Based on last 50 matches in "Croatia. HNL", up to 05/16/2021
To build a prediction for the Varazdin - Rijeka match, scheduled for 16 May 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Varazdin have played 50 matches, in which they won 13 of them, drew 13 times and lost 24 matches. Rijeka, having played 50 matches, won 25 times, drew 10 matches and lost 15 defeats. In the league, Varazdin average 0.9 goals scored per game and 1.5 conceded. Rijeka average 1.4 scored and 1.2 conceded. These sides last met on 20 March 2021 at Rijeka's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 6 out of 8 last matches involving Varazdin, a draw was recorded.
X3.76
Varazdin does not score in 12 out of 23 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.4
In 5 out of last 6 home matches, Varazdin lost the second half.
2nd Half - W22.14
In 13 out of 17 last matches where Varazdin played at home, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.816
Rijeka won in 5 out of last 6 away matches.
W21.765
Varazdin lost to Rijeka in 6 out of 8 last matches.
W21.765
Rijeka scores over 1 goal in 5 out of last 6 away matches.
IT2O (1.5)1.74
In 5 out of 6 last home matches, Varazdin concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.48
In 5 out of last 6 away matches, Rijeka scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.48
Varazdin scores under 2 goals in 34 out of 40 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.29
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - defender Иван Посавец, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation. One more Rijeka player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Игор Паяч (Croatia). Over the last 64 matches, he has shown 348 yellow cards (averaging 5.4 per match) and 16 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 20% of matches (13 out of 64). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.