NK Varazdin

vs

GNK Dinamo Zagreb

Preview

Varazdin

• NK Varazdin are fourth with 32 points from 22 matches.
• They have taken four wins from their last five games.
• Nikola Šafarić has done a superb job at Varazdin since taking charge in December 2023, moulding a team with a solid structure and a patient approach to possession play.
• Ivan Mamut leads the line with eight goals in 21 HNL 2025/2026 games and has scored three of Varazdin’s goals in their current four-game winning run.

Dinamo Zagreb

• Dinamo Zagreb are the league leaders with 48 points from their 22 matches.
• Mario Kovačević took charge in June 2025 and immediately increased the tempo and attacking output of the team.
• They have become a modern, aggressive pressing side who look to break quickly, use the width of the field and play with a high line.
• They beat NK Istra 1961 Pula 4-0 last time out.
• Dinamo Zagreb have won 6 of 11 HNL away matches this season, conceding just 0.82 goals per game on their travels.
• They have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five HNL games.

Head-to-Head

• Varazdin have failed to win either of their last 2 home games against Dinamo Zagreb.
• Dinamo Zagreb won this fixture 3-1 at home two months ago.
• In the last five head-to-head clashes, Dinamo have won 3 and drawn 2.

Key Players

• Dion Drena Beljo - Dinamo Zagreb’s top scorer with 12 goals in 22 HNL 2025/2026 matches.
• Ivan Mamut - Varazdin’s lead striker with 8 goals in 21 matches, in good recent form.

Betting Insights

• Dinamo Zagreb are 1.56 favourites in the outright market.
• Varazdin are 5.3 underdogs.
• The Both Teams To Score market at 1.8 looks attractive given both sides’ attacking form.
• Dinamo’s greater squad depth and recent away defensive record are factors supporting the visitors.

Prediction

• With European spots and city pride on the line, expect Dinamo Zagreb to come out on top.
• A secondary angle is Both Teams To Score given both sides’ recent attacking output.