Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin Prediction

HNL · Fri 20 Mar 2026
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Istra 1961WLDWW
2 - 1
Full time · HT 0 - 1
NK VarazdinWLLDD
Kick-offFri 20 Mar, 18:00
Our tip1 @ 2.66 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✓
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Istra 1961WLDWW
03 Nov 26HNeretva Metković3 - 0Cup
30 Oct 26ANK Slaven Belupo2 - 0HNL
26 Oct 26HHNK Hajduk Split2 - 2HNL
17 Oct 26ANK Lokomotiva Zagreb0 - 2HNL
10 Oct 26ANK Osijek3 - 1HNL
NK VarazdinWLLDD
01 Nov 26AHNK Rijeka1 - 1HNL
28 Oct 26HNK Lokomotiva Zagreb1 - 1Cup
24 Oct 26HNK Slaven Belupo1 - 2HNL
18 Oct 26AHNK Hajduk Split0 - 1HNL
11 Oct 26ANK Lokomotiva Zagreb1 - 0HNL

Head to head

Istra 1961 4 · Draws 4 · NK Varazdin 2 (10 meetings)

04 Sep 26NK Varazdin0 - 0Istra 1961HNL
23 May 26NK Varazdin2 - 0Istra 1961HNL
20 Mar 26Istra 19612 - 1NK VarazdinHNL
19 Dec 25NK Varazdin1 - 3Istra 1961HNL
03 Oct 25Istra 19611 - 0NK VarazdinHNL
11 May 25Istra 19610 - 0NK VarazdinHNL
08 Mar 25NK Varazdin0 - 0Istra 1961HNL
07 Dec 24Istra 19610 - 0NK VarazdinHNL
20 Sep 24NK Varazdin1 - 0Istra 1961HNL
17 May 24Istra 19612 - 0NK VarazdinHNL

Full head to head: Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin →

Our prediction

Istra 1961 to win

@ 2.66
Double chance
12  •  Istra 1961 or NK Varazdin
@ 1.38
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.67
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on NK Varazdinlast 20 tipped matches
11/2055%
Our tips in HNLlast 30 days
8/2040%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 49%Under 2.5: 51%
Expected goals
0.76Istra 1961
2.62Total
1.86NK Varazdin

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 13% @ 4.75
0 – 0 Draw 9% @ 7.00
1 – 0 Istra 1961 win 8% @ 7.50
0 – 1 NK Varazdin win 8% @ 8.00
2 – 1 Istra 1961 win 7% @ 8.50 Our pick ✓ Final score

Final score: 2 – 1 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Istra 196142%
Draw20%
NK Varazdin38%

Odds (1X2)

12.66
X2.66
22.94

Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin preview and result

Istra 1961 and NK Varazdin met in the HNL on Friday 20 March 2026 at 18:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 1, 0 - 1 at half time.

Our model gives Istra 1961 a 42% chance of winning, the draw 20% and NK Varazdin 38%. Our pick was Istra 1961 to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.66. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Istra 1961 or NK Varazdin) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.38.

Goals: we expect about 2.6 goals (0.8 for Istra 1961, 1.9 for NK Varazdin). The chance of three or more goals is 49%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 3 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Istra 1961 have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-L-D-W-W), scoring 10 and conceding 5. NK Varazdin have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-L-L-D-D), scoring 4 and conceding 5. In their last 10 meetings, Istra 1961 won 4, NK Varazdin won 2 and 4 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin?

Our pre-match prediction is Istra 1961 to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.66. Win chances: Istra 1961 42%, draw 20%, NK Varazdin 38%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin?

We expect about 2.6 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 49%).

What time is Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin?

Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin (HNL) was played on Friday 20 March 2026 at 18:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin?

The double chance 12 (Istra 1961 or NK Varazdin) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.38. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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