Varazdin vs Rijeka Prediction 16 August 2026

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Varteks Varazdin and Rijeka. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 16:30 16 August. The tournament match will take place at the Stadion Andelko Herjavec stadium in the city of Varazdin. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 22 April 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Varteks Varazdin):

    • ball possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
    • corner kicks: 1 vs 12;
    • fouls: 5 vs 8;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 1 vs 3.

    📊 Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Varteks Varazdin and Rijeka:

    • played 49 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 13, for the away team - 25, draws - 11;
    • number of goals (home/away) - 64 against 87;
    • average total goals in the match - 3.08.

    Head-to-head statistics Varazdin - Rijeka

    28%
    14 Wins
    22%
    11 Draws
    50%
    25 Wins
    Total games
    50
    Total Goals Avg
    3.06
    Both teams scored
    64%
    1.32
    Total average
    1.74
    1.44
    Yellow cards
    1.36
    Last matches
    16.08.26
    1. HNL
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    -
    -
    2
    9
    11
    14
    2
    1
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    9
    11
    14
    2
    1
    22.04.26
    1. HNL
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    -
    -
    1
    12
    5
    8
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    1
    12
    5
    8
    1
    1
    14.02.26
    1. HNL
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    -
    -
    10
    3
    13
    9
    3
    2
    3
    1
    1
    0
    2
    1
    -
    -
    10
    3
    13
    9
    3
    2
    09.11.25
    1. HNL
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    1.1
    2.39
    2
    9
    14
    13
    1
    3
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1.1
    2.39
    2
    9
    14
    13
    1
    3
    24.08.25
    1. HNL
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    0.48
    1.41
    7
    5
    11
    19
    4
    4
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    0.48
    1.41
    7
    5
    11
    19
    4
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    Varteks Varazdin Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 9 August 2026 as part of the HNL tournament (home team - Slaven Belupo, away team - Varteks Varazdin). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:4.

    Here's the game statistics (Varteks Varazdin vs Slaven Belupo):

    • ball possession: 43% vs 57%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
    • fouls: 12 vs 8;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 8 vs 6.

    ✅The Varteks Varazdin team has already started their championship performance, but it's too early to talk about any statistics. So let's take a look at the results of the last 10 official matches (including this season's games).

    During this time, the team has won 6 victories, drew 1 times, and suffered 3 defeats. They managed to delight the fans with 17 goals, averaging 1.7 goals per game. It is worth noting that at home, the team averages 1.8 goals per match. Regarding goals conceded, the average is 1.2 goals over the same period.

    Match Results: Varteks Varazdin

    Last matches
    22.08.26
    1. HNL
    Dinamo Zagreb
    Dinamo Zagreb
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    -
    -
    5
    2
    11
    13
    2
    2
    3
    1
    0
    1
    3
    0
    -
    -
    5
    2
    11
    13
    2
    2
    L
    16.08.26
    1. HNL
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    -
    -
    2
    9
    11
    14
    2
    1
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    9
    11
    14
    2
    1
    W
    09.08.26
    1. HNL
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    -
    -
    5
    5
    8
    12
    1
    1
    1
    4
    0
    3
    1
    1
    -
    -
    5
    5
    8
    12
    1
    1
    W
    02.08.26
    1. HNL
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    Hajduk Split
    Hajduk Split
    -
    -
    1
    6
    12
    20
    2
    2
    2
    1
    0
    0
    2
    1
    -
    -
    1
    6
    12
    20
    2
    2
    W
    30.07.26
    UECL
    Jablonec
    Jablonec
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    -
    -
    3
    3
    17
    14
    1
    2
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
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    3
    3
    17
    14
    1
    2
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    Rijeka Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 13 August 2026 as part of the UEFA Europa Conference League tournament (home team - Tampereen Ilves, away - Rijeka). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.

    Here are the match stats (Rijeka vs Tampereen Ilves):

    • ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
    • corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
    • fouls: 8 vs 12;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 4.

    ⚠️The visiting team is Rijeka. They haven't had many matches this season, so let's look at the statistics from the last 10 official matches.

    During this time, the team has 7 wins and 1 losses, and 2 draws. Average goals: they score an average of 1.4 per match (away - 1), and concede an average of 0.4.

    Match Results: Rijeka

    Last matches
    23.08.26
    1. HNL
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    Istra
    Istra
    -
    -
    6
    4
    10
    11
    0
    1
    3
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    6
    4
    10
    11
    0
    1
    W
    20.08.26
    UECL
    Midtjylland
    Midtjylland
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    1.35
    0.39
    5
    4
    17
    19
    1
    3
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    1.35
    0.39
    5
    4
    17
    19
    1
    3
    L
    16.08.26
    1. HNL
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    -
    -
    2
    9
    11
    14
    2
    1
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    9
    11
    14
    2
    1
    L
    13.08.26
    UECL
    Tampereen Ilves
    Tampereen Ilves
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    -
    -
    4
    3
    12
    8
    0
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    4
    3
    12
    8
    0
    1
    D
    06.08.26
    UECL
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    Tampereen Ilves
    Tampereen Ilves
    -
    -
    9
    1
    9
    10
    2
    3
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
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    -
    9
    1
    9
    10
    2
    3
    W
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 49;
    • home team wins - 13, away team wins - 25, draws - 11.

