Our Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin Prediction: 1-1
Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Friday March 20, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
Our prediction is supported by key Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Istra 1961's Last Match – HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961
Istra 1961 will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 Croatia HNL triumph against HNK Rijeka on March 15. In that match, Istra 1961 recorded 30% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HNK Rijeka | 70% | 0 (7) | 2.7 | 111 |
Istra 1961 | 30% | 0 (2) | 1.01 | 36 |
NK Varazdin's Last Match – NK Varazdin vs Vukovar 91
NK Varazdin will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 Croatia HNL success over Vukovar 91 on March 13. In that match, NK Varazdin controlled 45% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NK Varazdin | 45% | 0 (6) | - | 60 |
Vukovar 91 | 55% | 0 (2) | - | 68 |
Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin Stats
Key Stats
| Istra 1961 | NK Varazdin | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.56 | Attacking Strength | 0.85 |
| 1.23 | Defence Strength | 0.91 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Istra 1961 are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while NK Varazdin average 1.1 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Istra 1961 11-16
NK Varazdin 11-17
What are the odds for this match?
Istra 1961 to win: @2.3
Draw: @2.9
NK Varazdin to win: @3.2



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