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Varaždin

Gorica

HNL, Venue: Stadion Varteks (Varaždin, Croatia)

Varaždin vs HNK Gorica: Match Preview, Prediction, and TV Guide

Varaždin and HNK Gorica will clash in the 1st round of the HNL on Monday, 4 Aug 2025. The fixture will be held at Stadion Varteks, Varaždin, with Ante Terzić as the referee.

NK Varaždin sits ninth (lower table) having earned 0 points. HNK Gorica follows at 3rd (upper table), having 0 points. HNK Gorica is currently placed six positions above NK Varaždin, with a zero points difference.

Varaždin vs Gorica H2H History

Following a three months gap since their last encounter, NK Varaždin and HNK Gorica are ready to compete again, after their prior match ended with a 0-0 draw at Stadion Varteks. Varaždin had 4 shots on target and 57% possession, while Gorica made 1 goal attempts and maintained 43% ball control.

Varaždin vs Gorica Prediction

Signs point to Varaždin possibly winning this fixture. This assessment is backed by every predictive system we employ. It appears both teams are likely to score, and we're fairly certain about it. Our models strongly indicate over 2.5 goals for this game.

Match Winner

H2H Analysis

Varaždin

moderate

Current Form

Varaždin

strong

Betting Trend

Varaždin

strong

Our pick: Varaždin to win @ 1.67

Will Both Teams Score?

H2H Analysis

Yes

strong

Current Form

Yes

strong

Betting Trend

strong

Our pick: BTTS Yes @ 2.20

Total Match Goals Over/Under?

H2H Analysis

Over 2.5

moderate

Current Form

Over 2.5

strong

Betting Trend

Under 2.5

moderate

Our pick: Over 2.5 goals @ 2.25

Varaždin vs Gorica Live Stream & TV Stations

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TV Stations for Varaždin vs Gorica

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Hovering in the Middle, NK Varaždin's Form is Mixed

NK Varaždin's last 10 matches have been a mix of three wins, five draws, and two losses. Their forms seems to be inconsistent. Varaždin approaches this fixture after falling 0-2 away to Santa Clara on July 31, 2025.

In their recent 9-match run, Varaždin scored 14 times (1.56/match) and allowed 7 goals (0.78 per match). The team was shown 0.9 cards per match, and won 3.5 corners on average. They had 4 shots on target per game and a possession of 53%. Over this period, Ivan Mamut topped the scoring chart with 2 goals, followed by Marko Dabro (2), Matej Vuk (1), and Dimitar Mitrovski (1 goal). The leading assisters were Frane Maglica (1 assist).

NK Varaždin showed great form in key matches. Their most recent notable result was a 2-1 win at at home against Santa Clara in UEFA Conference League (July 24, 2025). Earlier, they also secured a 2-1 win home against Zorya Luhansk in a friendly match on July 17, 2025. Previously, the team secured a 2-1 victory against Osijek on 17 May 2025, in HNL.

Varaždin Streaks (last matches)

At Home:

• At home, Varaždin remains unbeaten in six straight matches.

Gorica is Struggling for Consistency

Today's visitors HNK Gorica have struggled to find rhythm recently. Their record shows 3 victories paired with 4 draws and 3 defeats from their previous 10 games. Gorica enters this game after suffering a 1-3 road loss to Triglav Kranj (25 July 2025).

Across their last 10 games in all competitions, HNK Gorica scored 14 goals, or 1.4 per match, and let in 2 goals per game, totaling 20. They averaged 4.9 shots on target each match. On average, they got 0.8 cards and won 4.1 corners per game, with a 50% possession. Over this period, Medin Gashi topped the scoring chart with 2 goals, followed by Ante Erceg (2), Tibor Halilović (1), and Marijan Čabraja (1 goal). The leading assisters were Ante Erceg (1 assist).

Among HNK Gorica's solid results is a notable win against a strong opponent: playing at home three weeks ago, they secured a 4-2 win against Široki Brijeg in a friendly match. That said, HNK Gorica experienced a recent setback: playing away, they lost 3-1 with Triglav in a friendly match (25 July 2025).

Gorica Streaks (last matches)

No positive streaks to show.

Confirmed Lineups for Varaždin vs Gorica

Varaždin (4-2-3-1)

Gorica (4-3-3)

Varaždin (formation 4-2-3-1)

O. Zelenika

N. Tepšić

L. Ba

M. Mladenovski

A. Boršić

L. Belcar

T. Duvnjak

P. Bočkaj

A. Latković

I. Tavares

I. Mamut

D. Matijaš

M. Čabraja

M. Leš

J. Filipović

E. Duraković

J. Pršir

A. Kavelj

I. Pozo

D. Pavičić

A. Erceg

L. Vrzić

Gorica (formation 4-3-3)

Varaždin vs Gorica Odds & Picks

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Outcome-Based Odds

Full Time Result

1.67

3.70

4.50

Double Chance

1.18

2.15

1.29

Half Time Result

2.30

2.10

5.50

First Team To Score

1.57

None

9.00

2.75

Match Goals, Corners And Handicap Odds

Both Teams To Score

Yes

2.10

1.67

Total Goals (2.5)

Under

1.65

Over

2.20

Asian Handicap

1 (-0.75)

1.90

2 (0.75)

1.90

Match Corners (8.5)

Over

1.91

Under

1.80

Team Related Odds

Varaždin Corners (5.5)

Over

2.10

Pick

Under

1.67

Varaždin average corners per match (last 10): 2

Gorica Corners (2.5)

Pick

Over

1.67

Under

2.10

Gorica average corners per match (last 10): 3.8

Correct Score Prediction

Our Prediction: Varaždin-Gorica 2-1

Correct Score

1-0

6.00

2-0

7.50

1-1

7.50

Pick

2-1

9.00

0-0

9.00

0-1

11.00

Pre Match Statistics

Form Guide

These stats present averages and percentages for various metrics, highlighting key data into each team's current form. You can identify which team is more dominant, in both positive and negative aspects. The data is based on the last 9 matches for Varaždin, and last 10 matches for Gorica, across all competitions.

Points Per Game (Overall)

Varaždin

Gorica

2.11

Points Per Game (Home/Away)

Varaždin (H)

Gorica (A)

0.6

Win Percentage (Overall)

Varaždin

Gorica

67%

30%

Win Percentage (Home/Away)

Varaždin (H)

Gorica (A)

100%

20%

Both Teams To Score (Overall)

Varaždin

Gorica

44%

60%

Both Teams To Score (Home/Away)

Varaždin (H)

Gorica (A)

100%

60%

Over 2.5 Goals (Overall)

Varaždin

Gorica

56%

70%

Over 2.5 Goals (Home/Away)

Varaždin (H)

Gorica (A)

100%

80%

Head to Head Statistics

Overall H2H (27 matches):

Varaždin

Gorica

10 Wins

7 Draws

10 Wins

When Varaždin play at home against Gorica, the H2H record looks like this:

Varaždin

(at home)

Gorica

(at away)

7 Wins

2 Draws

4 Wins

H2H Betting Stats (overall):

BTTS

Yes - 66.7% (18/27)

No - 33.3% (9/27)

2.5 Goals O/U

Over - 59.3% (16/27)

Under - 40.7% (11/27)

Last Head to Head Matches

HNL (04 Apr 2025)

Varaždin

0-0

Gorica

HNL (25 Jan 2025)

Gorica

1-1

Varaždin

Croatia Cup (14 Nov 2024)

Varaždin

1-1

(4-5 pen)

Gorica

HNL (20 Oct 2024)

Varaždin

2-1

Gorica

HNL (03 Aug 2024)

Gorica

0-0

Varaždin