    Statistics: Varteks Varazdin vs Rijeka

    • matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 1;
    • wins: 2 vs 1;
    • win percentage: 100% vs 100%;
    • losses: 0 vs 0;
    • draws: 0 vs 0.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 6 vs 7;
    • losses: 3 vs 1;
    • draws: 1 vs 2.
    👉Prediction: Varteks Varazdin Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.19)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.31, the guests - 1.78;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.08;
    • both teams scored: overall - 32; at the home team's field - 13.

    Statistics: Varteks Varazdin vs Rijeka

    • average total in the tournament: 4 vs 3;
    • average total goals scored: 3 vs 2;
    • average total in the 1st half: 1.5 vs 1;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 1.5 vs 1;
    • Varteks Varazdin: average total at home in the tournament -  2;
    • Rijeka: average total away in the tournament - 0;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1.8) vs 1.4 (away - 1).
    Trends
    • Rijeka have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 away games against Varteks Varazdin (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Rijeka Total goals Under (1,5) (odds: 1.51)

    Prediction on corners

    Varteks Varazdin: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3; at home field - 1;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.5; at home field - 1.4.

    Rijeka: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7, away - 0;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.1; away - 3.2.
    Trends
    • Rijeka have taken over 5.5 corners in last 5 games against Varteks Varazdin (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Rijeka Total Over (5,5) (odds: 1.99)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 49;
    • both teams scored all-time - 32 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 13 times.

    Statistics: Varteks Varazdin vs Rijeka

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 1;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 1;
    • number of BTTS matches for Varteks Varazdin at home - 1 (100%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Rijeka away - 0 (0%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 2;
    • BTTS matches for Varteks Varazdin at home - 3 (60%);
    • BTTS matches for Rijeka away - 1 (20%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 1.96)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Varteks Varazdin home games against Rijeka (HNL).

    Total goals Under (2,5)
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    Published: 14/08/2026, 17:24

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    Betting Tips: Varteks Varazdin - Rijeka

    Varteks Varazdin have not lost:
    vsnk-varazdinin last 8 home games (HNL).
    Varteks Varazdin will not lose
    Everygame
    -213
    Rijeka have not lost:
    hnk-rijeka-1in last 7 games.
    hnk-rijeka-1in last 6 games (HNL).
    Rijeka will not lose
    Everygame
    -238
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    vsnk-varazdinin 28 of last 29 Varteks Varazdin games.
    vsnk-varazdinin 24 of last 25 Varteks Varazdin games (HNL).
    vsnk-varazdinin 14 of last 15 Varteks Varazdin home games.
    vsnk-varazdinin 11 of last 12 Varteks Varazdin home games (HNL).
    in last 16 Vukancic, Ivan games (in the HNL).
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    Everygame
    -303
    Under 3.5 goals scored:
    vsnk-varazdinhnk-rijeka-1in 7 of last 8 Varteks Varazdin games against Rijeka (HNL).
    vsnk-varazdinin 13 of last 15 Varteks Varazdin games (HNL).
    vsnk-varazdinin last 8 Varteks Varazdin home games (HNL).
    vsnk-varazdinin 7 of last 8 Varteks Varazdin home games.
    hnk-rijeka-1in last 12 Rijeka games.
    hnk-rijeka-1in last 7 Rijeka games (HNL).
    hnk-rijeka-1in last 5 Rijeka away games.
    in last 5 Vukancic, Ivan games (in the HNL).
    Total goals Under (3,5)
    Everygame
    -455
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    Varazdin - Rijeka Table position

    HNL 26/27
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Dinamo Zagreb
    Dinamo Zagreb
    33009-19
    2.
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    43019-59
    3.
    Osijek
    Osijek
    43019-59
    4.
    Hajduk Split
    Hajduk Split
    42119-57
    5.
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    32015-56
    6.
    Lokomotiva
    Lokomotiva
    42027-86

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    6 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    3 - Loses
    Wins - 6
    Draws - 2
    Loses - 2
    10 matches
    Scored - 18
    Conceded - 13
    +5
    +3
    11 - Scored
    8 - Conceded
    6
    Wins
    6
    1
    Draws
    2
    3
    Loses
    2
    Goal difference
    18
    Scored
    11
    13
    Conceded
    8
    3.1
    Match goals average
    1.9
    1.8
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.1
    1.3
    Goals conceded per match on average
    0.8
    6
    Both teams scored
    3
    50'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    82'
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