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RIJEKA VS VARAZDIN - CROATIA: HNL MATCH PREVIEW
CROATIA: HNL MATCH DETAILS: RIJEKA VS VARAZDIN
As Rijeka prepare to host Varazdin on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 17:15, this CROATIA: HNL fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
RIJEKA PREVIEW IN CROATIA: HNL
Rijeka, currently 5th in the standings with 29 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 19 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws 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 limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
VARAZDIN PREVIEW IN CROATIA: HNL
Varazdin, sitting 3rd with 32 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR RIJEKA VS VARAZDIN
Recent meetings between Rijeka and Varazdin have favored Varazdin, with Varazdin claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1).
Over the past few seasons, Varazdin have held the upper hand in this matchup.
In their previous league match against Dinamo Zagreb, Rijeka recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Zlomislic, Devetak, Radeljic, Barisic, Orec, Petrovic, Dantas, Morchiladze, Fruk, Gojak, Adu-Adjei. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Varazdin's last outing came against Osijek, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Zelenika, Borsic, Skaricic, Mladenovski, Maglica, Marina, Duvnjak, Tavares, Latkovic, Vuk, Mamut. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Looking ahead, Rijeka are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Rijeka 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.
In their previous league match against Dinamo Zagreb, Rijeka recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Zlomislic, Devetak, Radeljic, Barisic, Orec, Petrovic, Dantas, Morchiladze, Fruk, Gojak, Adu-Adjei. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Varazdin's last outing came against Osijek, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Zelenika, Borsic, Skaricic, Mladenovski, Maglica, Marina, Duvnjak, Tavares, Latkovic, Vuk, Mamut. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Looking ahead, Rijeka are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Rijeka 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 AND PREDICTION FOR RIJEKA VS VARAZDIN
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Rijeka's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Varazdin's games average 2.9 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.
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