Prediction for match Varazdin — Lokomotiva Zagreb

Match Analysis: Varazdin vs Lokomotiva Zagreb

Varazdin and Lokomotiva Zagreb will face off on December 7th in the Croatian HNL. The odds for the outcomes are as follows: a Varazdin win is at 2.32, a draw is at 3.16, and Lokomotiva Zagreb's victory is at 3.06. In terms of probability percentages, Varazdin is at 40.12%, a draw is at 29.46%, and Lokomotiva Zagreb is at 30.42%. Based on these figures, Varazdin appears slightly favored, but the gap between the teams is not significant, promising a tight contest.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Varazdin drew 1-1 with Hajduk Split (29.11), lost 1-3 to Dinamo Zagreb (22.11), and won 1-0 against Rijeka (09.11). Lokomotiva Zagreb, on the other hand, drew all three of their recent matches: 1-1 with Rijeka (30.11), 1-1 with Osijek (23.11), and 1-1 with Slaven Belupo (08.11). The last head-to-head match between the teams was on September 20th, when Lokomotiva Zagreb won 1-0. Over the last five matches: Varazdin's ball possession was 42.6%, compared to Lokomotiva Zagreb's 61%. In terms of yellow cards, Varazdin averaged 1.4 compared to Lokomotiva Zagreb's 2.2, fouls were 12.2 to 15.6, and offsides were 0.8 for Varazdin and 2.6 for Lokomotiva Zagreb.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Varazdin's average total goals were 2.2, while Lokomotiva Zagreb's were 2.8. Both teams saw the total over 2.5 goals in 2 out of 5 matches. Similarly, the total over 1.5 goals in the first half occurred 2 out of 5 times for each team. In the second half, Varazdin had over 1.5 goals only once in 5 matches, and Lokomotiva Zagreb never. Varazdin most frequently scores between the 31st and 45th minutes and 46th to 60th minutes (33% each), while Lokomotiva Zagreb scores mostly in the final minutes, from the 76th to 90th (50%). Varazdin concedes most frequently between the 31st and 45th minutes (40%), as does Lokomotiva Zagreb (50%). Both teams' average scoring does not significantly exceed 2.5 goals, with goals scored at 0.8 for Varazdin and 1 for Lokomotiva Zagreb, and goals conceded at 1.4 and 1.8 respectively. Over a five-match span, neither team exhibits a consistent over-profile, and second-half performances tend to be low-scoring. The line for total goals over 2.25 is at 1.82, and over 2.5 is at 2.11. Considering the frequency of outcomes and average scoring, a bet on over 2.25 goals seems the most balanced for this match.

Corner Totals Analysis

The average number of corners per match for Varazdin is 3.6, and for Lokomotiva Zagreb, it's 6.6, totaling 10.2. Over the last five matches, the total corners over 9.5 occurred 4 times for Varazdin and 3 times for Lokomotiva Zagreb. The odds for total corners over 9.5 are 2.02, and under is 1.71. A bet on over 9.5 corners seems logical, given both teams' average numbers and frequency of outcomes. For corners, Varazdin is the favorite with odds of 2.09. Overall, expect active wing play and a high number of corners, especially from Lokomotiva Zagreb.