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Saturday, May 23, 2026 • 15:00
Gradski stadion Varazdin
NK Varazdin

NK Varazdin

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Istra 1961

Istra 1961

NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961 predictions & stats

Top pick NK Varazdin 48%, Over 2.5 goals 52%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for HNL.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
54%vs54%
NK Varazdin / Istra 1961
Avg Goals/Game
1.27vs1.19
Combined avg: 2.46
Form
WDDLLvsWLLLL
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
23%vs15%
NK Varazdin / Istra 1961

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

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

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

Playing Style Analysis

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

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 Half-Time Performance

NK Varazdin home games half time results

Istra 1961 Half-Time Performance

Istra 1961 away games half time results

NK Varazdin vs League Standings

Istra 1961 vs League Standings