Croatia - Prva HNLData current as of 17 July 2026

Varaždin vs Hajduk Split: match statistics

Varaždin crest
Varaždin
1 : 1half-time 1:1
Hajduk Split crest
Hajduk Split
125%(3.40)
X25%(3.10)
250%(2.00)

Hajduk Split presents a clear advantage in this clash, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 14 wins this season. The guests are distinguished by their possession dominance (58% average away) and a solid defense, conceding on average only 1 goal per away match with 45% clean sheets. Varaždin, despite decent home form (45% wins), has a negative goal difference at home (-1) and concedes an average of 1.55 goals per match. xG statistics also favor Hajduk (1.66 xG away vs 1.54 xG for Varaždin at home), confirming the guests' qualitative edge. Both teams have identical form in the last 5 matches (1.8 PPG), however, Hajduk wins 55% of their away games, making them the favorite for this meeting. I expect a difficult match for the hosts, with the advantage going to the experienced Hajduk Split.

Varaždin vs Hajduk Split: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Varaždin play Hajduk Split in Prva HNL (Croatia). The match date is 28 February 2026 at 17:45. Final score: 1:1.

Current form

Varaždin: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Hajduk Split: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.

Goal statistics

Varaždin scores 1.31 and concedes 1.28 goals per match. Hajduk Split scores 1.69 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.66 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Varaždin 61%, Hajduk Split 44%. Over 2.5: Varaždin 47%, Hajduk Split 44%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 49%.

xG, shots and style

Hajduk Split has higher xG: 1.76 vs 1.37. Varaždin: 11.5 shots per match, Hajduk Split: 14.4.

Match halves

Varaždin: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.53. Hajduk Split: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.92.

Goals by minute

Varaždin: 0-15 (10 goals). Hajduk Split: 76-90+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Prva HNL: 2.66 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 49%.

Head-to-head

3 H2H matches: 1-1-1. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 67%.

Match description

Hajduk Split presents a clear advantage in this clash, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 14 wins this season. The guests are distinguished by their possession dominance (58% average away) and a solid defense, conceding on average only 1 goal per away match with 45% clean sheets. Varaždin, despite decent home form (45% wins), has a negative goal difference at home (-1) and concedes an average of 1.55 goals per match. xG statistics also favor Hajduk (1.66 xG away vs 1.54 xG for Varaždin at home), confirming the guests' qualitative edge. Both teams have identical form in the last 5 matches (1.8 PPG), however, Hajduk wins 55% of their away games, making them the favorite for this meeting. I expect a difficult match for the hosts, with the advantage going to the experienced Hajduk Split.

Half-by-half

1 : 1
1st half
0 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

32Possession (%)68
VaraždinHajduk Split
6Shots23
VaraždinHajduk Split
2Shots on target5
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0.84xG2.53
VaraždinHajduk Split
1Corners14
VaraždinHajduk Split
43Dangerous attacks103
VaraždinHajduk Split
11Fouls19
VaraždinHajduk Split
3Cards1
VaraždinHajduk Split

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

VaraždinHajduk Split
1.31Goals scored / match1.69
VaraždinHajduk Split
1.28Goals conceded / match1
VaraždinHajduk Split
45%Average possession58%
VaraždinHajduk Split
3.89Shots on target / match5.47
VaraždinHajduk Split

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

11.53Shots per match14.39
VaraždinHajduk Split
3.89Shots on target5.47
VaraždinHajduk Split
11.3%Shot conversion11.8%
VaraždinHajduk Split
45%Possession58%
VaraždinHajduk Split
1.37xG for1.76
VaraždinHajduk Split
1.69xG against1.22
VaraždinHajduk Split

Shooting quality

Varaždin: BalancedHajduk Split: Dominant
VaraždinHajduk Split
Accuracy (shots on target)34%38%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.340.31

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Hajduk Split is 14% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / match - Varaždin · 1.6 pts / match - Hajduk Split

Varaždin
LLDWW
Season result split
42% W25% R33% P
Season (W-D-L)
15-9-12
1.50 pts / match · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
9-6-3
Last 5 at home
3-2-0
DWWDW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.22Opponent xG: 1.50BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%
Hajduk Split
DWLDW
Season result split
56% W22% R22% P
Season (W-D-L)
20-8-8
1.89 pts / match · goal difference +25
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
8-6-4
Last 5 away
1-3-1
WDDLD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.33Opponent xG: 1.61BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Hajduk Split is 29% better for: goals scored per match.

1.31 goals / match - Varaždin · 1.69 goals / match - Hajduk Split

Hajduk Split is 28% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.28 goals / match - Varaždin · 1 goals / match - Hajduk Split

Varaždin scoring profile: strong

Varaždin scores in 83% of matches (30 of 36 matches), while Hajduk Split keeps a clean sheet in 39% (14 of 36 matches).

Hajduk Split scoring profile: very strong

Hajduk Split scores in 78% of matches (28 of 36 matches), while Varaždin keeps a clean sheet in 28% (10 of 36 matches).

47Goals scored (season)61
VaraždinHajduk Split
46Goals conceded (season)36
VaraždinHajduk Split
2.58Average goals in match2.69
VaraždinHajduk Split
7Goals scored (last 5)10
VaraždinHajduk Split
6Goals conceded (last 5)7
VaraždinHajduk Split

How often they score at least...

