Croatia - Prva HNLStadion MaksimirData current as of August 31, 2026

Dinamo Zagreb vs Varaždin: match statistics

Dinamo Zagreb crest
Dinamo Zagreb
3 : 1half-time 0:1
Varaždin crest
Varaždin

Dinamo Zagreb vs Varaždin: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Dinamo Zagreb played against Varaždin in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game was played on August 22, 2026. Venue: Stadion Maksimir. Final score: 3:1.

Recent form

Dinamo Zagreb has 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Varaždin has 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Dinamo Zagreb scores 3.00 goals per game and allows 0.00. Varaždin scores 2.67 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 3.44 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 0% of Dinamo Zagreb's games and 67% of Varaždin's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 67%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 69% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Dinamo Zagreb has the higher season xG average, 2.86 to 1.55 per game. Dinamo Zagreb takes 26.5 shots per game, while Varaždin takes 14.3.

First-half and second-half trends

Dinamo Zagreb leads at halftime in 100% of its games and scores 1.50 goals per game after halftime. Varaždin leads at halftime in 67% and scores 1.00 after halftime.

When the teams score

Dinamo Zagreb's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Varaždin, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Prva HNL games average 3.44 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 69% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Dinamo Zagreb are in excellent form, having won five consecutive matches while scoring 16 goals and conceding just 3. At home, the hosts have won every fixture, averaging 3 goals per game and keeping a clean sheet in each one, with a very solid xG against of 0.77. Varaždin also have a perfect away record and score as many as 4 goals per match on the road, but they allow opponents an average of 1 goal and 1.55 xG. Dinamo create higher-quality chances at home (xG 2.86 compared with Varaždin’s 2.44 away), control possession more frequently (65% to 43%) and register more shots on target—10 compared with 8 per game. The visitors are efficient enough to pose a genuine threat, but Dinamo’s superiority in defensive organization and the quality of chances created points to a home win.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The BTTS - Yes pick is supported by Varaždin’s highly effective attack: the visitors score an average of 4.0 goals per game this season, register 8.0 shots on target per match, and have not yet recorded a game without scoring. Dinamo have averaged 3.2 goals across their last five matches, with an xG of 2.50, while Varaždin conceded 1.2 goals and allowed opponents an xG of 1.55 during this period. The visitors have landed BTTS in 100% of their league matches this season, and both teams are showing strong attacking form, scoring 16 and 11 goals respectively in their last five fixtures. The main risk to the scenario is Dinamo’s solid defense, with the team conceding an average of just 0.6 goals in their last five matches and keeping a clean sheet in 50% of their games this season. Nevertheless, Varaždin’s creative potential, measured at 2.44 xG and 24.0 shots per match, gives the visitors a sufficiently strong foundation to score.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Dinamo Zagreb are in excellent form: they have averaged 3.2 goals scored across their last five matches, with an xG of 2.50, while Varaždin have conceded 1.2 goals per game over the same period. The visitors also create plenty of chances, as shown by their season averages of 24.0 shots, 8.0 shots on target and an xG of 2.44, although Dinamo’s defense has restricted opponents to an average of 0.6 goals in their last five outings. Over 1.5 goals has landed in 100% of both teams’ matches so far, while the Croatian league averages 3.43 goals per game. The 3.20-goal projection provides a clear edge for Over 1.5, whereas the 2.5 and 3.5 lines are more vulnerable to a scenario in which the visitors are less clinical.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Dinamo Zagreb have won all of their last five matches, scoring an average of 3.2 goals and conceding just 0.6, while Varaždin have scored 2.2 goals and allowed 1.2 over the same period. The hosts were leading at the break in four of their last five matches, whereas Varaždin achieved this in only two of their five appearances. After the interval, Dinamo average 1.8 goals scored and just 0.2 conceded per match, clearly outperforming the visitors’ figures of 1.0 scored and 0.8 conceded. Although Varaždin create plenty of chances, with an average xG of 2.44 and eight shots on target, Dinamo’s stronger current defensive form and their advantage in both halves point to an HT/FT scenario of Dinamo leading at half-time and securing victory at the final whistle (1/1).

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Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
3 : 0
Second half

Game stats

59Possession (%)41
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
21Shots6
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
11Shots on target1
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
2.44xG0.65
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
5Corners2
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
49Dangerous attacks27
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
11Fouls13
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
2Cards2
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

3Goals scored / game2.67
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
0Goals allowed / game0.67
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
65%Average possession42%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
10Shots on target / game5
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

26.5Shots per game14.33
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
10Shots on target5
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
11.3%Shot conversion18.6%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
65%Possession42%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
2.86xG for1.55
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
0.76xG against1.5
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin

Shooting quality

Dinamo Zagreb: DominantVaraždin: Counter-attacking
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
Accuracy (shots on target)38%35%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.300.53

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Dinamo Zagreb
WW
5 wins in a row
Season result split
100% W0% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
2-0-0
3.00 pts / game · goal difference +6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-0
3.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-0-0
Last 5 at home
2-0-0
WW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 3.0Goals conceded: 0.0xG: 2.86Opponent xG: 0.76BTTS: 0%Over 2.5: 50%
Varaždin
WWW
5 wins in a row
Season result split
100% W0% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
3-0-0
3.00 pts / game · goal difference +6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-0
3.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 away
1-0-0
W
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.7Goals conceded: 0.7xG: 1.55Opponent xG: 1.50BTTS: 67%Over 2.5: 67%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Dinamo Zagreb is 12% better for: goals scored per game.

