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Varaždin Osijek betting prediction


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The most likely scenario for this match is the occurrence of few goals. In addition to expecting a balanced game, both teams are known for playing a slower, more tactical style of football, where goal-scoring opportunities are hard to come by. It is worth noting that the "Under 2.5 Goals" market has been successful in 75% of NK Varazdin's home matches.
 
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Preview
Varaždin and Osijek face at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec, in a match for the 17th round of the 1. HNL. In the last league head‑to‑head, played in 29‑09‑2024, Osijek got a home win by (2‑1). At this stadium, the head‑to‑head history favours the away team, since they have a record of 5 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 8 matches. Sure enough, the last time these teams met at this stadium, on 25‑05‑2024, in a match for the 1. HNL, Osijek won by (0‑2). The goals of the match were scored by Ramón Miérez (65' ) and D. Bukvić (69' ) for Osijek.

Analysis Varaždin

The home team is currently in the 4th position of the league, with 25 points won, after 6 wins, 7 draws and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in a home match against Šibenik, by (2‑1). In the last match, they tied in an away match against Istra 1961, by (0‑0). For the league, Varaždin won 17 points out of 24 possible points, after 5 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 8 home matches.

In this competition, they haven’t lost any of the last 4 home matches. In their home league matches there are a few frequent results at half‑time: 1‑0 (3 out of 8 matches) and 0‑0 (3 out of 8 matches). Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. 6 of their last 8 matches for this competition have ended with Under 2,5 goals, so there is a tendency for few goals in their home matches. In 16 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 4 times and have never been able to turn the score around.

The NK Varazdin team heads into this match following a goalless draw away at Istra. The home side typically operates in a 4-3-3 formation, with the three most advanced players being Michele Sego, Dimitar Mitrovski, and Marko Dabro. When they attack, they usually do so down the right flank, utilising the width provided by full-back Frane Maglica. Manager Nikola Safaric is expected to have a full squad at his disposal.
 

Confirmed Lineup: Oliver Zelenika, Antonio Boršić, Novak Tepšić, Frane Maglica, Lamine Ba, Ivan Nekić, Mario Marina, Dimitar Mitrovski, Leon Belcar, Michele Šego, Marko Dabro.
Coach: N. Šafarić.

Analysis Osijek

The away team is currently in the 5th position of the league, with 21 points won, after 7 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Slaven Koprivnica, by (3‑2). In the last match, they won in a home match against Lokomotiva Zagreb, by (3‑0). In the last 8 away league matches Osijek has a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, so they have won 11 points out of 24 possible. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 16 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 10 times and have only turned the score around in 2.

Osijek come into this round full of confidence after a 3-0 win over Lokomotiva Zagreb, with goals from Emin Hasic, Marko Soldo, and Ivan Cvijanovic. The visitors typically set up in a 5-3-2 formation, with the two most advanced players being Hernâni and Arnel Jakupovic. The team's playmaker is number 20, Tiago Dantas, the key figure responsible for dictating and driving the attacks. Roko Jurisic is unavailable for this match due to suspension, while Luka Bransteter is sidelined with injury.
 

Confirmed Lineup: Marko Malenica, Emin Hasic, Ivan Cvijanović, Luka Jelenić, Alessandro Tuia, Nail Omerović, Tiago Dantas, Pedro Lima Barros, Marko Soldo, Vedran Jugović, Arnel Jakupović.
Coach: N. Bjelica.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Varaždin vs Osijek match, on 15 December 2024, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Nigeria, goes to: Under 2,5 goals ⇒ bet available on betfair.

The Varaždin vs Osijek on 15 December 2024 will be played at Varaždin, Stadion Anđelko Herjavec.

 

1. HNL - 2024/2025

  • 50% 90 / 180 Games

  • Home team wins 43.33%
  • Draws 31.11%
  • Away team wins 25.56%
  • Over 1.5 68.89%
  • Over 2.5 50%
  • Over 3.5 27.78%
  • Goals 226
  • Goals /match 2.51
  • Goals /match home 1.46
  • Goals /match away 1.06
  • Both teams score 50%
  • Goals after 80' 17.7%
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