Istra vs Varazdin Prediction

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Istra and Varteks Varazdin. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 17:00 20 March. The tournament match will take place at the Aldo Drosina Stadium stadium in the city of Pula. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 19 December 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Varteks Varazdin):

    • ball possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
    • corner kicks: 9 vs 5;
    • fouls: 16 vs 8;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 9 vs 4.

    📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Istra and Varteks Varazdin:

    • played 41 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 14, for the away team - 15, draws - 12;
    • number of goals - 43 against 41;
    • average total in the 1st half - 0.9, in the 2nd half - 1.15;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.05.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    35%
    15 Wins
    28%
    12 Draws
    37%
    16 Wins
    Total games
    43
    Total Goals Avg
    2.07
    Both teams scored
    37%
    1.05
    Total average
    1.02
    1.88
    Yellow cards
    1.74
    Last matches
    23.05.26
    1. HNL
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    Istra
    Istra
    -
    -
    2
    3
    18
    11
    2
    3
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    3
    18
    11
    2
    3
    20.03.26
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    -
    -
    4
    3
    9
    17
    1
    0
    2
    1
    0
    1
    2
    0
    -
    -
    4
    3
    9
    17
    1
    0
    19.12.25
    1. HNL
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    Istra
    Istra
    2.21
    1.06
    9
    5
    16
    8
    3
    3
    1
    3
    1
    1
    0
    2
    2.21
    1.06
    9
    5
    16
    8
    3
    3
    03.10.25
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    0.63
    1.32
    1
    4
    11
    14
    3
    4
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0.63
    1.32
    1
    4
    11
    14
    3
    4
    11.05.25
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    0.94
    1.68
    4
    3
    9
    12
    3
    3
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    0
    0
    0
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    0.94
    1.68
    4
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    Istra Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 15 March 2026 as part of the HNL tournament (home team - Rijeka, away team - Istra). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.

    Here's the game statistics (Istra vs Rijeka):

    • ball possession: 29% vs 71%;
    • corner kicks: 0 vs 11;
    • fouls: 13 vs 7;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 2 vs 6.
    🏆Throughout the HNL season, the team Istra has engaged in 26 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 9 wins,
    • 11 losses,
    • 6 draws.

    📈Currently, Istra stands at a mid-tier position within the HNL standings, with a win percentage of 35% and a loss percentage of 42%.

    ⚽️Istra has scored a total of 31 goals. On the defensive end, Istra has allowed 36 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Istra

    Last matches
    23.05.26
    1. HNL
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    Istra
    Istra
    -
    -
    2
    3
    18
    11
    2
    3
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    3
    18
    11
    2
    3
    L
    17.05.26
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    1
    -
    -
    7
    4
    16
    11
    2
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    7
    4
    16
    11
    2
    2
    D
    10.05.26
    1. HNL
    Osijek
    Osijek
    Istra
    Istra
    -
    -
    1
    4
    10
    12
    4
    4
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    1
    4
    10
    12
    4
    4
    W
    04.05.26
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    -
    -
    6
    12
    9
    8
    0
    0
    3
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    6
    12
    9
    8
    0
    0
    W
    27.04.26
    1. HNL
    Gorica
    Gorica
    Istra
    Istra
    -
    -
    11
    5
    12
    11
    2
    4
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
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    -
    11
    5
    12
    11
    2
    4
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    Varteks Varazdin Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 13 March 2026 as part of the HNL tournament (home team - Varteks Varazdin, away - Vukovar 1991). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.

    Here are the match stats (Varteks Varazdin vs Vukovar 1991):

    • ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
    • corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
    • fouls: 10 vs 14;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 3.
    🏆Throughout the HNL season, the team Varteks Varazdin has engaged in 26 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 10 wins,
    • 9 losses,
    • 7 draws.

    📈Currently, Varteks Varazdin stands at a mid-tier position within the HNL standings, with a win percentage of 38% and a loss percentage of 35%.

    ⚽Varteks Varazdin has scored a total of 33 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 36 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Varteks Varazdin

    Last matches
    23.05.26
    1. HNL
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    Istra
    Istra
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    -
    2
    3
    18
    11
    2
    3
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
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    -
    2
    3
    18
    11
    2
    3
    W
    15.05.26
    1. HNL
    Vukovar 1991
    Vukovar 1991
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    -
    -
    5
    3
    13
    18
    1
    2
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    5
    3
    13
    18
    1
    2
    W
    09.05.26
    1. HNL
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    Lokomotiva
    Lokomotiva
    -
    -
    2
    5
    15
    16
    3
    2
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    2
    5
    15
    16
    3
    2
    D
    03.05.26
    1. HNL
    Hajduk Split
    Hajduk Split
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    1
    -
    -
    4
    3
    13
    9
    3
    0
    3
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    4
    3
    13
    9
    3
    0
    L
    26.04.26
    1. HNL
    Dinamo Zagreb
    Dinamo Zagreb
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
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    -
    10
    4
    4
    12
    1
    1
    2
    1
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    1
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    10
    4
    4
    12
    1
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 41;
    • home team wins - 14, away team wins - 15, draws - 12.

