek Stats
Key Stats
| NK Varazdin | NK Osijek | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.63 | Attacking Strength | 0.86 |
| 0.67 | Defence Strength | 1.32 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NK Varazdin are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while NK Osijek average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
NK Varazdin 10-11
NK Osijek 15-12
What are the odds for this match?
NK Varazdin to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.2
NK Osijek to win: @3.2
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Hajduk Split 
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