Varazdin vs Istra 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 Varteks Varazdin and Istra. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 14:00 23 May. The tournament match will take place at the Stadion Andelko Herjavec stadium in the city of Varazdin. 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 20 March 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Istra):

    • ball possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
    • fouls: 9 vs 17;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 4.

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

    • played 42 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 15, for the away team - 15, draws - 12;
    • number of goals - 42 against 45;
    • average total in the 1st half - 0.9, in the 2nd half - 1.17;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.07.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

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

    The team's most recent official match took place on 15 May 2026 as part of the HNL tournament (home team - Vukovar 1991, away team - Varteks Varazdin). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.

    Here's the game statistics (Varteks Varazdin vs Vukovar 1991):

    • ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
    • corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
    • fouls: 18 vs 13;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 6 vs 2.
    🏆Throughout the HNL season, the team Varteks Varazdin has engaged in 35 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 14 wins,
    • 12 losses,
    • 9 draws.

    📈Currently, Varteks Varazdin stands at a mid-tier position within the HNL standings, with a win percentage of 40% and a loss percentage of 34%.

    ⚽️Varteks Varazdin has scored a total of 45 goals. On the defensive end, Varteks Varazdin has allowed 46 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
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    -
    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
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    Istra Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 17 May 2026 as part of the HNL tournament (home team - Istra, away - Rijeka). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.

    Here are the match stats (Istra vs Rijeka):

    • ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 4;
    • fouls: 16 vs 11;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 2 vs 1.
    🏆Throughout the HNL season, the team Istra has engaged in 35 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 12 wins,
    • 16 losses,
    • 7 draws.

    📈Currently, Istra stands at a mid-tier position within the HNL standings, with a win percentage of 34% and a loss percentage of 46%.

    ⚽Istra has scored a total of 39 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 48 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Istra

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

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 42;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 6; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 15;
    • Average first-half total: 0.9;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.5, while the visitors net 0.4.

    First-Half Stats: Varteks Varazdin (home) vs Istra (away)

    • matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
    • wins: 5 (29.41%) vs 4 (23.53%);
    • losses: 4 (23.53%) vs 7 (41.18%);
    • draws: 8 (47.06%) vs 6 (35.29%);
    • Average goals scored: 1.47 vs 1.41;
    • Average goals conceded: 0.71 vs 0.71.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 5 vs 3;
    • losses: 1 vs 5;
    • draws: 4 vs 2;
    • Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.9).
    Trends
    • Varteks Varazdin scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 home games.
    👉Prediction: 1st half, Varteks Varazdin to score goal (odds: 1.93)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 42;
    • home team wins - 15, away team wins - 15, draws - 12.

    Statistics: Varteks Varazdin vs Istra

    • matches played in the tournament: 35 vs 35;
    • wins: 14 vs 12;
    • win percentage: 40% vs 34%;
    • losses: 12 vs 16;
    • draws: 9 vs 7.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 5 vs 4;
    • losses: 3 vs 5;
    • draws: 2 vs 1.
    Trends
    • Varteks Varazdin have not lost in last 6 home games (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Varteks Varazdin will not lose (odds: 1.21)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1.07;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.07;
    • both teams scored: overall - 16; at the home team's field - 9.

    Statistics: Varteks Varazdin vs Istra

    • average total in the tournament: 2.6 vs 2.49;
    • average total goals scored: 1.29 vs 1.11;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.74 vs 0.57;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.54 vs 0.54;
    • Varteks Varazdin: average total at home in the tournament -  1.41;
    • Istra: average total away in the tournament - 1.18;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.4) vs 1 (away - 0.75).
    Trends
    • Under 3.5 goals scored in 11 of last 12 Varteks Varazdin games (HNL).
    • Under 3.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 Varteks Varazdin games.
    • Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 Varteks Varazdin home games (HNL).
    • Under 3.5 goals scored in last 5 Varteks Varazdin home games.
    • Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Istra games (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Total goals Under (3.5) (odds: 1.37)

    Prediction on corners

    Trends
    • Istra have taken over 3.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Istra Total Over (3.5) (odds: 1.71)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 42;
    • both teams scored all-time - 16 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 9 times.

    Statistics: Varteks Varazdin vs Istra

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 35 vs 35;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 22 vs 19;
    • number of BTTS matches for Varteks Varazdin at home - 11 (65%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Istra away - 8 (47%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 4;
    • BTTS matches for Varteks Varazdin at home - 3 (60%);
    • BTTS matches for Istra away - 0 (0%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 2.05)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (22/175, 12.6%);
    • Varteks Varazdin at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (4/17, 23.5%);
    • Istra away most often play: 1:0 (3/17, 17.6%).

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

    1:1 - 12.19% (odds 5.91)
    1:0 - 10.92% (odds 6.63)
    0:1 - 9.04% (odds 7.73)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Istra away games (HNL).

    Our choice
    Total goals Under (2.5) at odds of -115*
    Bovada
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    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (21 May 2026, 14:24)

    Betting Tips: Varteks Varazdin - Istra

    Varteks Varazdin have not lost
    vsnk-varazdinin last 6 home games (HNL).
    Varteks Varazdin will not lose
    Everygame
    -500
    Under 3.5 goals scored
    vsnk-varazdinin 11 of last 12 Varteks Varazdin games (HNL).
    vsnk-varazdinin 10 of last 11 Varteks Varazdin games.
    vsnk-varazdinin last 6 Varteks Varazdin home games (HNL).
    vsnk-varazdinin last 5 Varteks Varazdin home games.
    nk-istra-1961-in 6 of last 7 Istra games (HNL).
    in last 13 Ante Culina games.
    in last 10 Ante Culina games (in the HNL).
    Total goals Under (3.5)
    Everygame
    -303
    Varteks Varazdin have scored under 2.5 goals
    vsnk-varazdinin 25 of last 26 home games.
    vsnk-varazdinin 22 of last 23 home games (HNL).
    vsnk-varazdinin last 20 games.
    vsnk-varazdinin last 19 games (HNL).
    Varteks Varazdin Total goals Under (2.5)
    Everygame
    -400
    Over 1.5 goals scored
    vsnk-varazdinin 23 of last 24 Varteks Varazdin games.
    vsnk-varazdinin 21 of last 22 Varteks Varazdin games (HNL).
    vsnk-varazdinin 11 of last 12 Varteks Varazdin home games.
    vsnk-varazdinin 9 of last 10 Varteks Varazdin home games (HNL).
    Total goals Over (1.5)
    Everygame
    -357
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    Varazdin - Istra 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
    5 - Wins
    2 - Draws
    3 - Loses
    Wins - 3
    Draw - 1
    Loses - 6
    10 matches
    Scored - 14
    Conceded - 10
    +4
    -6
    8 - Scored
    14 - Conceded
    5
    Wins
    3
    2
    Draws
    1
    3
    Loses
    6
    Goal difference
    14
    Scored
    8
    10
    Conceded
    14
    2.4
    Match goals average
    2.2
    1.4
    Goals scored per match on average
    0.8
    1
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.4
    6
    Both teams scored
    4
    64'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    113'
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