NK Varazdin - Istra 1961
Match preview
NK Varazdin take on Istra 1961 in 1. HNL at Gradski stadion Varazdin on 5 September 2026.
The most recent match for NK Varazdin was a 1-3 defeat against Dinamo Zagreb, after a 2-0 win over HNK Rijeka before that.
The most recent match for Istra 1961 was a 2-3 defeat against HNK Rijeka, after a 3-0 win over NK Slaven Belupo before that.
The numbers favour NK Varazdin, with 9 points and 2 goals conceded in 3 matches, against 4 points and 5 goals conceded in 3 matches for Istra 1961.
Our algorithm predicts NK Varazdin to win, with a probability of 49%. The full split: NK Varazdin 49%, draw 26%, Istra 1961 24%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
8 NK Varazdin
8 Draw
8 Istra 1961
29%
Over 2.5 goals
38%
Both teams scored
1.8
Goals per match
11
|
8
Clean sheets
Biggest win:
NK Varazdin 3-0 Istra 1961
(2020)
Most goals:
NK Varazdin 1-3 Istra 1961
(2025)
Goals scored all matches
0.88
0.92
Goals in home matches
1.17
1.17
Goals in away matches
0.58
0.67
Above is calculated based on the below matches
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Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
NK Varazdin — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Istra 1961 — Formation: 4-2-3-1
NK Varazdin — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Istra 1961 — Formation: 4-2-3-1