HNL· Regular Season - 6· Stadion Varteks
NK Varazdin
Istra 19610-0
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NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961 Prediction & Betting Tips
Friday, 4 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961 tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5NK Varazdin +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.09 | - |
| 1XNK Varazdin or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 71% | 1.40 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 67% | 1.50 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Istra 1961 +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 61% | 1.64 | - |
| X2Istra 1961 or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 51% | 1.98 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 49% | 2.02 | - |
| 1NK Varazdin to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| AH1 -1.5NK Varazdin -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 39% | 2.57 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 33% | 3.01 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 29% | 3.50 | - |
| 2Istra 1961 to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Istra 1961 -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 11.84 | - |
NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961 preview & analysis
Match preview
NK Varazdin host Istra 1961 in the HNL (Regular Season - 6) at Stadion Varteks on Friday, 4 September 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 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 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 1 matches, scoring 2 and conceding 2. Most recently they drew with Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 at home. They're 6th in the table with 12 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, NK Varazdin have won 1, Istra 1961 have won 3 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 NK Varazdin narrow favourites: NK Varazdin 44%, draw 38%, Istra 1961 18%. We expect around 3.7 goals (2.4 - 1.3 in expected goals), with 71% for over 2.5 and 67% for both teams to score.
Recent form
NK VarazdinIstra 1961- 29 AugHDinamo Zagreb2-2
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 |
NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961?
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NK Varazdin are favourites. Our model gives NK Varazdin a 44% chance of winning, Istra 1961 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961?
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We rate both teams to score at 67%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961 kick off?
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NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961 kicks off at 18:00 UTC on Friday, 4 September 2026 at Stadion Varteks, Varaždin.
