Based on last 50 matches in "Croatia. HNL", up to 12/14/2019
To build a prediction for the Rijeka - Varazdin match, scheduled for 14 December 2019, several key factors could influence the outcome. Rijeka have played 50 matches, in which they won 26 of them, drew 13 times and lost 11 matches. Varazdin, having played 18 matches, won 2 times, drew 6 matches and lost 10 defeats. In the league, Rijeka average 1.9 goals scored per game and 1.1 conceded. Varazdin average 0.7 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 27 September 2019 at Varazdin's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 5 out of last 7 home matches, Rijeka lost the second half.
2nd Half - W210.5
In 4 out of last 7 home matches involving Rijeka, a draw was recorded.
X7.3
In 5 out of 7 last matches involving Varazdin, over under 2 goals were scored.
TU (1.5)5.2
In 6 out of 8 last home matches, Rijeka concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)3
In 7 out of 9 last matches where Rijeka played at home, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes2.37
In 9 out of 10 last matches involving Varazdin, over under 3 goals were scored.
TU (2.5)2.365
Rijeka concedesat home in 8 out of 9 last matches.
IT2O (0.5)2.13
Varazdin does not score in 6 out of 9 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)1.64
In 8 out of 10 last matches involving Varazdin, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.555
In 4 out of 5 last matches, Rijeka won the first half.
1st Half - W11.55
Injuries & suspensions
Several home players are doubtful for this match. The away side will be missing several key players, including defender Марко Столник, and are also missing several rotation players. Several more Varazdin players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Иван Вучкович (Croatia). Over the last 21 matches, he has shown 111 yellow cards (averaging 5.3 per match) and 9 red cards (averaging 0.4 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 14% of matches (3 out of 21). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.