Our NK Varazdin vs HNK Gorica Prediction: 2-1
NK Varazdin vs HNK Gorica in the Croatia Cup is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 4, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This NK Varazdin vs HNK Gorica prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
NK Varazdin's Last Match – NK Varazdin vs Hajduk Split
NK Varazdin will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Croatia HNL draw with Hajduk Split on February 28. In that match, NK Varazdin recorded 32% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NK Varazdin | 32% | 0 (4) | 0.53 | 43 |
 Hajduk Split | 68% | 0 (4) | 1.72 | 103 |
HNK Gorica's Last Match – Dinamo Zagreb vs HNK Gorica
HNK Gorica will look to get back on track following a 2-4 Croatia HNL loss against Dinamo Zagreb on March 1. In that match, HNK Gorica controlled 44% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dinamo Zagreb | 56% | 0 (6) | 2.02 | 44 |
 HNK Gorica | 44% | 0 (5) | 2.34 | 38 |
NK Varazdin vs HNK Gorica Stats
Key Stats
| NK Varazdin | HNK Gorica | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.19 | Attacking Strength | 0.85 |
| 0.78 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NK Varazdin are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while HNK Gorica average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.