Varaždin vs Rijeka - 1. HNL Match
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Varaždin vs Rijeka Preview: 1. HNL Clash
Varaždin will host Rijeka at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 03:00 UTC in what promises to be an exciting 1. HNL encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
Varaždin head into this game in strong form, collecting 3 wins from their last 4 outings.
Rijeka have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 0 wins from 1 games while suffering 1 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Head-to-Head Record
Rijeka have enjoyed success in this fixture historically, winning 19 of the last 40 encounters compared to Varaždin's 10 wins. With 11 draws between them, the visitors will be confident of continuing their positive record.
Match Prediction & Analysis
With home advantage and strong recent form, Varaždin will be the clear favorites heading into this match. However, Rijeka cannot be written off entirely and could pose problems on the counter-attack. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and create the better chances.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 03:00 UTC
- Venue: Stadion Anđelko Herjavec
- Competition: 1. HNL
- Varaždin Position: 6th (23 pts)
- Rijeka Position: 5th (24 pts)
- H2H Record (Last 40): Varaždin 10W - 11D - 19W Rijeka
