Dinamo Zagreb vs Varaždin
Dinamo Zagreb
Varaždin
Dinamo Zagreb 2–1 Varaždin
Dinamo Zagreb edged past Varaždin 2-1 to extend their lead at the top of the Croatian 1. HNL, but the manner of the win raises questions about structural comfort that any good coaching staff will want to address.
Dinamo Zagreb picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Dinamo Zagreb end of the standings.
Assist: Luka Stojkovic
Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 Varaždin: Three Points That Tell Only Half the Story
Dinamo Zagreb edged past Varaždin 2-1 to extend their lead at the top of the Croatian 1. HNL, but the manner of the win raises questions about structural comfort that any good coaching staff will want to address.
Read full report →- 46'off: Marko Soldo
Gabriel Vidovic - 48'assist: Luka StojkovicJosip Misic
- 51'assist: Frane Maglica
Antonio Borsic - 55'Foul
Moris Valincic - 56'off: Mateo Lisica
Monsef Bakrar - 56'off: Matteo Pérez Vinlöf
Bruno Goda - 59'off: Tomislav Duvnjak
Iuri Tavares - 68'off: Aleksa LatkovicIvan Canjuga
- 70'off: Moris Valincic
Niko Galesic - 75'off: Arbër Hoxha
Ismaël Bennacer - 81'assist: Gabriel Vidovic
Dion Beljo - 82'off: Mario Marina
Silvio Ilinkovic - 82'off: Sven LesjakMario Mladenovski
- 82'off: Luka MamicDavid Puclin
- 90+3'SimulationIuri Tavares
How the result affects the Croatian 1. HNL standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Hajduk Split | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Slaven Koprivnica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Rijeka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |  Istra 1961 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Lokomotiva Zagreb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Rudeš | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Varaždin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What was the final score of Dinamo Zagreb vs Varaždin?
The match finished 2-1 to Dinamo Zagreb.
Who won Dinamo Zagreb vs Varaždin?
Dinamo Zagreb won the match 2-1.
When did Dinamo Zagreb vs Varaždin take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 26 April 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Dinamo Zagreb beat Varaždin 2-1 in the Croatian 1. HNL, though our model's pick missed the mark. We had backed a Dinamo win at 74% probability, a call that landed on the scoreline but failed to account for Varaždin's ability to find the net. Both sides showed attacking threat; each had scored in half their recent matches. Dinamo's recent form held firm with two wins in their last five outings, enough to secure three points despite the visitors' late resistance. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result reinforced Dinamo Zagreb's dominance at the summit; they remain unbeaten with six goals scored in their last two outings. Varaždin's defeat halted momentum after consecutive wins and dropped them further behind leaders. The 2-1 scoreline reflected both sides' attacking threat; BTTS occurred in 50% of both teams' recent fixtures, consistent with this outcome.
Dinamo Zagreb v Varaždin · Croatian 1. HNL · 26/04/2026, 17:45:00