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NK Varazdin vs NK Osijek: prediction and stats

HNLMatchday 26Kick-off on March 13, 2027 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Anđelko Herjavec, Varaždin

NK VarazdinNK Osijek

The Footlab AI model makes NK Varazdin the favourite at 51%, against 26% for a draw and 23% for NK Osijek. The most likely score is 1-1. If NK Varazdin wins, the most likely score is 1-0.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.4% of the 6,059 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Nov 14, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win NK Varazdin vs NK Osijek?

On Elo ratings, NK Varazdin has 1,984 points and NK Osijek 1,914.

51%26%23%
NK Varazdin winDrawNK Osijek win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for NK Varazdin vs NK Osijek

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

NK Varazdin

4-2-3-1
  1. 21I. Posavec
  1. 10A. Latković
  2. 22L. Mamić
  3. 38Iuri Tavares
  4. 28I. Canjuga
  5. 8T. Duvnjak
  1. 23F. Maglica
  2. 14R. Punčec
  3. 13M. Mladenovski
  4. 5Sven Lesjak
  1. 33J. Silić

NK Osijek

4-2-3-1
  1. 79A. León
  1. 11Luka Tunjic
  2. 21Cantero
  3. 16O. Petrusenko
  4. 18Niko Farkaš
  5. 39D. Bukvić
  1. 22J. Kruiver
  2. 26L. Jelenić
  3. 49Ivano Kolarik
  4. 47D. Kalem
  1. 31M. Malenica

Computed on November 14, 2026 at 11:52 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, NK Varazdin have 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats; NK Osijek have 6, 3 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

NK Varazdin
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 8, 2026Dinamo Zagreb(home)1-3HNL
Nov 1, 2026HNK Rijeka(away)1-1HNL
Oct 28, 2026NK Lokomotiva Zagreb(home)1-1Cup
Oct 24, 2026NK Slaven Belupo(home)1-2HNL
Oct 18, 2026HNK Hajduk Split(away)0-1HNL
NK Osijek
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 8, 2026HNK Hajduk Split(home)0-1HNL
Nov 1, 2026NK Lokomotiva Zagreb(away)3-1HNL
Oct 25, 2026Rudes(home)0-1HNL
Oct 17, 2026HNK Gorica(home)1-1HNL
Oct 10, 2026Istra 1961(home)1-3HNL

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 NK Varazdin wins, 4 draws, 0 NK Osijek wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Sep 19, 2026NK Varazdin 0-0 NK OsijekHNL
Apr 17, 2026NK Osijek 0-2 NK VarazdinHNL
Feb 8, 2026NK Varazdin 2-1 NK OsijekHNL
Dec 3, 2025NK Varazdin 1-1 NK OsijekCup
Nov 2, 2025NK Osijek 0-0 NK VarazdinHNL
Aug 17, 2025NK Varazdin 0-0 NK OsijekHNL

Last archived meeting: NK Varazdin vs NK Osijek on Sep 19, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

NK Varazdin score 1.5 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; NK Osijek score 1.6 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 49% probability of over 2.5 goals and 52% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
NK Varazdin1.51.068/157/15
NK Osijek1.61.548/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

NK Varazdin sit 5th in HNL (19 points from 13 matches) and NK Osijek sit 3rd (20 points from 13 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
3NK Osijek13625221820
5NK Varazdin13544171419

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for NK Varazdin vs NK Osijek?
The Footlab AI model makes NK Varazdin the favourite at 51%, against 26% for a draw and 23% for NK Osijek.
Where and when is NK Varazdin vs NK Osijek played?
NK Varazdin vs NK Osijek is played on March 13, 2027 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec, in the HNL.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 49% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.4% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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