NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka Prediction

HNL · Sun 16 Aug 2026
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NK VarazdinWLLDD
2 - 0
Full time · HT 2 - 0
HNK RijekaLWWLD
Kick-offSun 16 Aug, 17:30
Our tip1 @ 3.40 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✓
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSYes ✗
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
NK VarazdinWLLDD
01 Nov 26AHNK Rijeka1 - 1HNL
28 Oct 26HNK Lokomotiva Zagreb1 - 1Cup
24 Oct 26HNK Slaven Belupo1 - 2HNL
18 Oct 26AHNK Hajduk Split0 - 1HNL
11 Oct 26ANK Lokomotiva Zagreb1 - 0HNL
HNK RijekaLWWLD
01 Nov 26HNK Varazdin1 - 1HNL
27 Oct 26ADinamo Zagreb1 - 2HNL
20 Oct 26AKarlovac 19194 - 1Cup
16 Oct 26ARudes2 - 1HNL
11 Oct 26ANK Slaven Belupo1 - 4HNL

Head to head

NK Varazdin 9 · Draws 5 · HNK Rijeka 15 (29 meetings, last 10 below)

01 Nov 26HNK Rijeka1 - 1NK VarazdinHNL
16 Aug 26NK Varazdin2 - 0HNK RijekaHNL
22 Apr 26NK Varazdin1 - 0HNK RijekaHNL
14 Feb 26HNK Rijeka3 - 1NK VarazdinHNL
09 Nov 25NK Varazdin1 - 0HNK RijekaHNL
24 Aug 25HNK Rijeka1 - 2NK VarazdinHNL
13 Apr 25HNK Rijeka1 - 0NK VarazdinHNL
01 Feb 25NK Varazdin1 - 0HNK RijekaHNL
26 Oct 24HNK Rijeka1 - 1NK VarazdinHNL
11 Aug 24NK Varazdin0 - 0HNK RijekaHNL

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Our prediction

NK Varazdin to win

@ 3.40
Double chance
12  •  NK Varazdin or HNK Rijeka
@ 1.28
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.73
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on HNK Rijekalast 20 tipped matches
12/2060%
Our tips in HNLlast 30 days
8/2040%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
90%
Over 2.5: 71%Under 2.5: 29%
Expected goals
2.75NK Varazdin
3.67Total
0.92HNK Rijeka

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 12% @ 5.25
0 – 1 HNK Rijeka win 10% @ 6.25
0 – 0 Draw 8% @ 7.50
1 – 2 HNK Rijeka win 8% @ 7.50
1 – 0 NK Varazdin win 7% @ 8.50
2 – 1 NK Varazdin win 7% @ 9.50 Our pick

Final score: 2 – 0 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

NK Varazdin41%
Draw18%
HNK Rijeka41%

Odds (1X2)

13.40
X3.05
22.15

NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka preview and result

NK Varazdin and HNK Rijeka met in the HNL on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 17:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 0, 2 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives NK Varazdin a 41% chance of winning, the draw 18% and HNK Rijeka 41%. Our pick was NK Varazdin to win with 55% confidence at odds of 3.40. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (NK Varazdin or HNK Rijeka) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.28.

Goals: we expect about 3.7 goals (2.8 for NK Varazdin, 0.9 for HNK Rijeka). The chance of three or more goals is 71%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (90% confidence). 2 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

NK Varazdin have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-L-L-D-D), scoring 4 and conceding 5. HNK Rijeka have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-W-L-D), scoring 9 and conceding 9. In their last 10 meetings, NK Varazdin won 9, HNK Rijeka won 15 and 5 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka?

Our pre-match prediction is NK Varazdin to win (55% confidence) at odds of 3.40. Win chances: NK Varazdin 41%, draw 18%, HNK Rijeka 41%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka?

We expect about 3.7 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 90% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 71%).

What time is NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka?

NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka (HNL) was played on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 17:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka?

The double chance 12 (NK Varazdin or HNK Rijeka) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.28. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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