Varaždin vs Osijek: match statistics
Varaždin displays significantly better home form with 44% wins and only 22% losses at their own stadium, while Osijek shows poor away results with only 11% wins and as many as 56% losses. The hosts have scored 9 goals in their last five matches and won three games, while the visitors have netted only 3 goals and secured just one victory. Varaždin's goal difference in home matches is +2, while Osijek has -6 in away games. Additionally, the hosts have a higher average xG (1.66 vs 1.44) and better shooting accuracy (11% vs 8%), suggesting greater offensive efficiency. Considering all statistics, Varaždin has a clear advantage, although both teams' recent form and Osijek's tendency to draw (33% away draws) do not rule out a points split.
Varaždin vs Osijek: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Varaždin played against Osijek in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game was played on February 8, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Varaždin has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Osijek has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Varaždin scores 1.30 goals per game and allows 1.30. Osijek scores 0.85 and allows 1.45. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Varaždin's games and 45% of Osijek's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 40%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Osijek has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.40 per game. Varaždin takes 12.1 shots per game, while Osijek takes 12.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Varaždin leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. Osijek leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.45 after halftime.
When the teams score
Varaždin's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Osijek, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prva HNL games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Varaždin displays significantly better home form with 44% wins and only 22% losses at their own stadium, while Osijek shows poor away results with only 11% wins and as many as 56% losses. The hosts have scored 9 goals in their last five matches and won three games, while the visitors have netted only 3 goals and secured just one victory. Varaždin's goal difference in home matches is +2, while Osijek has -6 in away games. Additionally, the hosts have a higher average xG (1.66 vs 1.44) and better shooting accuracy (11% vs 8%), suggesting greater offensive efficiency. Considering all statistics, Varaždin has a clear advantage, although both teams' recent form and Osijek's tendency to draw (33% away draws) do not rule out a points split.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Varaždin | Osijek | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.25 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Varaždin is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Varaždin · 1 pts / game - Osijek
Goals— how 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.
Varaždin is 53% better for: goals scored per game.
1.3 goals / game - Varaždin · 0.85 goals / game - Osijek
Varaždin is 12% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.3 goals / game - Varaždin · 1.45 goals / game - Osijek
Varaždin scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while Osijek keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 meczów).
Osijek scores in 60% of games (12 of 20 meczów), while Varaždin keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Varaždin
Over / Under - Osijek
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Varaždin is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / game - Varaždin · 1.15 pts / game - Osijek
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Varaždin - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Osijek - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 15%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Varaždin
Osijek
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Prva HNL).
Teams vs league
| Varaždin | Liga | Osijek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.60 | 2.72 | ▼ 2.30 |
| Both teams scored | • 60% | 61% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 53% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 25% | 22% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 75% | 81% | ▼ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 81% | ▼ 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Varaždin's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Osijek. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Varaždin vs Osijek?
The Prva HNL match finished Varaždin 2:1 Osijek. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Varaždin and Osijek?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Varaždin won 0, Osijek won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Varaždin vs Osijek?
Varaždin score 1.30 goals per game on average and Osijek 0.85. The Prva HNL average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Varaždin's matches and 45% of Osijek's.
What form are Varaždin and Osijek in?
Over the last 5 games Varaždin have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Osijek 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Varaždin vs Osijek?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.