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Varaždin

CroatiaCroatiaFounded 1932
Nikola Šafarić
Nikola ŠafarićManager
Stadion Anđelko Herjavec
Home Venue
Stadion Anđelko Herjavec
10,800 capacity

Season Report & Analysis

Varaždin - League 2025/2026

Comprehensive statistical analysis of Varaždin's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.

Varaždin is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 6th position with 23 points from 18 matches. The team represents Croatia in this competition.

The team's record of 6 wins from 18 matches represents a 33.3% win rate, showing mixed results throughout the campaign. With 22 goals scored and 25 goals conceded, the team achieved a -3 goal difference, indicating areas for improvement in both attack and defense. The team averaged 1.22 goals per game, demonstrating modest attacking output.

This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of Varaždin's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 18 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.

Home Advantage

+87.5%

Strong home advantage

Points per Game

1.67Home
0.89Away

Home vs Away Points

Performance Summary

Varaždin's home advantage is 0.78 points per game, indicating that the team significantly benefits from playing in front of their home supporters. The team averages 1.67 points at home compared to 0.89 points away.

Varaždin has accumulated 15 points at home from 9 matches (4W 3D 2L) and 8 points away from 9 matches (2W 2D 5L). This demonstrates a significant home advantage, highlighting their reliance on home support and familiar surroundings. The team's ability to consistently perform at home suggests they thrive in their own stadium environment.

The team's strong home form, with 1.67 points per game at home, indicates that Varaždin leverages their home advantage effectively. This consistent performance in front of their supporters is a key strength that contributes significantly to their overall season performance.

Average Goals per Match

2.83

Across 18 matches

Team Goals per Game

1.22

Goals scored per match

Goals per Match Distribution

Distribution by Percentage

0-1 goals
5 matches (27.8%)
2-3 goals
6 matches (33.3%)
4-5 goals
6 matches (33.3%)
6+ goals
1 matches (5.6%)

Summary

Across 18 completed matches for Varaždin, the team's matches average 2.83 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 2-3 goals, representing 6 matches (33.3% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.

Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 27.8% of matches (5 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 7 times (38.9% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.

The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 1.22 goals per game average, reflecting a focus on defensive organization and strategic play. This distribution indicates that the team prioritizes defensive stability, making every goal valuable and matches often decided by fine margins and tactical execution.

Yellow Cards

271.50 per match

Red Cards

30.17 per match

Total Cards

301.67 per match

Total Fouls

1779.83 per match

Cards per Foul

0.169High frequency

Cards Distribution

Penalty Conversion

No penalty data available

Penalty statistics will appear here once data is collected

Disciplinary Events Overview

Disciplinary Analysis

Varaždin has demonstrated a relatively disciplined style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 30 total cards issued across 18 matches, with 27 yellow cards and 3 red cards. This translates to an average of 1.67 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.

Yellow card distribution shows that 90.0% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 1.50 yellow cards per match. Red cards accounted for 10.0% of total disciplinary actions, with an average of 0.17 red cards per match. The team recorded 177 total fouls, averaging 9.83 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.

Overall, the disciplinary record of Varaždin reflects a disciplined approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.

Attack Efficiency

1.22

Goals per game

Defense Efficiency

1.39

Goals conceded per game

Points Efficiency

1.28

Points per game

Efficiency Analysis

Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively Varaždin converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 1.22 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 1.39 goals per game.

The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.Varaždin leads in points efficiency with 1.28 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.

Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. Varaždin's goal difference of -3 reflects that the team concedes more goals than they score on average, suggesting defensive improvements are needed.

Incoming
3
Outgoing
6
Spent
€0
Recouped
€150,000

Varaždin shows a Net seller posture this window: spent €0 and recouped €150,000, for a net of €150,000. Incoming moves: 3, outgoing moves: 6.

