VARAZDIN VS OSIJEK - CROATIA: HNL MATCH PREVIEW
CROATIA: HNL MATCH DETAILS: VARAZDIN VS OSIJEK
As Varazdin prepare to host Osijek on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 under referee Erceg, this CROATIA: HNL fixture promises an intriguing contest.
VARAZDIN PREVIEW IN CROATIA: HNL
Varazdin, currently 4th in the standings with 29 points from 20 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 15 points from 9 home 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 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.
OSIJEK PREVIEW IN CROATIA: HNL
Osijek, sitting 10th with 17 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 9 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 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR VARAZDIN VS OSIJEK
Recent meetings between Varazdin and Osijek have favored Varazdin, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Slaven Koprivnica, Varazdin recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Zelenika, Borsic, Skaricic, Puncec, Maglica, Duvnjak, Marina, Tavares, Mamic, Latkovic, Mamut. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Osijek's last outing came against Rijeka, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 3-4-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Curcija, Barisic, Hasic, Jelenic, Karacic, Bubanja, Omerovic, Mikolcic, Teklic, Akere, Matkovic. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Looking ahead, Varazdin are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Varazdin and Osijek 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 OSIJEK
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Varazdin's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Osijek's games average 2.2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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