Varazdin vs Gorica: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Varazdin prepare to host NK Gorica on April 3, 2026, with kick-off at 18:15 under referee Bel, this CROATIA: HNL fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Varazdin, currently 4th in the standings with 37 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 26 points. They've earned 22 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

NK Gorica, sitting 7th with 31 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 13 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 defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Varazdin and NK Gorica have favored Varazdin, with NK Gorica claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against NK Istra 1961, Varazdin recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Zelenika, Sikosek, Skaricic, Puncec, Maglica, Duvnjak, Tavares, Canjuga, Mamic, Vuk, Latkovic. 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 4-0 victory using a 3-3-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Matijas, Cabraja, Filipovic, Peric, Bogojevic, Kavelj, Pozo, Trontelj, Pavicic, Prsir, Erceg. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Varazdin's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. NK Gorica's games average 2.7 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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