Roberto Puncec
Roberto Puncec
Aug 18, 2025
Free
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David Puclin
David Puclin
Aug 18, 2025
Free
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Domagoj Begonja
Domagoj Begonja
Aug 11, 2025
Free
KustošijaKustošija
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TeamInboundOutboundSpentRecoupedNet
Varaždin
36€0€150,000+€150,000
Dinamo Zagreb
510€1,000,000€1,750,000+€750,000
Hajduk Split
45€0€800,000+€800,000
Istra 1961
04€0€0€0
Slaven Koprivnica
24€0€0€0
Rijeka
25€0€0€0
Gorica
212€0€0€0
Lokomotiva Zagreb
43€0€0€0
Vukovar
94€0€0€0
Osijek
03€0€0€0
Varaždin
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€150,000
Net+€150,000
Dinamo Zagreb
Activity (in/out)15
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€2,750,000
Net+€750,000
Hajduk Split
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€800,000
Net+€800,000
Istra 1961
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Slaven Koprivnica
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Rijeka
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Gorica
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Vukovar
Activity (in/out)13
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Osijek
Activity (in/out)3
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Monsef Bakrar
Monsef BakrarNew York CityDinamo Zagreb
€1,000,000
Mauro Perkovic
Mauro PerkovicDinamo ZagrebCracovia Kraków
€1,000,000
Filip Uremovic
Filip UremovicHajduk SplitKawasaki Frontale
€800,000
Dario Spikic
Dario SpikicDinamo ZagrebRio Ave
€600,000
Jaime Sierra
Jaime SierraVaraždinQabala
€150,000
Nikola Cavlina
Nikola CavlinaDinamo ZagrebComo
€150,000
Summary

The most aggressive spender is Dinamo Zagreb (€1,000,000 outlay), while Dinamo Zagreb leads receipts at €1,750,000. Net leaders are topped by Hajduk Split (+€800,000), with the largest deficit at Istra 1961 (€0). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Monsef Bakrar for €1,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.

Summary

Ivan Mamut leads Varaždin's scoring charts with 5 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Ivan Mamut has provided the most assists with 3, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 10 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.

These players represent the elite talent in Varaždin, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.

Summary

This ranking compares Varaždin's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where Varaždin's players rank within the competition.

In the goal-scoring category, Varaždin's top scorer Ivan Mamut ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with 5 goals, contributing valuable goals to Varaždin's attack.

For assists, Varaždin's top playmaker Ivan Mamut ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with 3 assists, providing valuable creativity to Varaždin's attack.

In player ratings, Varaždin's highest-rated player Iuri António Teixeira Tavares ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with a 7.0 rating, contributing consistently to Varaždin's performances.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Varaždin's position, form, and what's at stake.

Summary

A European qualification battle sees Varaždin (6th, 23 pts) host Gorica (7th, 19 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 1 position and 4 points, making this a must-win for Varaždin.

A European qualification battle sees Varaždin (6th, 23 pts) visit Slaven Koprivnica (4th, 26 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 2 positions and 3 points, making this a must-win for Varaždin.

In a relegation six-pointer, Varaždin (6th, 23 pts) hosts Osijek (10th, 14 pts) with survival at stake. Varaždin has struggled recently, managing just 0 points from their last 3 matches. Osijek has also found points hard to come by, with only 0 points in their recent games.

A European qualification battle sees Varaždin (6th, 23 pts) visit Rijeka (5th, 24 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 1 position and 1 point, making this a must-win for Varaždin.

A must-win fixture for Varaždin (6th, 23 pts) as they host Dinamo Zagreb (1th, 38 pts).

What is Varaždin's current position?

Varaždin is currently in position #6 with 23 points from 18 matches.

Who is Varaždin's top scorer?

Ivan Mamut leads Varaždin with 5 goals this season.

How has Varaždin performed at home vs away?

Varaždin has earned 15 points at home and 8 points away. The team performs better at home.

What is Varaždin's goal difference?

Varaždin has a goal difference of -3, having scored 22 goals and conceded 25 goals.

How many clean sheets has Varaždin kept?

Varaždin has kept 4 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.22 clean sheets per game.

What is Varaždin's win rate?

Varaždin has a win rate of 33.3%, with 6 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses.

Varaždin is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #6 with 23 points from 18 matches, achieving a record of 6 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses. The team averages 1.22 goals per game with a 33.3% win rate.

Varaždin has a goal difference of -3, having scored 22 goals and conceded 25 goals.Ivan Mamut tops the scoring charts with 5 goals. Ivan Mamut leads in assists with 3, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.

Home and away performance analysis shows that Varaždin has earned 15 home pointscompared to 8 away points. The team demonstrates a slight home advantage with a 0.8% difference.

Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 2-3 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 33.3% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was Varaždin vs Lokomotiva Zagreb, ending 4-2 with 6 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when Varaždin defeated Hajduk Split 2-0 with a 2-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of Varaždin's season.

This comprehensive analysis covers Varaždin's performance in the 2025/2026 season in Croatia, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.