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Istra 1961WLDWW
NK VarazdinWLLDDHead to head
Istra 1961 4 · Draws 4 · NK Varazdin 2 (10 meetings)
Our prediction
Istra 1961 to win
@ 2.66Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
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+.
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Odds (1X2)
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+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
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