Hajduk Split
- Hajduk Split have won five of their seven home games in the HNL 2025/2026, averaging 1.86 goals per game, while conceding 0.71 per game on average.
- Gonzalo Garcia took over Hajduk Split in July 2025 and has swiftly instilled an exciting, possession based, high-tempo and aggressive pressing game upon the squad.
- The hosts top the HNL 2025/2026 standings after picking up 29 points from 14 games so far and their title credentials have been reinforced by some solid form in recent weeks (W3, D1, L1). Additionally, our HNK Hajduk Split vs NK Varazdin betting tips suggest they are favorites at home.
Varazdin
- Nikola Safaric has done a solid job since taking over at Varazdin in December 2023 and his consistent and structured squad have taken no time in integrating some talented youth players.
- They’re currently sat in 4th place in the HNL 2025/2026 with 19 points from 14 matches.
- Varazdin have won one of their last three on the road, but have struggled against Hajduk Split at Poljud in recent years (no wins in their last 2 trips).
Head-to-Head
- This is a fascinating tactical battle of styles between Garcia’s free-flowing, attacking outfit and Safaric’s more conservative and structured team, as highlighted in this HNK Hajduk Split vs NK Varazdin prediction.
- Varazdin have done well against the top sides this season, defeating Hajduk 2-0 at home two months ago.
- Both teams have won one of the last three H2H meetings and drawn once.
Key Players
- Michele Sego has bagged six goals in 13 HNL 2025/2026 games and has scored 50% of Hajduk’s goals over their last eight matches.
- Aleksa Latkovic leads the line for Varazdin with four goals in 14 HNL 2025/2026 outings.
- Luka Skaricic has chipped in with two goals in his last five appearances to give Varazdin another attacking option.
Betting Insights
- This is a solid mid-table return, but the hosts will certainly have an edge in this fixture with the bookies suggesting Hajduk at 1.54 and Varazdin at 6.28. The HNK Hajduk Split vs NK Varazdin betting tips for this fixture further support Hajduk’s position as favorites.
- Both teams have won one of the last three H2H meetings and drawn once, so we’re going to play the percentages and back the over 2.5 goals bet at 2.04.
