NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
NK Varazdin welcome HNK Rijeka to Gradski stadion Varazdin for a HNL fixture on Wednesday 22 April (16:45 WAT). In the table, NK Varazdin are 5th, upper half, on 19 points after 13 matches; HNK Rijeka are 6th (lower half) with 18. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
NK Varazdin, last 5: WDLWL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over NK Osijek, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
HNK Rijeka, last 5: WLDLL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over NK Slaven Belupo, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give NK Varazdin 1.3 xG, HNK Rijeka 1.1 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 43%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – NK Varazdin 38%, draw 28%, HNK Rijeka 34%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (77%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: NK Varazdin 1–1 HNK Rijeka. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
NK Varazdin38%fair 2.63 · @2.70
Draw28%fair 3.63 · @3.10
HNK Rijeka34%fair 2.91 · @2.52
2.40Expected goals
1.25NK Varazdin xG
1.15HNK Rijeka xG
57%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–011%
0–110%
0–09%
2–18%
1–27%
From our goals model: NK Varazdin 1.3 – 1.1 HNK Rijeka expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
NK Varazdin to win✓
38%
2.63
2.70
Double chance
Either team to win✓
72%
1.38
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.74
1.83 ▲
Draw no bet
NK Varazdin (draw no bet)✓
53%
1.90
–
Asian handicap
HNK Rijeka +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
61%
1.63
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
68%
1.46
1.38
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
57%
1.76
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.22
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
First team to score
NK Varazdin to score first✓
47%
2.11
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
45%
2.22
–
Half-time / full-time
HT NK Varazdin / FT NK Varazdin✗
22%
4.50
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.24
–
Recent results
NK Varazdin – last 6
WDLWLL
17 Apr
@ NK Osijek
2–0
W
3 Apr
vs HNK Gorica
1–1
D
20 Mar
@ Istra 1961
1–2
L
13 Mar
vs Vukovar
2–0
W
4 Mar
vs HNK Gorica
1–3
L
22 Feb
vs Dinamo Zagreb
0–4
L
1.2Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
HNK Rijeka – last 6
WLDLLW
8 Apr
vs NK Slaven Belupo
2–0
W
22 Mar
@ HNK Gorica
0–4
L
19 Mar
@ Strasbourg
1–1
D
15 Mar
vs Istra 1961
0–2
L
12 Mar
vs Strasbourg
1–2
L
8 Mar
@ Vukovar
1–0
W
0.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between NK Varazdin and HNK Rijeka.
What is the prediction for NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka?
On our numbers NK Varazdin have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 28% and HNK Rijeka 34%.
How many goals will there be in NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka?
Our predicted score is NK Varazdin 1–1 HNK Rijeka, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka?
NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka (HNL) kicks off on Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 16:45 (West Africa Time) at Gradski stadion Varazdin.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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