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HNK Rijeka vs NK Varaždin: HNL 2026 Match Preview

Name: Arena Sports Insights
Author: Robert Marin

Analysis by Robert Marin · Last Updated: 31 October 2026 at 02:58 UTC

Date of last modification: 31 October 2026 at 02:58 UTC

Match Preview

HNK Rijeka meet NK Varaždin in the HNL on 1 November 2026 for round 12. HNK Rijeka sit fifth in the standings with a home form of DWLWL, while NK Varaždin occupy third place after recording DDWLL across their previous five matches.

Recent Form and Standings

HNK Rijeka enter this round 12 match with a form index of 43 compared to NK Varaždin's 36. HNK Rijeka's consistency index stands at 55 against an away consistency figure of 54, showing similar stability levels for both clubs in the HNL.

Expected Goals and Match Dynamics

HNK Rijeka register an expected goals figure of 2.36 alongside an attacking index of 76 and a defending index of 43. NK Varaždin show 1.57 expected goals with an attacking index of 67 and a defensive rating of 61.

Head-to-Head Record

Historical meetings show NK Varaždin with 70% in head-to-head win history, whereas HNK Rijeka have secured 30% of past encounters in this matchup.

Statistical Indicators

Win probability sits at 47% for HNK Rijeka, 38% for NK Varaždin, and 15% for a draw. Pressure index ratings reach 86 for the hosts and 71 for the visitors. Track the live score and projected lineups in the Arena Sports Insights app.

Expected Lineups

HNK Rijeka4-2-3-1

13Igor Vekić
22Ante Oreč
45Ante Majstorović
51Anel Husić
34Mladen Devetak
8Ivan Ćubelić
6Branko Pavić
26Tiago Dantas
10Toni Fruk
19Samuele Vignato
18Daniel Adu-Adjei

NK Varaždin4-2-3-1

33Josip Silić
30Luka Posinković
13Mario Mladenovski
16Novak Tepšić
20Gregor Sikošek
28Ivan Canjuga
8Tomislav Duvnjak
12Petar Bočkaj
22Luka Mamić
38Iuri Tavares
10Aleksa Latković

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