Varaždin vs Gorica Live Stream, Predictions

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Varaždin

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Varaždin prepare for this game coming off the back of a 1-1 Prva Liga draw versus Dinamo Zagreb.

In that game, Varaždin had 40% possession and 8 shots on goal with 4 on target. The only player to score for Varaždin was Dimitar Mitrovski (76'). On the other side, Dinamo Zagreb had 14 attempts on goal with 1 on target. Bruno Petković (82') was the scorer for Dinamo Zagreb.

Matches featuring Varaždin have been pretty ponderous encounters recently with a vacuum of clinical finishing being a real hallmark. Over their past 6 games, the exceptionally low goal aggregate of 6 has been recorded between both them and their combatants at an average of 1 goal per game. That aside, it remains to be seen whether that trend shall be maintained in this match.

A look at their previous results shows us that Varaždin:

• haven't lost in the league to Gorica in their previous 3 matches.
• are unbeaten in their previous 2 home league matches.
• are without a home win in the past 3 league games.

Gorica

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Previously, Gorica drew 1-1 in the Prva Liga match with Lokomotiva Zagreb.

In that game, Gorica managed 46% possession and 3 shots at goal with 2 on target. The only player to score for Gorica was Merveil Ndockyt (30'). Lokomotiva Zagreb had 12 shots at goal with 5 of them on target. Robert Mudražija (42') was the scorer for Lokomotiva Zagreb.

It has become apparent that Gorica have had real problems scoring goals over their previous 6 encounters, recording the unsatisfactory return of only 4. In those fixtures, Gorica have also seen the collective goal aggregate of their opponents equal 9.

Ahead of this clash, Gorica are without an away win for the past 17 league matches. Their travelling supporters must be so depressed.

↔️ Head to head

A review of their prior head to head clashes going back to 30/09/2023 shows us that Varaždin have won 3 of these & Gorica 1, with the tally of drawn results being 2.

A sum of 16 goals were shared by the two clubs in this period, with 9 of them for Bumbari and 7 for Gorica. The average number of goals per game works out to 2.67.

The previous league encounter featuring the two was Prva Liga match day 19 on 25/01/2025 when the final score was Gorica 1-1 Varaždin.

That time, Gorica had 49% possession and 6 attempts at goal with 2 of them on target. Their only player on the scoresheet was Ante Erceg (43').

At the other end, Varaždin had 9 shots at goal with 3 of them on target. Aleksa Latković (34') scored.

The match was refereed by Zdenko Lovrić.

✨ Prediction

Here, we’re thinking that Gorica might well have a job on their hands to breach the defence of this Varaždin team who we think will likely gain the upper hand.

We’re therefore expecting a very even contest with a 1-0 victory for Varaždin after 90 minutes.

There should be little in it.

Peter Guest, 08:04 02/04/2025