Dinamo Zagreb vs Varazdin Prediction & Betting Tips

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Dinamo Zagreb return home looking to steady their form after a mixed run in league and Europe. Varazdin arrive with improved confidence from two clean sheets in their last three league matches. Recent meetings between the sides have produced competitive scorelines and the pattern points toward another tight contest.

Dinamo Zagreb Seek Control at Home

Dinamo Zagreb have had an inconsistent spell across competitions. Their domestic win against Rijeka at 2-1 showed they can still impose themselves when the rhythm is right, although that has been followed by setbacks.

The 2-1 defeat at Istra and the 1-0 loss at Vukovar highlighted problems protecting space in transition, while the 0-3 Europa League match against Celta Vigo exposed defensive gaps at a higher tempo. Their draw at Malmo at 1-1 in Europe showed more stability, although they seldom carried sustained threat.

The home crowd will expect a reaction and the fixture history gives them encouragement. They have beaten Varazdin twice in the last three meetings at home, including a 1-0 win in May 2025 and a 3-2 victory in December 2024.

Even so, recent performances suggest they may need patience to break down a Varazdin side that has tightened up defensively in recent weeks.

Varazdin Aim to Extend Recent Progress

Varazdin arrive with signs of growing resilience. Their 1-0 win against Rijeka was a strong response after a difficult October, and the goalless draw at Osijek underlined their improved structure off the ball.

They did suffer a setback at home to Slaven Belupo at 1-3, yet their 3-1 win away at Gorica showed that they can be decisive when given space to counter. The narrow 1-0 defeat at Istra earlier in the month also reflected a more competitive edge compared to previous away trips.

They have managed to trouble Dinamo Zagreb regularly in recent seasons. The 2-2 draw in August 2025 and the 1-1 draw in March 2025 showed they can compete physically and create chances. Their challenge will be sustaining that level for longer spells given Dinamo Zagreb’s tendency to raise their pace at home.

Dinamo Zagreb vs Varazdin Prediction

The correct score tip in the data favours a 2-1 home win at 9.00 odds and it aligns naturally with how both teams have approached recent matches. Dinamo Zagreb still create enough pressure at home to force openings and Varazdin have conceded in four of their last five league games. At the same time Varazdin’s growing confidence suggests they can ask questions on the break, which keeps the 2-1 pattern realistic.

Both teams to score at 2.00 odds is another option supported by the recent head to head record. Four of the last five meetings have seen goals at both ends, including the 2-2 result in August 2025 and the 3-2 match in December 2024.

Dinamo Zagreb have also conceded in four of their last five fixtures, and Varazdin’s improved away displays hint at enough attacking threat to continue that trend.

Putting these elements together, a tight match with chances for both sides fits the current form and the historical tone of the fixture. Dinamo Zagreb have the edge at home, yet Varazdin’s recent solidity keeps the contest open enough for the visiting side to contribute on the scoreboard. A 2-1 home win remains a plausible outcome given the balance of the data.

Peter Green- November 19, 2025

Dinamo Zagreb vs Varazdin Betting Tips

Correct score: Dinamo Zagreb 2-1

OK

9.00 Odds

Both Teams to Score

OK

2.00 Odds