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Saturday, April 18, 2026 • 15:00
Opus Arena, Osijek
NK Osijek

NK Osijek

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NK Varazdin

NK Varazdin

NK Osijek vs NK Varazdin predictions & stats

Top pick NK Varazdin 47%, Over 2.5 goals 36%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for HNL.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
23%vs54%
NK Osijek / NK Varazdin
Avg Goals/Game
0.85vs1.27
Combined avg: 2.12
Form
DWWLLvsWDDLL
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
38%vs23%
NK Osijek / NK Varazdin

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
D
W
W
L
L
Away Team - Form
W
D
D
L
L
24
Points
37
5
Wins
10
9
Draws
7
12
Losses
9
22
Goals For
33
36
Goals Against
36
0.85
Avg Goals For/Game
1.27
10
Goals For 1st Half
18
16
Goals Against 1st Half
17
12
Goals For 2nd Half
15
20
Goals Against 2nd Half
19
10
Clean Sheets
6
10
Failed to Score
6
23%
BTTS %
54%
HNL Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
126+4160
226+1450
326+1038
426-337
526-535
626-533
726-930
826-928
926-1424
1026-2020
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

49%
Possession %
44%
386
Passes/Game
349
79%
Pass Accuracy %
76%
12
Shots/Game
11.6
3.4
Shots on Target/Game
3.6
7.2
Shots Inside Box/Game
6.7
4.7
Shots Outside Box/Game
4.9
4.7
Corners/Game
3.7
15.5
Fouls/Game
12.1
2.8
Saves/Game
3.2
13.6
Shots per Goal
8.8
3.8
Shots on Target per Goal
2.7
9
Games with More Possession
6
15
Games with Less Possession
19
0.4
Goals/Game when More Possession
1
0.9
Goals/Game when Less Possession
1.3
0%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
17%
1
Points Won (Last 10 min)
2
3
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
2
0
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
NK OsijekNK Varazdin

Playing Style Analysis

NK Osijek

They maintain balanced possession (49%). Despite often having less possession, they've won 4 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility. A concerning pattern: they've lost 4 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create Additionally, However, they've blown 4 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead Meanwhile, Their game management needs work: 13 points dropped after taking the lead. They struggle to manage games effectively, dropping far more points from winning positions than they gain from losing ones. They move the ball forward with intent (around 32 passes per shot). Defensively, they're aggressive (15.5 fouls/game). As a lower-table side (9th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-4 opponent.

NK Varazdin

This team they maintain balanced possession (44%). They've proven effective without the ball, winning 8 games with less possession Additionally, However, they've lost 3 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results Meanwhile, Their mental strength shows: 4 wins after conceding first. They've salvaged 16 points from losing positions this season. They've dropped 7 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games. They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 349 passes per game. Positioned 4th, they're facing a team 5 places below them in the table.

NK Osijek Half-Time Performance

NK Osijek home games half time results

NK Varazdin Half-Time Performance

NK Varazdin away games half time results

NK Osijek vs League Standings

NK Varazdin vs League Standings

Head-to-Head

Last 3 meetings

0
NK Osijek
2
Draws
1
NK Varazdin

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