    Statistics: Istra vs Varteks Varazdin

    • matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
    • wins: 9 vs 10;
    • win percentage: 35% vs 38%;
    • losses: 11 vs 9;
    • draws: 6 vs 7.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 3 vs 4;
    • losses: 6 vs 4;
    • draws: 1 vs 2.
    Trends
    • Istra have not won in last 5 home games (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Varteks Varazdin will not lose (odds: 1.45)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.05, the guests - 1;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.05;
    • both teams scored: overall - 15; at the home team's field - 6.

    Statistics: Istra vs Varteks Varazdin

    • average total in the tournament: 2.58 vs 2.65;
    • average total goals scored: 1.19 vs 1.27;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.62 vs 0.69;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.58 vs 0.58;
    • Istra: average total at home in the tournament -  1;
    • Varteks Varazdin: average total away in the tournament - 1.08;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 0.5) vs 1.3 (away - 1.5).
    Trends
    • Istra have scored under 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 home games (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Istra Total goals Under (1.5) (odds: 1.5)

    Prediction on corners

    Istra: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.04; at home field - 4.42;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; at home field - 5.

    Varteks Varazdin: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.81, away - 3.77;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.4; away - 3.
    Trends
    • Istra have taken under 5.5 corners in 6 of last 7 home games (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Istra Total Under (5.5) (odds: 1.46)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 41;
    • both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 6 times.

    Statistics: Istra vs Varteks Varazdin

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 16;
    • number of BTTS matches for Istra at home - 7 (58%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Varteks Varazdin away - 8 (62%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
    • BTTS matches for Istra at home - 2 (50%);
    • BTTS matches for Varteks Varazdin away - 3 (75%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 1.9)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (18/130, 13.8%);
    • Istra at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/12, 25%);
    • Varteks Varazdin away most often play: 3:1 (3/13, 23.1%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:1 - 14.3% (odds 5.35)
    1:0 - 10.74% (odds 7.25)
    0:0 - 9.65% (odds 7.9)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Istra have not won in last 5 home games (HNL).

    Our choice
    Varteks Varazdin will not lose at odds of -222*
    Everygame
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    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (18 March 2026, 17:24)

    Betting Tips: Istra - Varteks Varazdin

    Istra have not won
    nk-istra-1961-in last 5 home games (HNL).
    Varteks Varazdin will not lose
    Everygame
    -217
    Under 3.5 goals scored
    nk-istra-1961-in 18 of last 19 Istra home games.
    nk-istra-1961-in 17 of last 18 Istra home games (HNL).
    in last 10 Ante Culina games.
    in last 8 Ante Culina games (in the HNL).
    Total goals Under (3.5)
    Everygame
    -357
    Istra have conceded
    nk-istra-1961-in 17 of last 18 games.
    nk-istra-1961-in 16 of last 17 games (HNL).
    nk-istra-1961-in last 8 home games (HNL).
    Varteks Varazdin have scored
    vsnk-varazdinin 9 of last 10 games.
    vsnk-varazdinin 8 of last 9 games (HNL).
    Varteks Varazdin will score goal
    Everygame
    -333
    Over 1.5 goals scored
    nk-istra-1961-in 7 of last 8 Istra home games (HNL).
    vsnk-varazdinin last 15 Varteks Varazdin games.
    vsnk-varazdinin last 13 Varteks Varazdin games (HNL).
    vsnk-varazdinin last 7 Varteks Varazdin away games (HNL).
    Total goals Over (1.5)
    Everygame
    -303
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    Istra - Varazdin Table position

    HNL 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    2.
    Hajduk Split
    Hajduk Split
    36208861-3668
    3.
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    361591247-4654
    4.
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    3614111149-3653
    5.
    Lokomotiva
    Lokomotiva
    3610141240-5244
    6.
    Istra
    Istra
    361271739-5043
    7.
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    3610111546-6141

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    3 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    6 - Loses
    Wins - 5
    Draws - 2
    Loses - 3
    10 matches
    Scored - 8
    Conceded - 14
    -6
    +4
    14 - Scored
    10 - Conceded
    3
    Wins
    5
    1
    Draws
    2
    6
    Loses
    3
    Goal difference
    8
    Scored
    14
    14
    Conceded
    10
    2.2
    Match goals average
    2.4
    0.8
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.4
    1.4
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1
    4
    Both teams scored
    6
    113'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    64'
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