In the Croatian league match, Rijeka and NK Varaždin played out a 1-1 draw. The hosts took the lead in the very first minute, but the visitors equalised from the penalty spot in the second half. Rijeka dominated possession with 69 % and earned 12 corners compared to none for their opponents. Despite playing against ten men after a red card for Varaždin, Rijeka were unable to find a winning goal. Overall, the home side controlled the game but could not convert their superiority into victory.

Bookmakers set the line at 2.5 goals. Rijeka average 2.4 goals per game, Varaždin 1.2; the chance of over 2.5 goals is estimated at 58%.

A home win is priced at 1.79 (≈56% probability). The draw sits around 29%, while an away win is valued at 24%. Rijeka have won three of the last five head-to-heads, supporting a 52-55% likelihood of victory.