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← Goals Prediction 22.04.2026 · 18:45
HNL logo CroatiaHNL
NK Varazdin logo
NK Varazdin
WDLWD
1-0Full time
HNK Rijeka logo
HNK Rijeka
LWLLW
VenueGradski stadion VarazdinSeason2025RoundRegular Season - 31
League table snapshot

Where the two clubs stand

HNL · Season 2025

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NK Varazdin logo HNLNK Varazdin #3
Played36 Points54 GD+1 W-D-L15-9-12
L L D W W 2–3: UECL
HNK Rijeka logo HNLHNK Rijeka #4
Played36 Points53 GD+13 W-D-L14-11-11
D W W D W Position 4 of 10

Table positions are for this fixture’s competition and season. Updated 24 May 2026, 00:00.

Recent form

How the two teams have been playing

NK Varazdin

WDLWD

Last 6: 13 goals scored, 6 conceded, 2 clean sheets.

HNK Rijeka

LWLLW

Last 6: 6 goals scored, 4 conceded, 3 clean sheets.

Lineups

Starting elevens, formations and benches

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Coach Nikola Safaric ▦Formation3-4-2-1 11Starting XI11 players
Oliver Zelenika 1 Oliver Zelenika
Novak Tepšić 16 Novak Tepšić
Mateo Barać 44 Mateo Barać
Luka Škaričić 4 Luka Škaričić
Gregor Sikosek 20 Gregor Sikosek
David Puclin 6 David Puclin
Ivan Canjuga 28 Ivan Canjuga
Frane Maglica 23 Frane Maglica
Luka Mamić 22 Luka Mamić
Aleksa Latković 10 Aleksa Latković
Iuri Tavares 38 Iuri Tavares
Oliver Zelenika G · #1
Luka Škaričić D · #4
Mateo Barać D · #44
Novak Tepšić D · #16
Frane Maglica M · #23
Ivan Canjuga M · #28
David Puclin M · #6
Gregor Sikosek M · #20
Aleksa Latković F · #10
Luka Mamić F · #22
Iuri Tavares F · #38
Bench

Substitutes

Sven Lesjak#2 · D
Antonio Boršić#25 · D
Tomislav Duvnjak#8 · M
Matej Vuk#7 · F
Silvio Ilinković#15 · M
Josip Silić#33 · G
Petar Bockaj#12 · D
Luka Posinkovic#30 · D
Mario Marina#24 · M
Ivan Mamut#17 · F
Filipe Jose Quissequel#18 · F
Coach Victor Sanchez ▦Formation4-4-2 11Starting XI11 players
Martin Zlomislić 13 Martin Zlomislić
Noel Bodetić 91 Noel Bodetić
Mladen Devetak 34 Mladen Devetak
Ante Majstorović 45 Ante Majstorović
Justas Lasickas 23 Justas Lasickas
Christian Ouguehi Legbo 24 Christian Ouguehi Legbo
Alfonso Barco 55 Alfonso Barco
Branko Pavić 66 Branko Pavić
Amer Gojak 14 Amer Gojak
Ante Matej Jurić 77 Ante Matej Jurić
Daniel Adu-Adjei 18 Daniel Adu-Adjei
Martin Zlomislić G · #13
Justas Lasickas D · #23
Ante Majstorović D · #45
Mladen Devetak D · #34
Noel Bodetić D · #91
Amer Gojak M · #14
Branko Pavić M · #66
Alfonso Barco M · #55
Christian Ouguehi Legbo M · #24
Daniel Adu-Adjei F · #18
Ante Matej Jurić F · #77
Bench

Substitutes

Gabriel Rukavina#11 · F
Duje Čop#9 · F
Samuele Vignato#19 · F
Aleksa Todorović#99 · G
Lovro Kitin#2 · D
Simon Karshe Cletus#3 · M
Tornike Morchiladze#7 · M
Dejan Petrovič#8 · M
Merveil Ndockyt#20 · M
Alasan Samateh#79 · F
Match trends

Recent patterns to know

  • 2 of the last 10 meetings between these two have ended level.
Head to head

Previous meetings

NK Varazdin wins

4

Draws

2

HNK Rijeka wins

4

Avg goals

2

Both scored

40%

Over 2.5

30%

First-half avg

1.1

Meetings

10

14.02.2026HNK Rijeka vs NK Varazdin3–1
09.11.2025NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka1–0
24.08.2025HNK Rijeka vs NK Varazdin1–2
13.04.2025HNK Rijeka vs NK Varazdin1–0
01.02.2025NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka1–0
26.10.2024HNK Rijeka vs NK Varazdin1–1
11.08.2024NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka0–0
11.05.2024NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka3–1
Match statistics

NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka

48%Ball Possession52%
2Total Shots14
1Shots on Goal3
1Shots off Goal8
0Blocked Shots3
1Shots inside box12
1Shots outside box2
1Corner Kicks12
0Offsides3
4Fouls7
1Yellow Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves0
371Total passes366
297Passes accurate298
80%Passes %81%
0.81Expected goals1.21
0goals_prevented0
Match events

Timeline

  1. HT · 0-0
  2. 46'↔L. SkaricicSubstitution · S. Lesjak
  3. 46'↔G. SikosekSubstitution · A. Borsic
  4. 46'↔I. CanjugaSubstitution · T. Duvnjak
  5. 54'⚽L. MamicPenalty goal
  6. 67'🟨A. LatkovicYellow card
  7. 67'🟨A. MajstorovicYellow card
  8. 68'↔D. Adu AdjeiSubstitution · D. Cop
  9. 68'↔D. LegboSubstitution · G. Rukavina
  10. 74'↔A. LatkovicSubstitution · M. Vuk
  11. 77'↔A. GojakSubstitution · S. Vignato
  12. 81'↔I. TavaresSubstitution · S. Ilinkovic
  13. FT · 1-0
Player ratings

Top performers

Mateo BaraćMateo Barać90 minutes7.9
Iuri TavaresIuri Tavares81 minutes7.5
David PuclinDavid Puclin90 minutes7.3
Novak TepšićNovak Tepšić90 minutes7.2
Luka MamićLuka Mamić90 minutes7.0
Mladen DevetakMladen Devetak90 minutes7.0
Branko PavićBranko Pavić90 minutes7.0
Ivan CanjugaIvan Canjuga45 minutes6.9
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Frequently asked questions

NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka prediction FAQs

Over 2.5 The same page also brings together form, standings, previous meetings, lineups, events and statistics when available.

Look at recent form, league position, confirmed lineups, injuries, venue information and previous meetings. Late team news can change the match outlook.

Yes. Confirmed lineups, injuries, squad changes, venue updates and other late information can materially change the match context.