Our Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin Prediction: 1-1
Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
Our prediction is supported by key Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Istra 1961's Last Match – Istra 1961 vs NK Osijek
Istra 1961 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Croatia HNL loss to NK Osijek on March 6. In that match, Istra 1961 recorded 57% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Istra 1961 | 57% | 0 (2) | - | 65 |
 NK Osijek | 43% | 0 (4) | - | 52 |
NK Varazdin's Last Match – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Varazdin
NK Varazdin will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Croatia HNL draw with NK Lokomotiva Zagreb on March 7. In that match, NK Varazdin controlled 57% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 43% | 0 (2) | 1.61 | 63 |
 NK Varazdin | 57% | 0 (4) | 0.22 | 65 |
Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin Stats
Key Stats
| Istra 1961 | NK Varazdin | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.56 | Attacking Strength | 0.85 |
| 1.23 | Defence Strength | 0.91 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Istra 1961 are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while NK Varazdin average 1.6 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
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