Prva HNL
Varaždin vs Rijeka
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 - 17:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadion Anđelko Herjavec
Varaždin vs Rijeka Prediction & Stats - Prva HNL 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Varaždin vs Rijeka carries real history into this round of the Prva HNL.
The two sides meet on 16/08 (Sunday) at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec, 17:30 (UK time).
Read the Varaždin vs Rijeka prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Varaždin vs Rijeka
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Varaždin vs Rijeka call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 14-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Rijeka the side to beat, with roughly 28% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Prva HNL odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Varaždin Preview
Varaždin reach this fixture 2 match into their Prva HNL. Here is where Varaždin stand:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
6 scored, at 3 a game
2 conceded, at 1 a game
Varaždin, season-wide
3 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ivan Canjuga, 2 goals
Most assists: Ivan Canjuga, 2 assists
Recent results — Varaždin
09/08/2026 12:30
02/08/2026 12:30
30/07/2026 12:00
23/07/2026 14:00
23/05/2026 10:00
Rijeka: how they are travelling
Rijeka come in 1 matches into their Prva HNL.
Here is what Bijeli have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
2 scored, at 2 a game
1 conceded, at 1 a game
Bijeli, season-wide
4 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Niko Janković, 1 goals
Most assists: Tiago Filipe Oliveira Dantas, 1 assists
Recent results — Bijeli
13/08/2026 12:00
06/08/2026 14:45
02/08/2026 15:00
30/07/2026 13:30
23/07/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Rijeka
Rijeka have generally come out ahead of Varaždin in their recent meetings.
From 26 match(es):
Rijeka: 14 win(s)
Varaždin: 8 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Varaždin vs Rijeka prediction.
Form comparison Varaždin vs Rijeka
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Varaždin
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Scored | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.83 | 1.22 | 2.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.5 | 1.44 | 1.55 |
Away Team
Rijeka
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.24 | 3.24 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.27 | 0.73 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Varaždin to Win
Our betting tip for this match is a Varaždin win. They have the quality to overcome Rijeka.
Additionally, the support at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec has consistently improved their performances, and we expect that home energy to push them towards a victory.
Fixture information - Varaždin vs Rijeka
Match: Varaždin vs Rijeka
Competition: Prva HNL
Date: Sunday, 16/08/2026
Kick-off: 17:30 (UK time)
Venue: Stadion Anđelko Herjavec
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Stats
The statistics for Varaždin vs Rijeka that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.5
League: 3.89
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 78%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 100%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 78%
Cards
2
League: 3.44
Corners
1
League: 9.89
Home Team
Varaždin
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Scored | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.83 | 1.22 | 2.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.5 | 1.44 | 1.55 |
Away Team
Rijeka
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.24 | 3.24 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.27 | 0.73 | 0 |
Corners
8.5 / Match
+6% Corners / Match
Varaždin received +6% more corners than Rijeka in the Prva HNL
8 / Match
Slaven Koprivnica
(5)
Hajduk Split
(1)(7)
Rudeš
Cards
1.5 / Match
+50% Cards / Match
Varaždin received +50% more cards than Rijeka in the Prva HNL
1 / Match
Slaven Koprivnica
(1)
Hajduk Split
(2)(1)
Rudeš
Goals Scored
3 / Match
+50%
Varaždin is +50% better in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
Slaven Koprivnica
(4)
Hajduk Split
(2)(2)
Rudeš
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
1 / Match
Slaven Koprivnica
(1)
Hajduk Split
(1)(1)
Rudeš
Prva HNL Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Osijek
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Varaždin
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Lokomotiva Zagreb
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 4 |
Dinamo Zagreb
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
Rijeka
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |
Hajduk Split
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 7 |
Istra 1961
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 8 |
Gorica
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Slaven Koprivnica
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Rudeš
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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