HNL· Regular Season - 15· Stadion Aldo Drosina
Istra 1961
NK Varazdin28 Nov
Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 28 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Under 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.54
Expected goals
1.3 - 0.8
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More Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Istra 1961 +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 94% | 1.07 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 84% | 1.19 | - |
| 1XIstra 1961 or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5NK Varazdin +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 76% | 1.32 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| X2NK Varazdin or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Istra 1961 to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 39% | 2.55 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 35% | 2.85 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Istra 1961 -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 24% | 4.11 | - |
| 2NK Varazdin to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 16% | 6.20 | - |
| AH2 -1.5NK Varazdin -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 6% | 16.06 | - |
Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin preview & analysis
Match preview
Istra 1961 host NK Varazdin in the HNL (Regular Season - 15) at Stadion Aldo Drosina on Saturday, 28 November 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Istra 1961 arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 4. Most recently they beat NK Osijek 3-1 away. They're 6th in the table with 12 points from 9 games. NK Varazdin arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 2. Most recently they beat NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1-0 away. They're 2nd in the table with 18 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Istra 1961 have won 3, NK Varazdin have won 1 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 1.7 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Istra 1961 narrow favourites: Istra 1961 44%, draw 38%, NK Varazdin 18%. We expect around 2.1 goals (1.3 - 0.8 in expected goals), with 35% for over 2.5 and 39% for both teams to score.
Our tip
This shapes up as a tight, low-event game, and goals could be at a premium. Our pick is Under 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 65% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Istra 1961 1-0 NK Varazdin.
Recent form
Istra 1961- 10 OctANK Osijek3-1
- 19 SeptHHNK Gorica0-1
- 13 SeptHRudes3-2
- 8 SeptAZagorec5-0
- 4 SeptANK Varazdin0-0
NK Varazdin- 11 OctANK Lokomotiva Zagreb1-0
- 2 OctAAluminij0-0
- 19 SeptHNK Osijek0-0
- 14 SeptAHNK Gorica2-2
- 9 SeptAZagora4-0
Head to head
HNL table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  HNK Hajduk Split | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +9 | 19 |
| 2 | NK Varazdin | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 18 |
| 3 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 16 |
| 4 |  NK Osijek | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 16 |
| 5 |  HNK Rijeka | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 14 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 12 |
| 7 |  NK Slaven Belupo | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 10 |
| 8 |  NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -6 | 7 |
| 9 |  Rudes | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -13 | 7 |
| 10 |  HNK Gorica | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 5 |
Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin: FAQ
What is the Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin prediction?
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Our tip is Under 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Istra 1961 1-0 NK Varazdin.
Who is the favourite to win Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin?
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Istra 1961 are favourites. Our model gives Istra 1961 a 44% chance of winning, NK Varazdin 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin?
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We rate both teams to score at 39%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin kick off?
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Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin kicks off at 16:00 UTC on Saturday, 28 November 2026 at Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula.
