Gorica vs Varaždin predictions, Sep 14, 2026

Sep 07, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Croatian HNL, on Monday,

Gorica

Varaždin

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As HNK Gorica prepares to host NK Varaždin on September 14, 2026, the match promises to be crucial for both teams as they seek points in the Croatian HNL. Gorica enters the fixture struggling for form, having failed to secure a victory in their last five matches. This lack of momentum could affect their confidence, making it challenging to defend against a revitalized Varaždin side.

In contrast, NK Varaždin boasts a significantly better recent performance, with three wins in their last five encounters. This positive trend reflects a side that is likely to approach the game with tactical fluidity and confidence. Varaždin’s form suggests they may focus on exploiting Gorica’s defensive vulnerabilities, which have been apparent in recent outings.

The bookmakers have responded to these trends, pricing Gorica at odds of 3.29 for a home win, while Varaždin stands at 2.07 as the favorites. Our predictive model assigns a 27.8% probability for a Gorica victory, a 25.9% chance of a draw, and a 46.1% likelihood of an away win. With both teams possessing distinct motivations, the match could prove pivotal in shaping the season’s trajectory for both clubs.

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Gorica
29.1%		 Draw
27.4%		 Varaždin
43.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 3.13 3.40 2.21
betsson 3.40 3.40 2.00
MarathonBet 3.12 3.38 2.19 Watch Watch and Bet
Pinnacle 3.15 3.42 2.17

Latest Results

05.09.26 Dinamo Zagreb – HNK Gorica – 1:0
31.08.26 HNK Gorica – HNK Rijeka – 0:0
22.08.26 NK Slaven Belupo – HNK Gorica – 2:0
16.08.26 HNK Gorica – Hajduk Split – 1:2
08.08.26 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – HNK Gorica – 3:1		 04.09.26 NK Varaždin – Istra 1961 – 0:0
29.08.26 NK Varaždin – NK Rudeš – 2:0
22.08.26 Dinamo Zagreb – NK Varaždin – 3:1
16.08.26 NK Varaždin – HNK Rijeka – 2:0
09.08.26 NK Slaven Belupo – NK Varaždin – 1:4

Facts

  • An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 10 in the zone Relegation ~ Prva NL and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Gorica won 1.
  • Gorica has suffered several defeats recently (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • Varaždin is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Varaždin may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Varaždin might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Gorica won 4 matches, drew 8 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 25:27. (average 1.3:1.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Gorica won 1 match, drew 4 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 10:12. (average 1.3:1.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    03.04.26 NK Varaždin – HNK Gorica – 1:1
    04.03.26 NK Varaždin – HNK Gorica – 1:3
    26.01.26 HNK Gorica – NK Varaždin – 1:2
    19.10.25 HNK Gorica – NK Varaždin – 1:3
    04.08.25 NK Varaždin – HNK Gorica – 1:1

    Standings

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Hajduk Split 6 4 1 1 15:5 10 13
    2 Din. Zagreb 5 4 1 0 12:3 9 13
    3 Varazdin 6 4 1 1 11:5 6 13
    4 Osijek 6 4 0 2 13:9 4 12
    5 Rijeka 5 3 1 1 9:6 3 10
    6 Istra 1961 6 1 3 2 11:10 1 6
    7 Lok. Zagreb 6 2 0 4 8:12 -4 6
    8 Slaven Belupo 6 2 0 4 5:13 -8 6
    9 Rudes 6 1 0 5 6:19 -13 3
    10 Gorica 6 0 1 5 2:10 -8 1

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