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Saturday, 17 October 2026

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Varteks Varaždin vs Hrvatski Dragovoljac Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 0.85 expected goals for Varteks Varaždin and 1.67 for Hrvatski Dragovoljac, a combined total of 2.53. That distribution gives Hrvatski Dragovoljac the largest share of the 1X2 market at 57%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 46% for over 2.5 goals and 47% for both teams to score, with 0–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 57% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Hrvatski Dragovoljac win

56.9% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

0.85 – 1.67

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Varteks Varaždin home form

    2 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Hrvatski Dragovoljac away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Hrvatski Dragovoljac to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 57%, against 19% / 24% / 57% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 0.85 goals for Varteks Varaždin and 1.67 for Hrvatski Dragovoljac, a combined 2.53 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Varteks Varaždin win19%
Draw24%
Hrvatski Dragovoljac win57%

Double chance 1X

43%

Double chance 12

76%

Double chance X2

81%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals72%
Over 2.5 goals46%
Over 3.5 goals25%
Both teams to score47%

Correct score

  • 0–113.4%
  • 1–111.4%
  • 0–211.2%
  • 1–29.5%
  • 0–08.0%

Recent form

Varteks Varaždin

  • 2026-10-03T13:30:00.000Z · H vs Koprivnica · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Bjelovar · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Inter Zapresic · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T14:30:00.000Z · A vs Dugo Selo · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-05T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Uskok Klis · 1-4 (L)

Hrvatski Dragovoljac

  • 2026-10-03T13:30:00.000Z · A vs Grobničan Čavle · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-25T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Križevci · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Trnje · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T14:30:00.000Z · H vs Slavonija Požega · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-09T14:30:00.000Z · H vs NK Slaven Belupo · 0-5 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Second NL table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Uskok Klis97021421
2Dugo Selo10613819
3Bjelovar10532918
4Jarun9360515
5Solin10433415
6Slavonija Požega10433315
7Trnje10424214
8Uljanik10424-314
9Inter Zapresic10343-113
10Zagora10262112
11Križevci10334-312
12Grobničan Čavle10334-612
13Hrvatski Dragovoljac10325-711
14Lucko10244-210
15Varteks Varaždin10226-98
16Koprivnica10127-155

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Hrvatski Dragovoljac win, at 56.9%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 47% and over 2.5 goals at 46%.

A 57% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.