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Home WinFree
Away Win Draw Both Teams to ScoreFree
Over 1.5 Goals Over 2.5 GoalsFree
Over 3.5 Goals BTTS & Over 2.5 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 HT Correct Scores 10 Teams to Win TodayFree
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Both Teams to ScoreFree
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 1.5 Goals
Varaždin average 1.2 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per home match this season. Istra 1961 average 1.5 scored and 1.4 conceded in away fixtures. Varaždin have won 4/10 home games (40%) this season; Istra 1961 have won 5/10 on the road (50%). There's no dominant edge either way.
Varaždin have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games this season (5/10); Istra 1961 in 50% away (5/10). Varaždin average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded at home, Istra 1961 1.5 and 1.4 on the road.
Varaždin frequently see both teams score at home (70%, 7/10). Istra 1961 are lower on the road (40%, 4/10) — they've scored in 60% of away games this season, which is the key variable.
Istra 1961 are involved in high-corner games on the road (10+ corners in 70% of away fixtures, 7/10). Varaždin are lower at home (30%), but the visitors' style tends to push the total up.
Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals — Varaždin see 2+ goals in 90% of home games, Istra 1961 in 70% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.
The full 1. HNL table for the 2025/2026 season, with Varaždin (th) and Istra 1961 (th) 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 | 34 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 89:27 | +62 | 82 |
| 2 | Hajduk Split | 34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 54:32 | +22 | 64 |
| 3 | Rijeka | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 47:36 | +11 | 49 |
| 4 | Varaždin H | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 43:46 | -3 | 48 |
| 5 | Lokomotiva Zagreb | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 39:51 | -12 | 42 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 A | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 39:48 | -9 | 42 |
| 7 | Slaven Koprivnica | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 45:55 | -10 | 41 |
| 8 | Gorica | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 38:46 | -8 | 38 |
| 9 | Osijek | 34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 25:47 | -22 | 32 |
| 10 | Vukovar | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 34:65 | -31 | 28 |
Istra 1961 have lost 50% of their away matches this season, while Varaždin have been more solid at home (30% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.
| Varaždin (Home Form) | Istra 1961 (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Won | 4 (40%) | 5 (50%) |
| Drawn | 3 (30%) | 0 (0%) |
| Lost | 3 (30%) | 5 (50%) |
Varaždin frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Istra 1961 are less consistent on the road (40%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.
| Varaždin (Home Form) | Istra 1961 (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Both Teams to Score (BTTS) | 7 (70%) | 4 (40%) |
Varaždin have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games, Istra 1961 in 50% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.
| Varaždin (Home Form) | Istra 1961 (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 0.5 Goals | 10 (100%) | 10 (100%) |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 9 (90%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 5 (50%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals | 3 (30%) | 4 (40%) |
| Varaždin (Home Form) | Istra 1961 (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Under 0.5 Goals | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Under 1.5 Goals | 1 (10%) | 3 (30%) |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 5 (50%) | 5 (50%) |
| Under 3.5 Goals | 7 (70%) | 6 (60%) |
Varaždin have scored 2+ goals in 0% of home games this season, Istra 1961 in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.
| Varaždin (Home Form) | Istra 1961 (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 0.5 Goals Scored | 9 (90%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 1.5 Goals Scored | 3 (30%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals Scored | 0 (0%) | 2 (20%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals Scored | 0 (0%) | 1 (10%) |
| Varaždin (Home Form) | Istra 1961 (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 0.5 Goals Conceded | 8 (80%) | 8 (80%) |
| Over 1.5 Goals Conceded | 3 (30%) | 3 (30%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals Conceded | 3 (30%) | 2 (20%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals Conceded | 1 (10%) | 1 (10%) |
| Varaždin (Home Form) | Istra 1961 (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Total Goals Scored | 12 (1.2 avg) | 15 (1.5 avg) |
| Total Goals Conceded | 15 (1.5 avg) | 14 (1.4 avg) |
Istra 1961 frequently reach high corner counts away from home (90%), while Varaždin are lower at home (50%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.
| Varaždin (Home Form) | Istra 1961 (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 7.5 Corners | 8 (80%) | 9 (90%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners | 5 (50%) | 9 (90%) |
| Over 9.5 Corners | 3 (30%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 10.5 Corners | 3 (30%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 11.5 Corners | 3 (30%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 12.5 Corners | 3 (30%) | 2 (20%) |
Varaždin have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of home matches.
Istra 1961 have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of away matches.
| Varaždin (Home Form) | Istra 1961 (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 4.5 Corners For | 3 (30%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 5.5 Corners For | 3 (30%) | 2 (20%) |
| Over 6.5 Corners For | 2 (20%) | 1 (10%) |
| Over 7.5 Corners For | 2 (20%) | 0 (0%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners For | 1 (10%) | 0 (0%) |
| Varaždin (Home Form) | Istra 1961 (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 4.5 Corners Against | 8 (80%) | 9 (90%) |
| Over 5.5 Corners Against | 2 (20%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 6.5 Corners Against | 2 (20%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 7.5 Corners Against | 2 (20%) | 4 (40%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners Against | 2 (20%) | 4 (40%) |
Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.
What is the prediction for Varaždin vs Istra 1961?
Over 1.5 Goals — Varaždin see 2+ goals in 90% of home games, Istra 1961 in 70% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.
Which team is likely to win, Varaždin or Istra 1961?
Istra 1961 hold a slight form advantage away (50% wins) over Varaždin at home (40% wins) in 1. HNL. A competitive fixture with the visitors potentially having the edge.
Will both teams score in the match between Varaždin and Istra 1961?
Possibly — Varaždin frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Istra 1961 are lower on the road (40%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.
Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Varaždin and Istra 1961?
Uncertain — Varaždin have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games, Istra 1961 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: Varaždin or Istra 1961?
Istra 1961 have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of away games compared to Varaždin's 0% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.
Will there be many corners in the match between Varaždin and Istra 1961?
Possibly — Istra 1961 frequently reach high corner counts away (90%), while Varaždin are lower at home (50%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.
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