HNL· Regular Season - 12· Stadion HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka
NK Varazdin31 Oct
HNK Rijeka vs NK Varazdin Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Under 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
0-1
Fair odds
1.61
Expected goals
0.9 - 1.3
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More HNK Rijeka vs NK Varazdin tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5NK Varazdin +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 91% | 1.10 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 82% | 1.22 | - |
| AH1 +1.5HNK Rijeka +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 79% | 1.27 | - |
| X2NK Varazdin or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| 1XHNK Rijeka or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 57% | 1.76 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 43% | 2.32 | - |
| 2NK Varazdin to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| 1HNK Rijeka to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH2 -1.5NK Varazdin -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 21% | 4.72 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 18% | 5.54 | - |
| AH1 -1.5HNK Rijeka -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 9% | 11.44 | - |
HNK Rijeka vs NK Varazdin preview & analysis
Match preview
HNK Rijeka host NK Varazdin in the HNL (Regular Season - 12) at Stadion HNK Rijeka on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
HNK Rijeka arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 6. Most recently they lost to NK Slaven Belupo 1-4 away. They're 5th in the table with 14 points from 8 games. NK Varazdin arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 2. Most recently they beat NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1-0 away. They're 2nd in the table with 18 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, HNK Rijeka have won 2, NK Varazdin have won 4 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 2.0 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes NK Varazdin narrow favourites: HNK Rijeka 23%, draw 38%, NK Varazdin 39%. We expect around 2.2 goals (0.9 - 1.3 in expected goals), with 38% for over 2.5 and 43% for both teams to score.
Our tip
This shapes up as a tight, low-event game, and goals could be at a premium. Our pick is Under 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 62% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is HNK Rijeka 0-1 NK Varazdin.
Recent form
HNK Rijeka- 11 OctANK Slaven Belupo1-4
- 26 SeptHUnion Berlin0-1
- 20 SeptHHNK Hajduk Split3-0
- 16 SeptAVrbovec6-0
- 12 SeptANK Lokomotiva Zagreb1-1
NK Varazdin- 11 OctANK Lokomotiva Zagreb1-0
- 2 OctAAluminij0-0
- 19 SeptHNK Osijek0-0
- 14 SeptAHNK Gorica2-2
- 9 SeptAZagora4-0
Head to head
HNL table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  HNK Hajduk Split | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +9 | 19 |
| 2 | NK Varazdin | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 18 |
| 3 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 16 |
| 4 |  NK Osijek | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 16 |
| 5 | HNK Rijeka | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 14 |
| 6 |  Istra 1961 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 12 |
| 7 |  NK Slaven Belupo | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 10 |
| 8 |  NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -6 | 7 |
| 9 |  Rudes | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -13 | 7 |
| 10 |  HNK Gorica | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 5 |
HNK Rijeka vs NK Varazdin: FAQ
What is the HNK Rijeka vs NK Varazdin prediction?
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Our tip is Under 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is HNK Rijeka 0-1 NK Varazdin.
Who is the favourite to win HNK Rijeka vs NK Varazdin?
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NK Varazdin are favourites. Our model gives HNK Rijeka a 23% chance of winning, NK Varazdin 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in HNK Rijeka vs NK Varazdin?
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We rate both teams to score at 43%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does HNK Rijeka vs NK Varazdin kick off?
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HNK Rijeka vs NK Varazdin kicks off at 16:00 UTC on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka.
