Varazdin vs HNK Gorica prediction

Varazdin

For Varazdin, we analyze their last 8 matches, taking into account various factors such as the quality of their performance, the match results, the location of the match (whether it was played at home or away), and the strength of their opponents. To determine the strength of the opponents, we look at the results of their previous matches. For each game, we will give the team Varazdin conditional points, which later will be used to determine the favorite.

HNK Gorica

Similarly, for HNK Gorica, we analyze their last 8 matches using the same approach.

Identifying the favourite

After analyzing both teams' last 8 matches, we've assigned 252 points to the home team and 183 points to the away team. This suggests that one team has an advantage over the other. However, it's important to consider that the home team (Varazdin) is playing on their own turf, which may slightly improve their chances of winning.

To determine what percentage of victories each team achieves at home and away, we've compiled statistics from several recent years to eliminate any chance-related factors. It turns out that 62.75% of victories for the team Varazdin occurred in home matches. For the team HNK Gorica this indicator is 74.19%. On average, this equates to 68.47%, suggesting a slight advantage for Varazdin all other things being equal.

Now, to determine the favorite of the match, we will take 68.47% of the home team's points and 31.53% of the away team's points. It turns out that the favorite of the match is Varazdin with an advantage of 173 points against 58. If we convert it to a percentage ratio, it will be 74.91% to 25.09%.

Bookmakers odds and probability

Now let's see who the bookmakers consider the favorite and compare their data with our calculations. The bookmakers estimate the probability of a draw in this match at 30.03% with a coefficient of 3.33. The coefficient for the home team's victory is 2.28, and for the away team's victory it is 3.83. If we exclude the draw, the probability of the home team's victory will be 62.72%, and the away team's victory - 37.28%. This differs from our calculations.

Match prediction

As a result of the analysis conducted, an inaccuracy was found in the bookmaker's line. In our opinion, the probability of Varazdin's victory is an order of magnitude higher than what the bookmakers think. The difference is 12.2%. The coefficient for the team's victory is 2.28, while in reality, it should be 1.91.

We suggest using our prediction. But we do not guarantee that the bet will definitely win. Our strategy is designed to generate profits over the long term.