Varaždin vs Hajduk Split preview

Croatia flag 2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia
Stadion Anđelko Herjavec Today - 4:30 PM
1. HNL
Varaždin NKV
Hajduk Split HAJ
KICKOFF : Today - 4:30 PM
Round 1 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Varaždin welcome Hajduk Split to Stadion Anđelko Herjavec for a 1. HNL regular season fixture in the 2026/2027 campaign. The visitors enter as the stronger side with a power score of 76.56 against the hosts 70.43, creating a 6.1 point advantage. League positions show Varaždin in sixth and Hajduk Split in seventh domestically. Both teams lack recent outing records and carry zero form scores into the contest. Set piece metrics register low confidence levels with proxy data applied across attack and defence evaluations for each club. Efficiency figures are absent from the available dataset. The match represents a standard league encounter without knockout implications or prior tie context. Hajduk Split will look to leverage their overall edge while Varaždin aim to use home conditions to close the gap.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Varaždin occupy sixth place and Hajduk Split sit seventh in the domestic league table.
  • Form: Both sides enter with zero form scores and no recorded last outings.
  • Squad: Hajduk Split hold the stronger designation with a 6.1 point power advantage.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for either team in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition details are not provided within the current data set.
  • Set pieces: Set piece evaluations carry low confidence and rely on proxy usage.
  • xVariable: Power scores stand at 70.43 for Varaždin and 76.56 for Hajduk Split.
  • Market: Projection split: Varaždin 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Hajduk Split 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Varaždin N. Šafarić
N. Šafarić
VS
Hajduk Split G. García García
G. García García
1.56
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.94
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Istra 1961 Rank: 66 W
Vukovar Rank: 59 W
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 69 D
Hajduk Split Rank: 77 L
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 85 L
Rijeka Rank: 75 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Vukovar Rank: 59 W
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 69 D
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 85 L
Varaždin Rank: 70 W
Rijeka Rank: 75 D
Osijek Rank: 68 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 3 - 3
3
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
70.43
76.56
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Varaždin
Hajduk Split
Power Score
70.43
76.56
League Position
6
7
Global Rank
292
143

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Varaždin — Opponent-weighted form score
Hajduk Split — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Varaždin Hajduk Split

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 8 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Varaždin NKV Home
8 matches
Hajduk Split HAJ Away
Match Record
2
Wins
3
3
Draws
3
3
Losses
2
Goals
8
Goals Scored
9
9
Goals Conceded
8
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-02T00:09:31+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
J. Silić
33 J. Silić
F. Maglica
23 F. Maglica
R. Punčec
14 R. Punčec
S. Lesjak
2 S. Lesjak
N. Tepšić
16 N. Tepšić
M. Marina
24 M. Marina
D. Puclin
6 D. Puclin
M. Vuk
7 M. Vuk
I. Canjuga
28 I. Canjuga
Iuri Tavares
38 Iuri Tavares
I. Mamut
17 I. Mamut
T. Silić
33 T. Silić
?. Hrgović
32 ?. Hrgović
A. Van Hoorenbeeck
5 A. Van Hoorenbeeck
M. Skelin
36 M. Skelin
M. Acapandié
22 M. Acapandié
A. Pajaziti
4 A. Pajaziti
A. Del Moral Saelices
20 A. Del Moral Saelices
A. Guram
39 A. Guram
D. de Almeida Leite
9 D. de Almeida Leite
E. Brruti
19 E. Brruti
M. Livaja
10 M. Livaja

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 02, 2026, 04:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Anđelko Herjavec
Capacity
10800
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Patrik Kolarić
Ivan Janić
Dino Knez
Filip Dragasevic

Expected Lineup

Referee : Patrik Kolarić

Starting XI ▼

33
Josip Silic
Josip Silic Goalkeeper
6.97
17
Ivan Mamut
Ivan Mamut Centre Forward
7.01
6
David Puclin
David Puclin Defensive Midfield
6.64
7
Matej Vuk
Matej Vuk Right Wing
6.85
16
Novak Tepsic
Novak Tepsic Left Back
6.76
28
Ivan Canjuga
Ivan Canjuga Attacking Midfield
6.46
24
Mario Marina
Mario Marina Defensive Midfield
6.75
38
Iuri Tavares
Iuri Tavares Left Wing
6.94
14
Roberto Puncec
Roberto Puncec Right Back
6.72
2
Sven Lesjak
Sven Lesjak Left Back
6.86
23
Frane Maglica
Frane Maglica Right Back
6.83
Referee : Patrik Kolarić

Starting XI ▼

33
Toni Silic
Toni Silic Goalkeeper
6.93
10
Marko Livaja
Marko Livaja Centre Forward
7.06
4
Adrion Pajaziti
Adrion Pajaziti Defensive Midfield
6.86
20
Alberto del Moral
Alberto del Moral Defensive Midfield
6.93
19
Etnik Brruti
Etnik Brruti Right Wing
6.16
5
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck Left Back
6.02
9
Dalisson de Almeida
Dalisson de Almeida Attacking Midfield
6.44
36
Marino Skelin
Marino Skelin Right Back
6.7
22
Mathieu Acapandié
Mathieu Acapandié Right Back
6.42
32
Simun Hrgovic
Simun Hrgovic Left Back
6.74
39
Adam Guram
Adam Guram Left Wing
6.57

CONCLUSION

Hajduk Split arrive with a measurable power edge that could shape proceedings at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec. Varaždin will seek to exploit familiar surroundings and their mid table standing to frustrate the visitors. Limited recent data leaves both sides without clear momentum indicators ahead of kick off. Set piece and efficiency insights offer minimal guidance due to low confidence readings. The contest sits within a tightly grouped section of the 1. HNL where small margins often decide outcomes. Hajduk Split are expected to control more of the game through their squad strength while Varaždin focus on organisation and home resilience. This league meeting promises a competitive balance between two sides separated by narrow positional and power differences.