HNK Gorica 2-2 NK Varazdin: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a difficult home assignment for a Gorica side still searching for a league win and goals. Varaždin arrive with the sharper recent form, a more secure defensive record, and positive recent memories from this ground. Gorica’s best route is discipline without the ball, a fast connection through Kavelj, and pressure from dead-ball situations. The visitors will look to turn their wider attackers and stronger rhythm into sustained pressure, but the fixture’s recent history also contains several tight, level contests.

Head-to-head analysis

This pairing has produced several draws, but Varaždin have won the last two league meetings at Gradski stadion Velika Gorica. Gorica’s cup victory in March is the notable recent exception and proves they can disrupt Šafarić’s side in a knockout-style contest.

Injuries and absences

No confirmed absences are reported for either side in the available team news, so both coaches appear able to select their preferred basic structure. Final line-ups remain important, particularly for Gorica’s attacking support around Kavelj and Varaždin’s left-sided balance around Tavares.

Form (last 5)

HNK Gorica vs NK Varazdin stats

Last meetings

• 2026-04-03NK Varazdin 1-1 HNK Gorica
• 2026-03-04NK Varazdin 1-3 HNK Gorica
• 2026-01-26HNK Gorica 1-2 NK Varazdin
• 2025-10-19HNK Gorica 1-3 NK Varazdin
• 2025-08-04NK Varazdin 1-1 HNK Gorica
• 2025-04-04NK Varazdin 0-0 HNK Gorica

Other HNL matches

• NK Osijek – Dinamo Zagreb
• NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – HNK Rijeka
• Istra 1961 – Rudes
• HNK Hajduk Split – NK Slaven Belupo