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VARAZDIN VS NK GORICA - CROATIA: HNL MATCH PREVIEW
CROATIA: HNL MATCH DETAILS: VARAZDIN VS NK GORICA
As Varazdin prepare to host NK Gorica on January 23, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this CROATIA: HNL fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
VARAZDIN PREVIEW IN CROATIA: HNL
Varazdin, currently 6th in the standings with 23 points from 18 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 15 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
NK GORICA PREVIEW IN CROATIA: HNL
NK Gorica, sitting 7th with 19 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 9 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR VARAZDIN VS NK GORICA
Recent meetings between Varazdin and NK Gorica have favored Varazdin, with NK Gorica claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-1).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against NK Istra 1961, Varazdin recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Zelenika, Borsic, Ba, Puncec, Skaricic, Duvnjak, Belcar, Tavares, Mamic, Vuk, Mamut. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
NK Gorica's last outing came against Rijeka, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Matijas, Pavicic, Les, Filipovic, Cabraja, Pozo, Kavelj, Trontelj, Prsir, Bakic, Pelko. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Varazdin are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Varazdin and NK Gorica 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 NK Istra 1961, Varazdin recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Zelenika, Borsic, Ba, Puncec, Skaricic, Duvnjak, Belcar, Tavares, Mamic, Vuk, Mamut. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
NK Gorica's last outing came against Rijeka, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Matijas, Pavicic, Les, Filipovic, Cabraja, Pozo, Kavelj, Trontelj, Prsir, Bakic, Pelko. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Varazdin are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Varazdin and NK Gorica 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 VARAZDIN VS NK GORICA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Varazdin's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. NK Gorica's games average 3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.
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