NK Varaždin continues its excellent season with a home match against Rudeš in the 5th round of the SuperSport HNL. The game will be played on Friday evening at the Stadion Anđelko Herjavec, kicking off at 21:00.
According to a report by Index.hr Sport, Varaždin sits top of the table after four rounds with three wins. They share first place with Dinamo and Osijek and now want to extend that run. Rudeš suffered three defeats in their first three matches but impressed in the fourth round with a 4:1 victory over Lokomotiva. That serves as a warning for the home team.
Who will play for NK Varaždin?
The NK Varaždin manager has named his starting eleven for this important clash. Silić is in goal. The defense consists of Maglica, Mladenovski, Tepšić, and Sikošek. Canjuga and Marina are in midfield. The attacking line features Latković, Mamić, and Tavares, with Mamut leading the attack.
The team will be without the experienced Roberto Punčec due to injury. This is a significant loss for the defense. Fans can follow all squad changes on our squad page.
What kind of arrival is Rudeš making?
Rudeš arrives in Varaždin with great confidence following their win over Lokomotiva. Their starting lineup includes goalkeeper Rogić. The defense will feature Unušić, Celjak, Stolnik, and Sušak. The midfield trio is Đorić, Xavi, and Skoko. The attackers are Ilečić, Saho, and Poldrugač.
This team has shown it can be very dangerous in attack. Varaždin will need to be focused defensively from the first to the final whistle. The match referee will be Marko Crnojević.
Why is this match important?
For NK Varaždin, this is an opportunity to confirm their excellent form and stay at the top of the table. Three wins in four rounds give the team great confidence. However, Rudeš has shown they can spring a surprise.
A win would give Varaždin a major boost ahead of their next fixture against Istra 1961 at home on September 4, 2026. The current league standings can be followed on our standings page.
How to follow the match?
The match will be played at the Stadion Anđelko Herjavec in Varaždin. Kick-off is at 21:00. The live broadcast can be watched on the television channel MAXSport 1.
For all fans unable to attend the match, this channel allows you to follow every moment of the action. NK Varaždin has the chance to show that their season start is no fluke. The upcoming fixtures, including the one against Istra, will be key for the season's objectives. The schedule for all upcoming matches can be found on our fixtures page.
