The Facts
- A high-stakes showdown between two teams from the upper tier of the standings (ranked 3rd in the Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: ) and 2nd in the Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Varaždin won 3.
- The recent form of both competitors has been marked by mixed results.
- Osijek may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
- Varaždin is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
- Confirmed absences for Varaždin: Ilinkovic S. (Inactive) Puncec R. (Inactive) Vuk M. (Inactive).
- Confirmed absences for Osijek: Dolcek I. (Inactive) Matkovic A. (Knee Injury) Mejia Moscoso D. M. (Knee Injury).
- Doubtful / questionable for Varaždin: Puclin D. (Inactive).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Varaždin has recorded 7 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses, with a goal aggregate of 25:22 (averaging 1.3:1.1 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Varaždin against this opponent, the record stands at 4 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, with 16:16 goals (averaging 1.5:1.5 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Din. Zagreb | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17:9 | 8 | 16 |
| 2 | Hajduk Split | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16:8 | 8 | 16 |
| 3 | Osijek | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17:11 | 6 | 16 |
| 4 | Varazdin | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13:7 | 6 | 15 |
| 5 | Rijeka | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 6 | 14 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14:13 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 | Lok. Zagreb | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:16 | -5 | 7 |
| 8 | Slaven Belupo | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7:16 | -9 | 7 |
| 9 | Gorica | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5:12 | -7 | 5 |
| 10 | Rudes | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10:24 | -14 | 4 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
Relegation ~ Prva NL
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