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Friday, March 20, 2026 • 17:00
Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula
Istra 1961

Istra 1961

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NK Varazdin

NK Varazdin

Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin predictions & stats

Top pick Istra 1961 36%, Over 2.5 goals 43%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for HNL.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
54%vs54%
Istra 1961 / NK Varazdin
Avg Goals/Game
1.19vs1.27
Combined avg: 2.46
Form
WLLLLvsWDDLL
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
15%vs23%
Istra 1961 / NK Varazdin

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
W
L
L
L
L
Away Team - Form
W
D
D
L
L
33
Points
37
9
Wins
10
6
Draws
7
11
Losses
9
31
Goals For
33
36
Goals Against
36
1.19
Avg Goals For/Game
1.27
16
Goals For 1st Half
18
18
Goals Against 1st Half
17
15
Goals For 2nd Half
15
18
Goals Against 2nd Half
19
4
Clean Sheets
6
8
Failed to Score
6
54%
BTTS %
54%
HNL Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
126+4160
226+1450
326+1038
426-337
526-535
626-533
726-930
826-928
926-1424
1026-2020
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

49%
Possession %
44%
397
Passes/Game
349
79%
Pass Accuracy %
76%
10
Shots/Game
11.6
3.2
Shots on Target/Game
3.6
6.2
Shots Inside Box/Game
6.7
3.9
Shots Outside Box/Game
4.9
4
Corners/Game
3.7
11.6
Fouls/Game
12.1
3.8
Saves/Game
3.2
8.1
Shots per Goal
8.8
2.5
Shots on Target per Goal
2.7
12
Games with More Possession
6
12
Games with Less Possession
19
0.8
Goals/Game when More Possession
1
1.5
Goals/Game when Less Possession
1.3
15%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
17%
6
Points Won (Last 10 min)
2
4
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
2
0
Blown Leads (Led at HT)
Istra 1961NK Varazdin

Playing Style Analysis

Istra 1961

This team they maintain balanced possession (49%). They've won 7 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball. They've dropped points in 7 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've salvaged 8 points from losing positions this season. They've dropped 14 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games.

NK Varazdin

This team they maintain balanced possession (44%). They've proven effective without the ball, winning 8 games with less possession Additionally, However, they've lost 3 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results Meanwhile, Their mental strength shows: 4 wins after conceding first. They've salvaged 16 points from losing positions this season. They've dropped 7 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games. They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 349 passes per game. As a top-4 side facing another top-6 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.

Istra 1961 Half-Time Performance

Istra 1961 home games half time results

NK Varazdin Half-Time Performance

NK Varazdin away games half time results

Istra 1961 vs League Standings

NK Varazdin vs League Standings