83%1 goal78%
VaraždinHajduk Split
39%2 goals53%
VaraždinHajduk Split
6%3 goals22%
VaraždinHajduk Split
3%4 goals6%
VaraždinHajduk Split

How often they concede at least...

72%1 goal61%
VaraždinHajduk Split
33%2 goals25%
VaraždinHajduk Split
19%3 goals8%
VaraždinHajduk Split
3%4 goals3%
VaraždinHajduk Split

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

52%
League average

Goal patterns

31%BTTS at half-time22%
VaraždinHajduk Split
0%BTTS in both halves8%
VaraždinHajduk Split
19%Scored in both halves42%
VaraždinHajduk Split

BTTS and goal count

44%Min. 3 goals and BTTS33%
VaraždinHajduk Split
3%Min. 3 goals without BTTS11%
VaraždinHajduk Split
60%BTTS - last 560%
VaraždinHajduk Split

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

78%Min. 1 goal before half-time78%
VaraždinHajduk Split
50%Min. 2 goals before half-time42%
VaraždinHajduk Split
8%Min. 3 goals before half-time11%
VaraždinHajduk Split

2nd half

72%Min. 1 goal after half-time75%
VaraždinHajduk Split
31%Min. 2 goals after half-time36%
VaraždinHajduk Split
14%Min. 3 goals after half-time14%
VaraždinHajduk Split

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Hajduk Split is 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.44 pts / match - Varaždin · 1.61 pts / match - Hajduk Split

Varaždin - half-time state
33% leading44% draw22% trailing
Hajduk Split - half-time state
42% leading36% draw22% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.44Points per match (1st half)1.61
VaraždinHajduk Split
0.78Goals scored (1st half)0.78
VaraždinHajduk Split
0.58Goals conceded (1st half)0.61
VaraždinHajduk Split
1.36Average goals (1st half)1.39
VaraždinHajduk Split
53%Clean sheet before half-time58%
VaraždinHajduk Split
39%No goal before half-time42%
VaraždinHajduk Split

After half-time (2nd half)

1.25Points per match (2nd half)1.81
VaraždinHajduk Split
0.53Goals scored (2nd half)0.92
VaraždinHajduk Split
0.69Goals conceded (2nd half)0.39
VaraždinHajduk Split
1.22Average goals (2nd half)1.31
VaraždinHajduk Split
56%Clean sheet after half-time64%
VaraždinHajduk Split
58%No goal after half-time39%
VaraždinHajduk Split

Varaždin - second-half results

31% W33% R36% P
52
Half-time points
28
Half-time goals
+7
Goal difference (1st half)
45
Second-half points
-6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.44
PPG before half-time
Lead holding127%

Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Hajduk Split - second-half results

47% W39% R14% P
58
Half-time points
28
Half-time goals
+6
Goal difference (1st half)
65
Second-half points
+19
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.61
PPG before half-time
Lead holding133%

Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.2

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Varaždin - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.000.80
Goals scored / match1.00.4
Goals conceded / match0.40.8
Average goals in match1.41.2
1 goal80%80%
2 goals40%20%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal20%60%
Goal difference+3-2
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 20% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 5
Hajduk Split - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.601.60
Goals scored / match1.20.8
Goals conceded / match1.00.4
Average goals in match2.21.2
1 goal80%60%
2 goals60%20%
3 goals40%20%
Clean sheet20%60%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference+1+2
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 60% - Half-time goals total: 6

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Varaždin
ScoredConceded
10
3
0-15
8
12
16-30
10
6
31-45
6
11
46-60
6
5
61-75
7
9
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

Hajduk Split
ScoredConceded
10
9
0-15
11
7
16-30
7
6
31-45
9
5
46-60
10
3
61-75
14
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goli). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.64
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.2 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
99%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
53%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+1%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
65%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
4%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 25 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Varaždin

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.32
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.35
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.06
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.41
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
90%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
107%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.10
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.3
Late goals
15% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 21% come in the first quarter-hour.
15%

Hajduk Split

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.54
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.15
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-12.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.07
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.22
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
141%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
68%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.29
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
23% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 16% come in the first quarter-hour.
23%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Prva HNL).

Teams vs league

VaraždinLigaHajduk Split
Average goals in match 2.582.66 2.69
Both teams scored 61%52% 44%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 47%49% 44%
Clean sheets 28%28% 39%
Goal before half-time 78%77% 78%
Goal after half-time 72%77% 75%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.66
Average goals per match
52%
Both teams scored
49%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
28%
Clean sheets
1.46
Home goals / match
1.20
Away goals / match
+22%
Home attack advantage
+18%
Home defence advantage
+18%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
77%
1 goal
38%
2 goals
9%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
77%
1 goal
39%
2 goals
17%
3 goals
5%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Recent meetings (3): Varaždin 1 - 1 - 1 Hajduk Split. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 67% matches.

FAQ

What was the result of Varaždin vs Hajduk Split?

The Prva HNL match finished Varaždin 1:1 Hajduk Split. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Varaždin and Hajduk Split?

In the last 3 head-to-head matches Varaždin won 1, Hajduk Split won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Varaždin vs Hajduk Split?

Varaždin score 1.31 goals per game on average and Hajduk Split 1.69. The Prva HNL average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Varaždin's matches and 44% of Hajduk Split's.

What form are Varaždin and Hajduk Split in?

Over the last 5 games Varaždin have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Hajduk Split 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Varaždin vs Hajduk Split?

This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.