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Home Win Away Win Draw Over 1.5 Goals Under 2.5 Goals Under 3.5 Goals Over 0.5 First Half Goals Over 1.5 First Half Goals Over 1.5 Home Team Goals Over 1.5 Away Team Goals Over 3.5 First Half Corners Over 8.5 Corners Goal After 70 Minutes Home Win HT Away Win HTOver 8.5 Corners
Istra 1961 sit 7th in the table after 6 games, averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per home match this season. Varaždin are 3rd after 6 games, averaging 1.3 scored and 1.4 conceded on the road. Istra 1961 have won 2/10 home games (20%) this season; Varaždin have won 4/10 on the road (40%). There's no dominant edge either way.
Both sides consistently see 2+ goals — Istra 1961 in 80% of home games, Varaždin in 100% away. Three or more is less certain, but Over 1.5 Goals is well supported by the data from both sides.
Both teams have regularly seen both sides score this season — Istra 1961 in 60% of home games (6/10), Varaždin in 60% away (6/10). Istra 1961 have scored in 60% of home fixtures; Varaždin in 90% of away games.
Corner counts have been moderate to high for both sides this season — Istra 1961 see 8+ in 70% of home games, Varaždin in 80% away. Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.
Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Istra 1961 see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Varaždin in 60% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.
The full 1. HNL table for the 2025/2026 season, with Istra 1961 (7th) and Varaždin (3rd) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb | 35 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 93:28 | +65 | 85 |
| 2 | Hajduk Split | 35 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 55:33 | +22 | 65 |
| 3 | Varaždin A | 35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 45:46 | -1 | 51 |
| 4 | Rijeka | 35 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 47:36 | +11 | 50 |
| 5 | Lokomotiva Zagreb | 35 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 40:52 | -12 | 43 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 H | 35 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 39:48 | -9 | 43 |
| 7 | Gorica | 35 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 40:46 | -6 | 41 |
| 8 | Slaven Koprivnica | 35 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 46:59 | -13 | 41 |
| 9 | Osijek | 35 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 25:49 | -24 | 32 |
| 10 | Vukovar | 35 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 34:67 | -33 | 28 |
Istra 1961 have lost 60% of their home matches this season, while Varaždin have been more resilient on the road (50% losses). The visitors may have a slight edge in consistency.
| Istra 1961 (Home Form) | Varaždin (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Won | 2 (20%) | 4 (40%) |
| Drawn | 2 (20%) | 1 (10%) |
| Lost | 6 (60%) | 5 (50%) |
Istra 1961 have seen both teams score in 60% of home games this season, Varaždin in 60% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.
| Istra 1961 (Home Form) | Varaždin (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Both Teams to Score (BTTS) | 6 (60%) | 6 (60%) |
Both sides regularly see 2+ goals in their matches (Istra 1961 80% at home, Varaždin 100% away), though 3+ is less consistent. Over 1.5 Goals looks the more reliable selection.
| Istra 1961 (Home Form) | Varaždin (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 0.5 Goals | 9 (90%) | 10 (100%) |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 8 (80%) | 10 (100%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 5 (50%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals | 2 (20%) | 2 (20%) |
| Istra 1961 (Home Form) | Varaždin (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Under 0.5 Goals | 1 (10%) | 0 (0%) |
| Under 1.5 Goals | 2 (20%) | 0 (0%) |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 5 (50%) | 5 (50%) |
| Under 3.5 Goals | 8 (80%) | 8 (80%) |
Istra 1961 have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Varaždin in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.
| Istra 1961 (Home Form) | Varaždin (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 0.5 Goals Scored | 6 (60%) | 9 (90%) |
| Over 1.5 Goals Scored | 2 (20%) | 4 (40%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals Scored | 1 (10%) | 0 (0%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals Scored | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Istra 1961 (Home Form) | Varaždin (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 0.5 Goals Conceded | 9 (90%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 1.5 Goals Conceded | 5 (50%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals Conceded | 1 (10%) | 2 (20%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals Conceded | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Istra 1961 (Home Form) | Varaždin (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Total Goals Scored | 9 (0.9 avg) | 13 (1.3 avg) |
| Total Goals Conceded | 15 (1.5 avg) | 14 (1.4 avg) |
Istra 1961 regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Varaždin are lower on the road (60%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.
| Istra 1961 (Home Form) | Varaždin (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 7.5 Corners | 7 (70%) | 8 (80%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners | 7 (70%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 9.5 Corners | 5 (50%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 10.5 Corners | 3 (30%) | 4 (40%) |
| Over 11.5 Corners | 1 (10%) | 3 (30%) |
| Over 12.5 Corners | 1 (10%) | 3 (30%) |
Istra 1961 have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of home matches.
Varaždin have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 0% of games), while conceding 6+ corners in 60% of away matches — the home side can expect some set-piece chances.
| Istra 1961 (Home Form) | Varaždin (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 4.5 Corners For | 6 (60%) | 1 (10%) |
| Over 5.5 Corners For | 4 (40%) | 0 (0%) |
| Over 6.5 Corners For | 3 (30%) | 0 (0%) |
| Over 7.5 Corners For | 1 (10%) | 0 (0%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners For | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Istra 1961 (Home Form) | Varaždin (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 4.5 Corners Against | 3 (30%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 5.5 Corners Against | 2 (20%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 6.5 Corners Against | 2 (20%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 7.5 Corners Against | 2 (20%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners Against | 1 (10%) | 4 (40%) |
The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Istra 1961 and Varaždin. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.
The table below shows the latest betting odds for Istra 1961 vs Varaždin across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.
Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.
What is the prediction for Istra 1961 vs Varaždin?
Over 8.5 Corners — Istra 1961 see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Varaždin in 60% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.
Which team is likely to win, Istra 1961 or Varaždin?
Varaždin hold a slight form advantage away (40% wins) over Istra 1961 at home (20% wins) in 1. HNL. A competitive fixture with the visitors potentially having the edge.
Will both teams score in the match between Istra 1961 and Varaždin?
Mixed — Istra 1961 have seen BTTS in 60% of home games, Varaždin in 60% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this 1. HNL fixture.
Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Istra 1961 and Varaždin?
Uncertain — Istra 1961 have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games, Varaždin in 50% of away games in 1. HNL. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.
Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Istra 1961 or Varaždin?
Istra 1961 have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 10% of home games compared to Varaždin's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.
Will there be many corners in the match between Istra 1961 and Varaždin?
Possibly — Istra 1961 regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Varaždin are lower on the road (60%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.
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