3 goals / game - Dinamo Zagreb · 2.67 goals / game - Varaždin

Dinamo Zagreb scoring profile: very strong

Dinamo Zagreb scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Varaždin keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).

Varaždin scoring profile: mixed

Varaždin scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Dinamo Zagreb keeps a clean sheet in 100% (2 of 2 meczów).

6Goals scored (season)8
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
0Goals conceded (season)2
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
3Average goals per game3.33
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
6Goals scored (last 5)8
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
0Goals conceded (last 5)2
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal100%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
100%2 goals100%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
50%3 goals33%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
50%4 goals33%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin

How often they concede at least...

0%1 goal67%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
0%2 goals0%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
0%3 goals0%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
0%4 goals0%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

56%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time0%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
100%Scored in both halves33%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin

BTTS and goal count

0%Min. 3 goals and BTTS67%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
50%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
0%BTTS - last 567%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
50%Min. 2 goals before half-time67%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time33%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time67%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
50%Min. 2 goals after half-time67%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time33%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Dinamo Zagreb is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

3 pts / game - Dinamo Zagreb · 2.33 pts / game - Varaždin

Dinamo Zagreb - half-time state
100% leading0% draw0% trailing
Varaždin - half-time state
67% leading33% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

3Points per game (1st half)2.33
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
1.5Goals scored (1st half)1.67
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
0Goals conceded (1st half)0
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
1.5Average goals (1st half)1.67
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
100%Clean sheet before half-time100%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
0%No goal before half-time33%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin

After half-time (2nd half)

3Points per game (2nd half)1.67
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
1.5Goals scored (2nd half)1
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
0Goals conceded (2nd half)0.67
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
1.5Average goals (2nd half)1.67
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
100%Clean sheet after half-time33%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin
0%No goal after half-time33%
Dinamo ZagrebVaraždin

Dinamo Zagreb - second-half results

100% W0% R0% P
6
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
+3
Goal difference (1st half)
6
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
3.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Varaždin - second-half results

33% W67% R0% P
7
Half-time points
5
Half-time goals
+5
Goal difference (1st half)
5
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.33
PPG before half-time
Lead holding149%

Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.7

Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Dinamo Zagreb - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game3.003.00
Goals scored / game1.51.5
Goals allowed / game0.00.0
Average goals per game1.51.5
1 goal100%100%
2 goals50%50%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet100%100%
No goal0%0%
Goal difference+3+3
Half-time: 100% leading - 0% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 100% won - 0% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 3
Varaždin - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.331.67
Goals scored / game1.71.0
Goals allowed / game0.00.7
Average goals per game1.71.7
1 goal67%67%
2 goals67%67%
3 goals33%33%
Clean sheet100%33%
No goal33%33%
Goal difference+5+1
Half-time: 67% leading - 33% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 33% won - 67% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 5

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Dinamo Zagreb
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
0
0
16-30
2
0
31-45
1
0
46-60
2
0
61-75
0
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Varaždin
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
3
0
16-30
2
0
31-45
1
1
46-60
1
1
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

3.17
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.8 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
92%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
34%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+18%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
100%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Dinamo Zagreb

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+2.10
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.90
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
0.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.14
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.76
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
150%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
0%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 17% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

Varaždin

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.05
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.95
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.12
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.83
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
185%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
34%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.7
Late goals
13% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
13%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Prva HNL).

Teams vs league

Dinamo ZagrebLigaVaraždin
Average goals per game 3.003.44 3.33
Both teams scored 0%56% 67%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 50%69% 67%
Clean sheets 100%22% 33%
Goal before half-time 100%88% 67%
Goal after half-time 100%81% 67%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.44
Average goals per game
56%
Both teams scored
69%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
22%
Clean sheets
2.00
Home goals / game
1.44
Away goals / game
+39%
Home attack advantage
+28%
Home defensive advantage
+32%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
88%
1 goal
69%
2 goals
19%
3 goals
6%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
81%
1 goal
63%
2 goals
19%
3 goals
0%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. VaraždinGoalMario MladenovskiAssist: Ivan Canjuga
  2. Dinamo ZagrebYellow cardMiha Zajc
  3. VaraždinYellow cardNovak Tepšić
  4. Dinamo ZagrebGoalDrena Beljo Dijon
  5. Dinamo ZagrebGoalNiko GalesicAssist: Drena Beljo Dijon
  6. VaraždinYellow cardFrane Maglica
  7. VaraždinSubstitutionOn: Stipe JurićOff: Aleksa Latković
  8. Dinamo ZagrebSubstitutionOn: Fran TopićOff: Mateo Lisica
  9. Dinamo ZagrebYellow cardJosip Mišić
  10. Dinamo ZagrebGoalRobert MudražijaAssist: Drena Beljo Dijon

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Dinamo Zagreb's perspective: 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Varaždin. Games average 3.75 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.

FAQ

What was the result of Dinamo Zagreb vs Varaždin?

The Prva HNL match finished Dinamo Zagreb 3:1 Varaždin. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Dinamo Zagreb and Varaždin?

In the last 4 head-to-head matches Dinamo Zagreb won 3, Varaždin won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Dinamo Zagreb vs Varaždin?

Dinamo Zagreb score 3.00 goals per game on average and Varaždin 2.67. The Prva HNL average is 3.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 69% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Dinamo Zagreb's matches and 67% of Varaždin's.

What form are Dinamo Zagreb and Varaždin in?

Over the last 5 games Dinamo Zagreb have a 2-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Varaždin 3-0-0 (3.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dinamo Zagreb vs Varaždin?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Dinamo Zagreb vs Varaždin: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.