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← Goals Prediction 16.08.2026 · 19:30
HNL logo CroatiaHNL
NK Varazdin logo
NK Varazdin
W
2-0Full time
HNK Rijeka logo
HNK Rijeka
W
VenueStadion VarteksSeason2026RoundRegular Season - 3
League table snapshot

Where the two clubs stand

HNL · Season 2026

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NK Varazdin logo HNLNK Varazdin #2
Played3 Points9 GD+6 W-D-L3-0-0
W W W 2–3: UECL
HNK Rijeka logo HNLHNK Rijeka #6
Played2 Points3 GD-1 W-D-L1-0-1
W L Position 6 of 10

Table positions are for this fixture’s competition and season. Updated 16 Aug 2026, 00:00.

Recent form

How the two teams have been playing

NK Varazdin

W

Last 6: 14 goals scored, 7 conceded, 1 clean sheets.

HNK Rijeka

W

Last 6: 8 goals scored, 2 conceded, 4 clean sheets.

Lineups

Starting elevens, formations and benches

Switch between the pitch and list views to see the confirmed team sheets supplied for this match.

Coach Nikola Safaric ▦Formation4-2-3-1 11Starting XI11 players
Josip Silić 33 Josip Silić
Gregor Sikošek 20 Gregor Sikošek
Roberto Punčec 14 Roberto Punčec
Mario Mladenovski 13 Mario Mladenovski
Frane Maglica 23 Frane Maglica
Mario Marina 24 Mario Marina
Ivan Canjuga 28 Ivan Canjuga
Iuri Tavares 38 Iuri Tavares
Luka Mamić 22 Luka Mamić
Aleksa Latković 10 Aleksa Latković
Ivan Mamut 17 Ivan Mamut
Josip Silić G · #33
Frane Maglica D · #23
Mario Mladenovski D · #13
Roberto Punčec D · #14
Gregor Sikošek D · #20
Ivan Canjuga M · #28
Mario Marina M · #24
Aleksa Latković M · #10
Luka Mamić M · #22
Iuri Tavares M · #38
Ivan Mamut F · #17
Bench

Substitutes

Novak Tepšić#16 · D
Oliver Zelenika#1 · G
Luka Škaričić#4 · D
Sven Lesjak#5 · D
Luka Posinković#30 · D
Elvir Duraković#3 · D
David Puclin#6 · M
Matej Vuk#7 · F
Tomislav Duvnjak#8 · M
Emma Uchegbu#11 · F
Ivan Posavec#21 · M
Stipe Jurić#9 · F
Coach Matjaz Kek ▦Formation4-2-3-1 11Starting XI11 players
Aleksa Todorović 99 Aleksa Todorović
Mladen Devetak 34 Mladen Devetak
Alfonso Barco 5 Alfonso Barco
Ante Majstorović 45 Ante Majstorović
Moreno Živković 3 Moreno Živković
Tiago Dantas 26 Tiago Dantas
Branko Pavić 6 Branko Pavić
Amer Gojak 14 Amer Gojak
Niko Janković 4 Niko Janković
Gabriel Rukavina 11 Gabriel Rukavina
Daniel Adu-Adjei 18 Daniel Adu-Adjei
Aleksa Todorović G · #99
Moreno Živković D · #3
Ante Majstorović D · #45
Alfonso Barco D · #5
Mladen Devetak D · #34
Branko Pavić M · #6
Tiago Dantas M · #26
Gabriel Rukavina M · #11
Niko Janković M · #4
Amer Gojak M · #14
Daniel Adu-Adjei F · #18
Bench

Substitutes

Igor Vekič#13 · G
Vito Kovač#1 · G
Justas Lasickas#23 · D
Ante Oreč#22 · D
Anel Husić#51 · D
Noel Bodetić#91 · D
Toni Fruk#10 · M
Yusuf Kabadayi#7 · F
Ivan Ćubelić#8 · M
Goran Grulović#15 · F
Jakov Puljić#21 · F
Ante Matej Jurić#77 · 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

5

Draws

2

HNK Rijeka wins

3

Avg goals

1.9

Both scored

40%

Over 2.5

30%

First-half avg

1

Meetings

10

22.04.2026NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka1–0
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
Match statistics

NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka

39%Ball Possession61%
8Total Shots14
4Shots on Goal3
4Shots off Goal5
0Blocked Shots6
6Shots inside box7
2Shots outside box7
2Corner Kicks9
1Offsides2
11Fouls14
2Yellow Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves2
316Total passes493
242Passes accurate420
77%Passes %85%
1.75Expected goals0.69
0.46goals_prevented0.46
Match events

Timeline

  1. 11'🟨G. SikosekYellow card
  2. 17'↔R. PuncecSubstitution · N. Tepsic
  3. 20'⚽I. MamutGoal · I. Tavares
  4. 31'⚽I. MamutPenalty goal
  5. HT · 2-0
  6. 46'↔T. DantasSubstitution · I. Cubelic
  7. 46'↔A. GojakSubstitution · J. Puljic
  8. 51'🟨A. LatkovicYellow card
  9. 65'🟨M. ZivkovicYellow card
  10. 67'↔G. RukavinaSubstitution · A. Orec
  11. 67'↔M. ZivkovicSubstitution · Y. Kabadayi
  12. 75'↔I. MamutSubstitution · L. Skaricic
  13. 75'↔A. LatkovicSubstitution · M. Vuk
  14. 76'↔D. Adu AdjeiSubstitution · T. Fruk
  15. 84'↔M. MarinaSubstitution · T. Duvnjak
  16. 84'↔I. TavaresSubstitution · E. Uchegbu
  17. FT · 2-0
Player ratings

Top performers

Ivan MamutIvan Mamut75 minutes8.3
Mario MladenovskiMario Mladenovski92 minutes8.0
Gregor SikošekGregor Sikošek92 minutes7.7
Iuri TavaresIuri Tavares84 minutes7.3
Josip SilićJosip Silić92 minutes7.2
Frane MaglicaFrane Maglica92 minutes7.2
Ivan CanjugaIvan Canjuga92 minutes7.2
Novak TepšićNovak Tepšić75 minutes7.2
Prediction note: football is unpredictable. Team news, injuries, venue changes and confirmed lineups can change the outlook before kickoff. Check official club or competition channels for late updates.
Frequently asked questions

NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka prediction FAQs

Over 1.5 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.