Hajduk Split
€40.72m
NK Varazdin
€10.25m
Preview
The Hajduk Split vs NK Varazdin prediction is on everyone’s mind as Saturday, November 29, 2025, approaches. With a 14:30 GMT kick-off at Stadion Poljud, two of Croatia’s most intriguing sides meet in a match that promises tactical intrigue, statistical nuance, and betting value. Whether you’re a stats enthusiast or simply enjoy a good football narrative, this fixture offers plenty to analyze.
Hajduk Split, the current HNL leaders, come into this fixture brimming with confidence. Their home record at Stadion Poljud is formidable—five consecutive wins, and five victories in their last six league outings. They’ve been especially dominant in the first half, leading at the break in four of those games and often winning by two or more goals. Yet, their success has been built on defensive solidity: in six of their last eight matches, there have been under 2.5 total goals, and in seven of those, only one team found the net.
Injuries have tested Hajduk’s depth, with first-choice goalkeeper Ivica Ivušić sidelined and key men like Marino Skelin and Marko Livaja recently returning from knocks. Still, Livaja is expected to start, and Hajduk boasts the most clean sheets (8) and penalties awarded (4) in the league. Coach Gonzalo Garcia, appointed in June 2025, has instilled a disciplined, pragmatic style that’s hard to break down.
NK Varazdin, meanwhile, sit fourth in the HNL. Their away form is patchy but not without promise, including two wins on the road. Like Hajduk, Varazdin matches tend to be low-scoring: three of their last five games featured under 1.5 goals, and five of their last eight saw only one team score. Injuries to Petar Bockaj, Roberto Puncec, and Thierry Nevers limit their options, but Aleksa Latkovic and Luka Mamic remain creative threats. Under Nikola Šafarić—now the HNL’s longest-serving coach—Varazdin have built a reputation for stability and tactical discipline.
With home win odds at 1.65, a draw at 4.0, and an away win at 6.5, the bookmakers make Hajduk clear favorites. But what do the numbers and our AI say about the best approach?
Expect a chess match rather than a goal fest. Hajduk Split’s control of possession and defensive organization, especially at home, should limit Varazdin’s chances. The visitors are disciplined but lack the firepower to break through consistently, especially with several key players sidelined. Our Hajduk Split vs NK Varazdin prediction is a 1-0 home win, with the first half likely to end goalless. For punters, the best value lies in NG (both teams not to score) and under 3.5 total goals.
In summary, while football always has room for surprises, the statistics, betting odds, and recent form all point in the same direction: a low-scoring, hard-fought Hajduk victory. For fans and bettors alike, this is a fixture where patience and precision—not fireworks—are likely to win the day.
The Hajduk Split vs NK Varazdin prediction is on everyone’s mind as Saturday, November 29, 2025, approaches. With a 14:30 GMT kick-off at Stadion Poljud, two of Croatia’s most intriguing sides meet in a match that promises tactical intrigue, statistical nuance, and betting value. Whether you’re a stats enthusiast or simply enjoy a good football narrative, this fixture offers plenty to analyze.
Hajduk Split, the current HNL leaders, come into this fixture brimming with confidence. Their home record at Stadion Poljud is formidable—five consecutive wins, and five victories in their last six league outings. They’ve been especially dominant in the first half, leading at the break in four of those games and often winning by two or more goals. Yet, their success has been built on defensive solidity: in six of their last eight matches, there have been under 2.5 total goals, and in seven of those, only one team found the net.
Injuries have tested Hajduk’s depth, with first-choice goalkeeper Ivica Ivušić sidelined and key men like Marino Skelin and Marko Livaja recently returning from knocks. Still, Livaja is expected to start, and Hajduk boasts the most clean sheets (8) and penalties awarded (4) in the league. Coach Gonzalo Garcia, appointed in June 2025, has instilled a disciplined, pragmatic style that’s hard to break down.
NK Varazdin, meanwhile, sit fourth in the HNL. Their away form is patchy but not without promise, including two wins on the road. Like Hajduk, Varazdin matches tend to be low-scoring: three of their last five games featured under 1.5 goals, and five of their last eight saw only one team score. Injuries to Petar Bockaj, Roberto Puncec, and Thierry Nevers limit their options, but Aleksa Latkovic and Luka Mamic remain creative threats. Under Nikola Šafarić—now the HNL’s longest-serving coach—Varazdin have built a reputation for stability and tactical discipline.
