Zagora's recent matches have consistently generated substantial goal totals. Their previous Croatian Cup tie ended in a 4-2 win against Bratstvo Jurovec, and their last five games across all competitions have produced a combined 25 goals. With NK Varazdin showing decisive attacking output, such as their four-goal performance at NK Slaven Belupo, the match profiles strongly for at least three total goals.
Zagora vs NK Varazdin prediction
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Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · +1 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +5 goal difference
Our verdict
StrongBetGenius backs Over 2.5 Goals (Total Goals) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Zagora host NK Varazdin in the Round of 32 of the Croatian Cup. The home side advanced to this stage following an entertaining 4-2 victory over Bratstvo Jurovec and enter this tie having been involved in consistently open encounters in recent weeks.
Zagora have displayed reliable finishing by scoring 15 goals over their past five matches, but their defensive record remains an issue, with 14 goals conceded across that same period. Recent high-scoring fixtures, including a 4-4 draw against Jarun and a 3-5 defeat to Koprivnica, highlight their open style of play.
NK Varazdin travel with three wins from their last five matches, which include a 4-1 away victory against NK Slaven Belupo and 2-0 home wins over both HNK Rijeka and Rudes. Their proven scoring capability combined with Zagora's open approach points toward an active cup clash.
Key factors
- Zagora have scored in all five of their most recent fixtures, totaling 15 goals scored.
- Zagora have conceded 14 goals in their last five matches, failing to keep a clean sheet.
- NK Varazdin have won three of their last five matches across all competitions.
- Zagora's initial cup fixture this campaign finished as a high-scoring 4-2 victory over Bratstvo Jurovec.
Statistical comparison
Zagora at home vs NK Varazdin away3 published markets
Zagora have found the net in each of their last five matches, scoring three or more goals on three separate occasions, but they have also failed to record a clean sheet in any of those games. NK Varazdin have scored seven goals in their last five fixtures and possess the attacking quality to exploit Zagora's open backline while contending with the hosts' reliable scoring form.
Over 2.5 Goals — 76% confidence
Zagora's recent matches have consistently generated substantial goal totals. Their previous Croatian Cup tie ended in a 4-2 win against Bratstvo Jurovec, and their last five games across all competitions have produced a combined 25 goals. With NK Varazdin showing decisive attacking output, such as their four-goal performance at NK Slaven Belupo, the match profiles strongly for at least three total goals.
Yes — 70% confidence
Zagora have found the net in each of their last five matches, scoring three or more goals on three separate occasions, but they have also failed to record a clean sheet in any of those games. NK Varazdin have scored seven goals in their last five fixtures and possess the attacking quality to exploit Zagora's open backline while contending with the hosts' reliable scoring form.
These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.
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