League-position context
NK Varazdin rank4th
HNK Rijeka rank2nd
NK Varazdin points49
HNK Rijeka points65
NK Varazdin: #4 Β· 49 pts Β· GD +4
16 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
HNK Rijeka: #2 Β· 65 pts Β· GD +28
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 28 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.