Hajduk Split vs Varazdin: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hajduk Split prepare to host Varazdin on October 18, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this CROATIA: HNL fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Hajduk Split, currently 1st in the standings with 19 points from 9 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 13 points from 5 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Varazdin, sitting 2nd with 18 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Hajduk Split and Varazdin have favored Varazdin, with Varazdin claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Dinamo Zagreb, Hajduk Split recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Silic, Hrgovic, Raci, Maresic, Acapandie, Fayad, Del Moral, Soticek, De Almeida, Sanyang, Sego. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Varazdin's last outing came against Lokomotiva Zagreb, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Silic, Durakovic, Tepsic, Mladenovski, Maglica, Marina, Canjuga, Posavec, Mamic, Bockaj, Latkovic. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Hajduk Split are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hajduk Split and Varazdin are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Hajduk Split's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Varazdin's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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