HNK Gorica vs NK Varazdin prediction

HNK Gorica welcome NK Varazdin in round seven of the HNL, looking to turn around a difficult start to their league campaign. Gorica sit bottom of the table in tenth place with just one point from six matches, having recorded five defeats and a single draw. Their main challenge has been in front of goal, managing only two goals across those six fixtures and failing to score in four of them.

In contrast, NK Varazdin have enjoyed a productive opening stretch, currently occupying third position with 13 points from six matches. With four wins, one draw and one loss, Varazdin have shown reliable attacking output, netting 11 goals while conceding only five. Attackers like I. Canjuga, who has three goals and two assists, have provided dependable incision in the final third.

Head-to-head history also favors the visitors in terms of avoiding defeat. Over their past ten encounters across all competitions, Varazdin have won three times and drawn six, with Gorica winning just once. Given the contrast in early-season form and Gorica's scoring struggles, Varazdin hold a clear advantage heading into this encounter.