Varaždin vs Osijek: match statistics
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Varaždin vs Osijek: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Varaždin plays Osijek in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: Stadion Anđelko Herjavec.
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 3.24 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 53% for BTTS and 65% 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 3.24 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 65% 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.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | 3.24 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 53% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 57% | 65% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 26% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 43% | 76% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 79% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
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
When do Varaždin and Osijek play?
Varaždin face Osijek on September 19, 2026 in Prva HNL at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match 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 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% 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.