HNL· Regular Season - 36· Gradski stadion Varazdin
NK Varazdin
Istra 19612-0
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NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961 Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 23 May 2026 · Kick-off
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More NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961 tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
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| AH2 +1.5Istra 1961 +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.09 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 86% | 1.17 | - |
| AH1 +1.5NK Varazdin +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 81% | 1.24 | - |
| X2Istra 1961 or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 68% | 1.48 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 61% | 1.63 | - |
| 1XNK Varazdin or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| 2Istra 1961 to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 39% | 2.58 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 32% | 3.09 | - |
| 1NK Varazdin to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Istra 1961 -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 19% | 5.17 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 14% | 7.00 | - |
| AH1 -1.5NK Varazdin -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.37 | - |
NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961 preview & analysis
Match preview
NK Varazdin host Istra 1961 in the HNL (Regular Season - 36) at Gradski stadion Varazdin on Saturday, 23 May 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, NK Varazdin have won 0, Istra 1961 have won 3 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 1.3 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Istra 1961 narrow favourites: NK Varazdin 23%, draw 38%, Istra 1961 39%. We expect around 2.0 goals (0.8 - 1.2 in expected goals), with 32% for over 2.5 and 39% for both teams to score.
Head to head
HNL table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 36 | 27 | 5 | 4 | +65 | 86 |
| 2 |  HNK Hajduk Split | 36 | 20 | 8 | 8 | +25 | 68 |
| 3 | NK Varazdin | 36 | 15 | 9 | 12 | +1 | 54 |
| 4 |  HNK Rijeka | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | +13 | 53 |
| 5 |  NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 36 | 10 | 14 | 12 | -12 | 44 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | -11 | 43 |
| 7 |  NK Slaven Belupo | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | -15 | 41 |
| 8 |  HNK Gorica | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | -8 | 41 |
| 9 |  NK Osijek | 36 | 8 | 11 | 17 | -22 | 35 |
| 10 |  Vukovar | 36 | 6 | 10 | 20 | -36 | 28 |
NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961?
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Istra 1961 are favourites. Our model gives NK Varazdin a 23% chance of winning, Istra 1961 39%, 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 39%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961 kick off?
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NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961 kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 23 May 2026 at Gradski stadion Varazdin.
