Varaždin vs Osijek: match statistics
Varaždin vs Osijek: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Varaždin played against Osijek in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game was played on September 19, 2026. Venue: Stadion Anđelko Herjavec. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Varaždin has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Osijek has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Varaždin scores 1.86 goals per game and allows 1.00. Osijek scores 2.43 and allows 1.57. Games in this league average 3.26 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Varaždin's games and 43% of Osijek's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 71%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Osijek has the higher season xG average, 2.03 to 1.59 per game. Varaždin takes 14.4 shots per game, while Osijek takes 18.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Varaždin leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Osijek leads at halftime in 57% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Varaždin's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). For Osijek, it is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prva HNL games average 3.26 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% 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 make excellent use of home advantage: they have won 75% of their home matches, remain unbeaten there, concede just 0.25 goals per game on average, and keep a clean sheet in 75% of their home appearances. Osijek possess greater attacking strength away from home, averaging 17 shots, 6.25 shots on target, and 2.25 goals per game, but their defense allows as many as 2.25 goals per match. The hosts have also been more consistent over their last five games, averaging 1.6 points compared with Osijek’s 1.2, while the visitors have conceded 13 goals during that period. Osijek’s away xG stands at 1.79, but Varaždin generate 1.44 xG at home and should be able to exploit their opponents’ pronounced defensive weaknesses. Home advantage and significantly better defensive organization point to a narrow Varaždin victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Varaždin have kept a clean sheet in 67% of their league matches and concede just 0.67 goals per game on average, significantly limiting Osijek’s chances of scoring. The hosts have seen BTTS - Yes land in only 33% of their matches, well below the league average of 53%, while in their last five fixtures this market has landed in 40% of cases. Osijek score 2.25 goals per game on average over the season, but their current output stands at 1.8 goals with an xG of 1.61, while Varaždin’s defense has conceded an average of just 1.0 goal across their last five matches. The hosts’ attack looks very strong, averaging 2.67 goals and an xG of 2.35 per game, whereas Osijek concede 2.25 goals on average and as many as 2.6 across their last five outings. Therefore, the most realistic scenario is a Varaždin win to nil. BTTS - No holds a slight edge, as the hosts’ high probability of scoring is not enough to outweigh the similarly strong likelihood of Osijek failing to score against a solid defense.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Varaždin average 2.67 goals scored at home and create chances worth 2.35 xG, while Osijek concede as many as 2.25 goals per away match. The visitors’ current defensive form is particularly significant: they have conceded 13 goals in their last 5 matches, or 2.6 per game, while the hosts have scored 9 times during the same period. Osijek also have attacking arguments, averaging 2.25 goals scored and 1.79 xG, although Varaždin concede only 0.67 goals per home match and have kept a clean sheet in 67% of their appearances. At least 2 goals have been scored in 67% of Varaždin’s matches and in all of Osijek’s games, making Over 1.5 clearly the strongest pick.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Varaždin have a clear quality advantage: they have won 100% of their matches so far, scoring an average of 2.67 goals and conceding just 0.67, while Osijek concede an average of 2.25 goals away from home. The hosts were leading at the break in 2 of their 3 matches and have not conceded a single first-half goal, whereas Osijek were trailing at half-time in 50% of their appearances. Varaždin’s attacking potential is further confirmed by an xG of 2.35 and an average of 20.67 shots per match, compared with Osijek’s 1.73 xG conceded. After the break, the hosts score an average of 1.33 goals, while the visitors manage just 0.50 and concede 1.25, strengthening the scenario of maintaining or extending the lead. Recent form also favors Varaždin: their opponents have lost 3 of their last 5 matches and conceded an average of 2.6 goals during that period.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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) | 31% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.39 |
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.
Osijek is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Varaždin · 1.8 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.
Osijek is 31% better for: goals scored per game.
1.86 goals / game - Varaždin · 2.43 goals / game - Osijek
Varaždin is 57% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Varaždin · 1.57 goals / game - Osijek
Varaždin scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Osijek keeps a clean sheet in 43% (3 of 7 games).
Osijek scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Varaždin keeps a clean sheet in 43% (3 of 7 games).
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Varaždin - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Osijek - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 57% of games and wins 71%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* 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 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 | ▼ 2.86 | 3.26 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 54% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 57% | 66% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 26% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 43% | 74% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 80% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Varaždin's perspective: 2 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Osijek. Games average 1.25 goals, and both teams scored in 25% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Varaždin vs Osijek?
The Prva HNL match finished Varaždin 0:0 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 4 head-to-head matches Varaždin won 2, Osijek won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Varaždin vs Osijek?
Varaždin score 1.86 goals per game on average and Osijek 2.43. The Prva HNL average is 3.26 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Varaždin's matches and 43% of Osijek's.
What form are Varaždin and Osijek in?
Over the last 5 games Varaždin have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Osijek 3-0-2 (1.80 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.