Varaždin vs Rijeka: match statistics
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Varaždin vs Rijeka: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Varaždin plays Rijeka in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game is scheduled for August 16, 2026. Venue: Stadion Anđelko Herjavec.
Recent form
Varaždin has 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Rijeka has 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Varaždin scores 3.00 goals per game and allows 1.00. Rijeka scores 2.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 3.89 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Varaždin's games and 100% of Rijeka's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 100%, compared with league averages of 78% for BTTS and 78% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rijeka has the higher season xG average, 3.24 to 1.83 per game. Varaždin takes 17.5 shots per game, while Rijeka takes 29.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Varaždin leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.50 goals per game after halftime. Rijeka leads at halftime in 100% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Varaždin's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Rijeka, it is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prva HNL games average 3.89 goals. Both teams score in 78% of games, and 78% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 | Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.55 | 0.20 |
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.
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 50% better for: goals scored per game.
3 goals / game - Varaždin · 2 goals / game - Rijeka
Varaždin scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Rijeka keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
Rijeka scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Varaždin keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 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 - Rijeka
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.
Rijeka is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Varaždin · 3 pts / game - Rijeka
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Varaždin - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 100%. 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.
Rijeka - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 50% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Rijeka
* 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 | Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.00 | 3.89 | ▼ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 78% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 78% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 11% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 89% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 89% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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: 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Rijeka. Games average 2.25 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Varaždin and Rijeka play?
Varaždin face Rijeka on August 16, 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 Rijeka?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Varaždin won 3, Rijeka won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Varaždin vs Rijeka?
Varaždin score 3.00 goals per game on average and Rijeka 2.00. The Prva HNL average is 3.89 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 78% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Varaždin's matches and 100% of Rijeka's.
What form are Varaždin and Rijeka in?
Over the last 5 games Varaždin have a 2-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Rijeka 1-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Varaždin vs Rijeka?
The statistical background for Varaždin vs Rijeka — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.