September 3rd features a match where Varaždin will host Gorica in a meeting of these two closely matched 1. HNL teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 24 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, 4th placed Varaždin, recorded a 2-1 win against Rijeka. Näis Djouahra scored the first goal for Rijeka in the 47th minute, but Tonio Teklić got the equalizer for Varaždin in the 74th minute Finally they completed the comback victory in the 87th minute on a goal by Matija Kolaric to cap off a wild match. Varaždin is looking for direction having 2 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, while gorica sits at 9th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 0-2 loss against Istra 1961. Ante Erceg struck first for Istra 1961 in the 82nd minute, then Ante Erceg added another in the 4th minute of the second half’s stoppage time In the end, Gorica was frustrated by Istra 1961’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Istra 1961 ended the match with the shutout victory. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Anthony Kalik has been the most prolific scorer on Gorica in his last five matches with 2 goals. Varaždin’s most prolific scorer has been Michele Šego. He has netted 3 goals over the last five matches.