Croatia
Preview
NK Varazdin vs Vukovar 1991 prediction: smart angles
NK Varazdin vs Vukovar 1991 prediction time is almost here, and the calendar date is set: Friday, 2026-03-13 at 17:00 GMT. The venue is Stadion Anđelko Herjavec, where Varaždin usually try to turn matches into a patient, structured story rather than a wild sprint. In this latest round of comprehensive news and match overview style build-up, the key question is simple: can Varaždin’s steadier HNL rhythm control Vukovar’s ambition for long enough to collect points?
Match overview: styles, tempo, and likely game plan
Varaždin tend to look most comfortable when they can keep their lines compact, play through the middle third, and avoid the kind of end-to-end game that invites mistakes. At home, that often translates into measured possession phases and a focus on not gifting cheap transitions. Vukovar 1991, on the other hand, arrive as a side that can be hard to read: happy to defend in blocks, but also willing to take the direct route when space appears. That combination can keep them competitive even when they are not the favourites.
One reason this fixture feels “live” from a betting perspective is recent proof that both teams can surprise bigger names away from home. Varaždin’s 1:1 draw at Hajduk Split (2025-11-29) came despite huge pre-match win odds (6.5), while Vukovar’s 1:1 at Istra 1961 (2025-11-01) was another result that laughed at the odds (6.1). Those games hint at resilience and an ability to stick to a plan under pressure—useful context when assessing betting tips for a match expected to be close.
Key match facts to keep in mind
- Date & time: 2026-03-13, 17:00 GMT
- Location: Stadion Anđelko Herjavec
- Market odds (1X2): Home 2.1, Draw 3.4, Away 3.6
- Squad value: Varaždin €9.55m vs Vukovar €6.88m
Head to head notes and what they suggest
The most recent head to head meeting on 2025-09-26 finished 2.1 to Varaždin, a scoreline that matters because it matches the “edge but not a walkover” feeling of this matchup. Back then, the market leaned heavily to Varaždin (1.59) with Vukovar priced at 5.9, yet Vukovar still got on the scoresheet and kept the contest honest. If they manage something similar again, it will likely come from staying disciplined early, then taking their chances when Varaždin commit bodies forward.
NK Varazdin vs Vukovar 1991 prediction: NerdyTips picks
Now to the numbers and our model’s lean. The standout selection is 1X (home win or draw) at odds 1.32, with confidence 3.4/10. That’s not a “print money” rating, but it reflects the same theme as the market: Varaždin should have a higher floor at home, while Vukovar’s best route is to grind their way into the game rather than dominate it.
AI predictions and supporting match stats
- Main pick: 1X (confidence 3.4/10) at 1.32
- 1X2 call: Home win “1” (trust 2.5) at 2.1
- Goals: Under 3.5 (trust 2.3) at 1.32
- Correct score: 2.1, with half-time: 1:0
The match projections also support a controlled home performance: possession is estimated at 54% for Varaždin vs 46% for Vukovar, with shots 12.10 and on-target efforts 4–3. That points to a game where chances exist, but not in waves—more “take your moments” than “basketball score.” Corners are predicted at 3–3 (six total), and cards at 2–2, suggesting a competitive but not chaotic evening.
Putting it together, our NK Varazdin vs Vukovar 1991 prediction leans toward Varaždin avoiding defeat, with a narrow home win as the slightly bolder angle. If you like safer betting tips, 1X plus Under 3.5 fits the expected tempo and the recent head to head pattern: tight, tense, and decided by small details.
Read More
Warning
NK Varazdin didn't play better in the last H2H match!
Best Tip
The best betting football prediction for NK Varazdin vs Vukovar 19911X -313
NK Varazdin to win or draw with odds of -3131x2 Tip
1 110
NK Varazdin is expected to win with odds of 110Total Goals
Under 3.5 -313
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchBoth Teams To Score
Yes -122
Both teams are expected to scoreBet Builder Tip
1X&U4.5 -192
Home win/draw and under 4.5 goalsCorrect Score
2:1
Stats Predictions
Average / Match
Overview Last 10 Matches
Head to Head
|
|
2
-
1
-
1
|
|
Latest Matches
 NK Varazdin |
13-Mar-26
2:0
| Vukovar 1991  |
| NK Varazdin |
26-Sep-25
2:1
| Vukovar 1991 |
| Vukovar 1991 |
12-Dec-25
2:0
| NK Varazdin |
Recent Matches of NK Varazdin
| 22 Apr | W |
NK Varazdin
| 1 |
HNK Rijeka
| 0 |
| 17 Apr | W |
NK Osijek
| 0 |
NK Varazdin
| 2 |
| 12 Apr | W |
NK Varazdin
| 2 |
Slaven B
| 1 |
| 03 Apr | D |
NK Varazdin
| 1 |
HNK Gorica
| 1 |
| 20 Mar | L |
Istra 1961
| 2 |
NK Varazdin
| 1 |
| 13 Mar | W |
NK Varazdin
| 2 |
Vukovar 1991
| 0 |
| 07 Mar | D |
Lok. Zagreb
| 1 |
NK Varazdin
| 1 |
| 04 Mar | L |
NK Varazdin
| 1 |
Gorica
| 3 |
| 28 Feb | D |
NK Varazdin
| 1 |
Hajduk Split
| 1 |
| 22 Feb | L |
NK Varazdin
| 0 |
Din. Zagreb
| 4 |
Recent Matches Of Vukovar 1991
| 22 Apr | L | Vukovar |
1 |  HNK Gorica |
2 |
| 18 Apr | W |  Istra 1961 |
1 | Vukovar |
2 |
| 13 Apr | L | Vukovar |
1 |  Dinamo Z |
4 |
| 07 Apr | D | Vukovar |
1 |  Lokomotiva Z |
1 |
| 21 Mar | L | Vukovar 1991 |
0 |  Hajduk Split |
6 |
| 13 Mar | L | NK Varazdin |
2 | Vukovar 1991 |
0 |
| 08 Mar | L | Vukovar 1991 |
0 |  Rijeka |
1 |
| 28 Feb | L |  Osijek |
2 | Vukovar 1991 |
0 |
| 20 Feb | D | Vukovar 1991 |
2 |  Slaven Belupo |
2 |
| 15 Feb | D | Gorica |
0 | Vukovar 1991 |
0 |
Croatia - HNL
| Team | M | G | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinamo Zagreb | 31 | 83-25 | 73 |
| 2 |
HNK Hajduk | 31 | 51-29 | 60 |
| 3 |
NK Varazdin | 31 | 40-40 | 47 |
| 4 |
HNK Rijeka | 31 | 41-36 | 42 |
| 5 |
NK Lokomotiva | 31 | 38-47 | 40 |
| 6 |
NK Slaven | 31 | 41-50 | 37 |
| 7 |
Istra 1961 | 31 | 35-46 | 36 |
| 8 |
HNK Gorica | 31 | 36-43 | 35 |
| 9 |
NK Osijek | 31 | 25-45 | 31 |
| 10 |
Vukovar | 31 | 31-60 | 24 |
