Varaždin vs Rudeš preview

Croatia flag 2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia
Stadion Anđelko Herjavec
1. HNL
VaraždinNKV
RudešRudeš
KICKOFF :
Round 5 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Varaždin welcomes Rudeš to Stadion Anđelko Herjavec for a 1. HNL regular season clash in the 2026/2027 campaign. The hosts sit third in the domestic table while the visitors occupy ninth spot. Varaždin carries a clear power advantage of 39.7 points with respective scores of 70.48 and 30.76. Home form registers at 37.5 against an away mark of 12.5. Both sides lack recent outing details yet the fixture highlights contrasting league positions. Venue conditions favor the stronger home unit throughout the encounter. Preparation focuses on domestic league points as the season progresses steadily.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Varaždin sits third domestically while Rudeš holds ninth position in the standings.
  • Form: Varaždin posts a form score of 37.5 compared to Rudeš at 12.5.
  • Squad: Squad details remain unavailable within the provided metrics for either side.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data appears absent from the current fixture information.
  • Transition: Transition metrics show no specific values listed for this match.
  • Set pieces: Set piece xG indicators remain unavailable due to missing data sources.
  • xVariable: Varaždin holds the stronger power score by a margin of 39.7 points.
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
Rudeš A. Peternac
A. Peternac
1.88
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.75
2.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 83 L
Rijeka Rank: 74 W
Slaven Koprivnica Rank: 64 W
Hajduk Split Rank: 75 W
Istra 1961 Rank: 65 W
Vukovar Rank: 57 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.75 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 67 W
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 84 L
Osijek Rank: 66 L
Rijeka Rank: 71 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
70.48
30.76
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Varaždin
Rudeš
Power Score
70.48
30.76
League Position
3
9
Global Rank
237
862

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

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-3-1-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 5 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Anđelko Herjavec
Capacity
10800
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

33
Josip Silic
Josip Silic Goalkeeper
7.52
17
Ivan Mamut
Ivan Mamut Centre Forward
7.18
20
Gregor Sikosek
Gregor Sikosek Left Back
6.96
23
Frane Maglica
Frane Maglica Right Back
6.64
28
Ivan Canjuga
Ivan Canjuga Defensive Midfield
7.8
10
Aleksa Latkovic
Aleksa Latkovic Right Wing
6.98
38
Iuri Tavares
Iuri Tavares Left Wing
6.94
13
Mario Mladenovski
Mario Mladenovski Right Back
7.19
16
Novak Tepsic
Novak Tepsic Left Back
6.81
22
Luka Mamic
Luka Mamic Attacking Midfield
7.09
24
Mario Marina
Mario Marina Defensive Midfield
6.65

Starting XI ▼

95
Lovre Rogic
Lovre Rogic Goalkeeper
7.07
7
Lenny Ilecic
Lenny Ilecic Attacker
6.9
11
Jurica Poldrugac
Jurica Poldrugac Attacker
7.15
20
Jakov Blagaic
Jakov Blagaic Attacking Midfield
6.44
5
Marko Stolnik
Marko Stolnik Right Back
6.64
2
Toni Kolega
Toni Kolega Left Back
6.48
4
Vedran Celjak
Vedran Celjak Left Back
6.98
14
Bruno Unusic
Bruno Unusic Right Back
6.07
15
Noa Skoko
Noa Skoko Central Midfield
7
24
Ivan Djoric
Ivan Djoric Central Midfield
6.15
28
Xavi
Xavi Central Midfield
6.78

CONCLUSION

Varaždin enters the fixture with superior league standing and power metrics that suggest control over proceedings against lower-placed Rudeš. The home environment at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec adds further support for the third-placed side. Limited recent form records leave room for both teams to shape the outcome through current preparations. Rudeš faces a steep challenge given the nine-point gap in standings and lower power rating. Focus shifts toward open play execution as set piece data stays unavailable. Overall the contest promises a domestic league battle where positional differences may influence the flow from the opening whistle onward.