Varaždin vs Rijeka — 1. HNL Match Preview

Varaždin face Rijeka in 1. HNL at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec, kicking off on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC.

Varaždin sit 4th in the 1. HNL table with 37 points from 27 games (10W 7D 10L), while Rijeka are 3rd with 38 points (10W 8D 9L).

Recent Form

Varaždin recent form: LWDDL. L 2-1 vs Istra 1961 (A, 2026-03-20 17:00:00). W 2-0 vs Vukovar (H, 2026-03-13 17:00:00). D 1-1 vs Lokomotiva Zagreb (A, 2026-03-07 16:15:00). D 1-1 vs Hajduk Split (H, 2026-02-28 16:45:00). L 0-4 vs Dinamo Zagreb (H, 2026-02-22 14:00:00).

Rijeka recent form: LLWWL. L 4-0 vs Gorica (A, 2026-03-22 16:45:00). L 0-2 vs Istra 1961 (H, 2026-03-15 16:45:00). W 0-1 vs Vukovar (A, 2026-03-08 16:45:00). W 2-0 vs Lokomotiva Zagreb (H, 2026-03-01 14:00:00). L 1-0 vs Hajduk Split (A, 2026-02-22 16:45:00).

1. HNL League Table

1. HNL League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Dinamo Zagreb2720346822+4663
2Hajduk Split2716564525+2053
3Rijeka2710893731+638
4Varaždin27107103438-437
5Istra 196127106113337-436
6Slaven Koprivnica279993742-536
7Gorica2787123338-531
8Lokomotiva Zagreb2779113145-1430
9Osijek27510122236-1425
10Vukovar2748152652-2620

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, Varaždin have won 4 times, Rijeka have won 4 times, and 2 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 2.0 goals per game. Both teams scored in 40% of H2H meetings.

  • 2026-02-14 16:15:00: Rijeka 3-1 Varaždin (1. HNL (Croatia))
  • 2025-11-09 17:15:00: Varaždin 1-0 Rijeka (1. HNL (Croatia))
  • 2025-08-24 19:00:00: Rijeka 1-2 Varaždin (1. HNL (Croatia))
  • 2025-04-13 14:00:00: Rijeka 1-0 Varaždin (1. HNL (Croatia))
  • 2025-02-01 16:30:00: Varaždin 1-0 Rijeka (1. HNL (Croatia))

Season Statistics

Varaždin: 1.2 Goals Scored (Avg), 1.4 Goals Conceded (Avg), 1 Clean Sheets, 60% BTTS Rate.

Rijeka: 1.4 Goals Scored (Avg), 0.6 Goals Conceded (Avg), 3 Clean Sheets, 0% BTTS Rate.

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Varaždin

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About Varaždin vs Rijeka Match

Competition

1. HNL

Kick-off

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

24:00 (local time)

Venue

Stadion Anđelko Herjavec

Varaždin face Rijeka in 1. HNL in Stadion Anđelko Herjavec, kicking off on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 24:00. Varaždin sit 4th in the table with 37 points, while Rijeka are 3rd with 38 points. Varaždin's recent form reads LWDDL while Rijeka come into this game in LLWWL form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

Varaždin
4
2
4
Rijeka
4 Wins2 Draws4 Wins

2.0

Avg Goals Per Match

9 - 11

Total Goals H2H

40%

Both Teams Scored

30%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Rijeka3 - 1Varaždin
Varaždin1 - 0Rijeka
Rijeka1 - 2Varaždin

Based on the last 10 meetings between Varaždin and Rijeka, the sides are evenly matched with 4 wins each and 2 draws. Their meetings average 2.0 goals per game. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

1.2Goals Scored (Avg)1.4
1.4Goals Conceded (Avg)0.6
1
Clean Sheets
3
Clean Sheets
60%
BTTS Rate
0%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Varaždin
LWDDL
L2-1vsIstra 19612026-03-20 17:00:00A
W2-0vsVukovar2026-03-13 17:00:00H
D1-1vsLokomotiva Zagreb2026-03-07 16:15:00A
D1-1vsHajduk Split2026-02-28 16:45:00H
L0-4vsDinamo Zagreb2026-02-22 14:00:00H
Rijeka
LLWWL
L4-0vsGorica2026-03-22 16:45:00A
L0-2vsIstra 19612026-03-15 16:45:00H
W0-1vsVukovar2026-03-08 16:45:00A
W2-0vsLokomotiva Zagreb2026-03-01 14:00:00H
L1-0vsHajduk Split2026-02-22 16:45:00A

Head to Head

Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)

Rijeka3 - 1Varaždin
2026-02-14 16:15:00 • 1. HNL (Croatia)
Varaždin1 - 0Rijeka
2025-11-09 17:15:00 • 1. HNL (Croatia)
Rijeka1 - 2Varaždin
2025-08-24 19:00:00 • 1. HNL (Croatia)
Rijeka1 - 0Varaždin
2025-04-13 14:00:00 • 1. HNL (Croatia)
Varaždin1 - 0Rijeka
2025-02-01 16:30:00 • 1. HNL (Croatia)
Rijeka1 - 1Varaždin
2024-10-26 16:30:00 • 1. HNL (Croatia)

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1. HNL Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Dinamo Zagreb272034+4663
2Hajduk Split271656+2053
3Rijeka271089+638
4Varaždin2710710-437
5Istra 19612710611-436
6Slaven Koprivnica27999-536
7Gorica278712-531
8Lokomotiva Zagreb277911-1430
9Osijek2751012-1425
10Vukovar274815-2620

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