Varazdin vs Jablonec Prediction 23 July 2026
💣 The first leg of the second qualifying round of the Conference League between Croatian side Varaždin and Czech side Jablonec takes place at the Anđelko Herjavec stadium. For both clubs, this is the biggest moment of the season - something they've been building toward all summer. Varaždin will want to make the most of home advantage and build a comfortable lead before the return leg. Jablonec, meanwhile, arrive with a different plan: stay solid defensively and take the tie back to their own ground with everything still to play for.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two clubs have never met before.
Head-to-head statistics Varazdin - Jablonec

Varteks Varazdin Team Overview
Varaždin had a brilliant season in the Croatian league last year - third place and a well-earned spot in the Conference League. The coaching staff put in serious work over the summer to get the squad ready for European football. Seven friendlies played, with only the first one lost. After that early stumble, they reeled off six straight wins, the last of them a 2-0 over Beltinci. The hosts are in good shape and keen to carry that momentum into Europe.
Match Results: Varteks Varazdin

Jablonec Team Overview
Czech side Jablonec reached the second qualifying round of the Conference League by finishing fifth in last season's domestic championship. Their pre-season was busy - seven friendlies in total, with four wins and just one defeat. In their final warm-up match, they kept a clean sheet and edged Metalist 1-0. The team is known for their physical style and ability to dig in on the road.
Match Results: Jablonec
⭐ Editor's Prediction
A bet on Varaždin double chance looks like a reasonable option for this one. The hosts have been in great shape throughout pre-season, and the home crowd in Varaždin will give them a real boost from the first minute. Jablonec, meanwhile, have traditionally struggled in European away matches and are unlikely to take risks on the road. A 1-1 draw after 90 minutes is a plausible outcome.