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Rijeka vs Varazdin Prediction & H2H Stats

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HNL Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
VS
04:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Rijeka host Varazdin in the HNL. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Varazdin have shipped 0.93 goals a game lately, while Rijeka have conceded 0.91 and scored 1.47. Head-to-head, Rijeka have won 1 to Varazdin's 4, with 0 draws. They last met on Aug 16, 2026, ending 2:0. The numbers (1.00 xG vs 1.69) point toward Varazdin. The model's pick is Home (1) to win or Over 2.5 goals.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

34%
Rijeka
35%
Draws
31%
Varazdin
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

34% / Low Confidence
  • Varazdin carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Win probability leans Rijeka's way, sitting at 70%.
  • Regular HNL form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • These two have met 5 times recently and Varazdin have taken 4 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 67%
Rijeka Clean Sheet 13%
Varazdin Clean Sheet 15%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Rijeka Varazdin
Matches Played 32 30
Wins 17 18
Draws 6 6
Losses 9 6
Goals Scored 1.47 1.67
Goals Conceded 0.91 0.93
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 16, 2026 HNL
Varazdin vs Rijeka
2:0
Apr 22, 2026 HNL
Varazdin vs Rijeka
1:0
Feb 14, 2026 HNL
Rijeka vs Varazdin
3:1
Nov 9, 2025 HNL
Varazdin vs Rijeka
1:0
Aug 24, 2025 HNL
Rijeka vs Varazdin
1:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Rijeka 66 / 100
Varazdin 15 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Rijeka Varazdin

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Rijeka Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Rijeka found the back of the net in 66% of recent matches (32 games).

Varazdin's defensive record shows goals conceded in 60% of 30 matches.

Games between these two average 2.20 goals.

Rijeka went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Rijeka VS Varazdin
1.25 Goals Scored 1.88
1.5 Goals Conceded 0.75
75% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Rijeka

(Home)
26 Sept
Rijeka
0 : 1
Union Berlin
20 Sept
Rijeka
3 : 0
Hajduk Split
16 Sept
Vrbovec
0 : 6
Rijeka
12 Sept
Lok. Zagreb
1 : 1
Rijeka
05 Sept
Rijeka
4 : 1
Osijek
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Varazdin

(Away)
19 Sept
Varazdin
0 : 0
Osijek
14 Sept
HNK Gorica
2 : 2
Varazdin
09 Sept
Zagora
0 : 4
Varazdin
04 Sept
Varazdin
0 : 0
Istra 1961
29 Aug
Varazdin
2 : 0
Rudes
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Din. Zagreb 7 5 1 1 17:9 16
2 Hajduk Split 8 5 1 2 16:8 16
3 Osijek 8 5 1 2 17:11 16
4 Varazdin 8 4 3 1 13:7 15
5 Rijeka 7 4 2 1 13:7 14
6 Istra 1961 8 2 3 3 14:13 9
7 Lok. Zagreb 8 2 1 5 11:16 7
8 Slaven Belupo 8 2 1 5 7:16 7
9 HNK Gorica 8 1 2 5 5:12 5
10 Rudes 8 1 1 6 10:24 4
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Europa League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Conference League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Relegation - Prva NL 2027/2028 (Main)