With home win odds at 1.65, a draw at 4.0, and an away win at 6.5, the bookmakers make Hajduk clear favorites. But what do the numbers and our AI say about the best approach?
Expect a chess match rather than a goal fest. Hajduk Split’s control of possession and defensive organization, especially at home, should limit Varazdin’s chances. The visitors are disciplined but lack the firepower to break through consistently, especially with several key players sidelined. Our Hajduk Split vs NK Varazdin prediction is a 1-0 home win, with the first half likely to end goalless. For punters, the best value lies in NG (both teams not to score) and under 3.5 total goals.
In summary, while football always has room for surprises, the statistics, betting odds, and recent form all point in the same direction: a low-scoring, hard-fought Hajduk victory. For fans and bettors alike, this is a fixture where patience and precision—not fireworks—are likely to win the day.
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NG -139
At least one team is not expected to score with odds of -1391 -154
Hajduk Split is expected to win with odds of -154Under 3.5 -345
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo -139
At least one team is not expected to score1X&U4.5 -345
Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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1:0
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16
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2
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5
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NK Varazdin |
13-Sep-25
2:0
| Hajduk Split ![]() |
NK Varazdin |
18-Apr-25
1:1
| Hajduk Split ![]() |
Hajduk Split |
08-Feb-25
1:0
| NK Varazdin ![]() |
NK Varazdin |
03-Nov-24
1:0
| Hajduk Split ![]() |
Hajduk Split |
18-Aug-24
2:1
| NK Varazdin ![]() |
Hajduk Split |
05-May-24
0:1
| NK Varazdin ![]() |
Hajduk Split |
27-Feb-24
5:0
| NK Varazdin ![]() |
NK Varazdin |
24-Feb-24
1:1
| Hajduk Split ![]() |
| 13 Dec | W |
Lok. Zagreb.
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1:3
| Hajduk Split.
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| 06 Dec | D |
Din. Zagreb.
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1:1
| Hajduk Split.
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| 29 Nov | D |
Hajduk Split.
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1:1
| NK Varazdin.
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| 22 Nov | L |
Rijeka.
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5:0
| Hajduk Split.
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| 08 Nov | W |
Hajduk Split.
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2:0
| Osijek.
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| 02 Nov | D |
Slaven Belup.
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0:0
| Hajduk Split.
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| 29 Oct | D |
Cibalia.
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0:0
| Hajduk Split.
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| 24 Oct | W |
Gorica.
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1:3
| Hajduk Split.
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| 19 Oct | W |
Istra 1961.
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0:3
| Hajduk Split.
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| 04 Oct | W |
Vukovar.
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0:1
| Hajduk S.
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| 19 Dec | NK Varazdin. |
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Istra 1961.![]() | |
| 12 Dec | L | Vukovar 1991. |
2:0 |
NK Varazdin.![]() |
| 07 Dec | W | NK Varazdin. |
4:2 |
Lok. Zagreb.![]() |
| 03 Dec | D | NK Varazdin. |
1:1 |
Osijek.![]() |
| 29 Nov | D | Hajduk Split. |
1:1 |
NK Varazdin.![]() |
| 22 Nov | L | Din. Zagreb. |
3:1 |
NK Varazdin.![]() |
| 09 Nov | W | NK Varazdin. |
1:0 |
Rijeka.![]() |
| 02 Nov | D | Osijek. |
0:0 |
NK Varazdin.![]() |
| 25 Oct | L | NK Varazdin. |
1:3 |
Slaven Belup.![]() |
| 19 Oct | W | Gorica. |
1:3 |
NK Varazdin.![]() |
Croatia - HNL| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinamo Zagreb | 17 | 36-16 | 35 |
| 2 |
HNK Hajduk Spl | 17 | 27-16 | 34 |
| 3 |
NK Slaven Belu | 17 | 26-28 | 25 |
| 4 |
Istra 1961 | 16 | 20-20 | 23 |
| 5 |
NK Varazdin | 17 | 21-22 | 23 |
| 6 |
HNK Rijeka | 16 | 26-19 | 21 |
| 7 |
HNK Gorica | 17 | 21-26 | 19 |
| 8 |
NK Lokomotiva | 17 | 20-28 | 19 |
| 9 |
Vukovar | 17 | 18-30 | 15 |
| 10 |
NK Osijek | 17 | 16-26 | 13 |