Match

NK Varazdin vs NK Osijek: prediction and stats

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

NK VarazdinNK Osijek

The Footlab model makes NK Varazdin the favourite at 44%, against 28% for a draw and 27% for NK Osijek. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win NK Varazdin vs NK Osijek?

A very open match: only 78 Elo points separate NK Varazdin (1,967) and NK Osijek (1,889).

NK Varazdin win44 %
Draw28 %
NK Osijek win27 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, NK Varazdin have 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats; NK Osijek have 7, 1 and 7.

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

NK Varazdin
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Dinamo Zagreb(away)1-3HNL
Aug 16, 2026HNK Rijeka(home)2-0HNL
Aug 9, 2026NK Slaven Belupo(away)4-1HNL
Aug 2, 2026HNK Hajduk Split(home)2-1HNL
Jul 30, 2026FK Jablonec(away)0-2UEFA Europa Conference League
NK Osijek
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026HNK Hajduk Split(away)0-4HNL
Aug 15, 2026NK Lokomotiva Zagreb(home)1-0HNL
Aug 8, 2026Rudes(away)6-1HNL
Aug 1, 2026HNK Gorica(away)2-0HNL
Jul 25, 2026Rizespor(home)1-3Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 NK Varazdin win(s), 3 draw(s), 0 NK Osijek win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
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
May 17, 2025NK Varazdin 2-1 NK OsijekHNL

Last archived meeting: NK Osijek vs NK Varazdin on Apr 17, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

NK Varazdin score 1.7 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; NK Osijek score 1.2 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 44% probability of over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
NK Varazdin1.71.159/157/15
NK Osijek1.21.363/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

NK Varazdin sit 3rd in HNL (9 points from 4 matches) and NK Osijek sit 2nd (9 points from 4 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2NK Osijek4301959
3NK Varazdin4301959

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab 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. 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 model makes NK Varazdin the favourite at 44%, against 28% for a draw and 27% 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 model gives a 44% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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