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Croatia · HNL
NK Varazdin logo
NK Varazdin
WDLLW
Full time 2-0 HT 2-0
Istra 1961 logo
Istra 1961
WWLLL
Date23 May 2026VenueGradski stadion VarazdinRoundRegular Season - 36Match pageFull

Match overview

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NK Varazdin face Istra 1961 in HNL in Croatia. The match is scheduled for Saturday, 23 May 2026 at 17:00 at Gradski stadion Varazdin.

Use the sections below to compare form, standings, previous meetings, lineups, events and match statistics.

Our prediction

NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961
More predictions
draw or Istra 1961

Team news and confirmed lineups can change the outlook close to kickoff. Use the form, standings, H2H and match-stat sections below for the wider picture.

League table snapshot

Where the two clubs stand

HNL · Season 2025

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NK Varazdin logo HNLNK Varazdin #3
Played36 Points54 GD+1 W-D-L15-9-12
L L D W W 2–3: UECL
Istra 1961 logo HNLIstra 1961 #6
Played36 Points43 GD-11 W-D-L12-7-17
L W W D L Position 6 of 10

Table positions are for this fixture’s competition and season. Updated 24 May 2026, 00:00.

Key match trends

Istra 1961 have lost 3 in a row.
4 of the last 10 meetings between these two have ended level.

Head-to-head summary

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NK Varazdin wins

2

Draws

4

Istra 1961 wins

4

Average goals

2

Both scored

40%

Over 2.5 goals

40%

First-half goals

0.8

Meetings analysed

10

NK Varazdin logo

NK Varazdin

Rating 8.3/10

Played

6

Goals

13

Conceded

6

Both scored

50%

Clean sheets

2

Points rate

8.3/10

Istra 1961 logo

Istra 1961

Rating 5/10

Played

6

Goals

13

Conceded

10

Both scored

83%

Clean sheets

1

Points rate

5/10

Match predictions

NK Varazdin vs Istra 1961

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Recent form comparison

NK Varazdin form rating: 8.3/10. Istra 1961 form rating: 5/10.

H

Previous meetings

10 meetings with an average of 2 goals.

L

Team selections

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Match trends

Recent patterns around this fixture

  • Istra 1961 have lost 3 in a row.
  • 4 of the last 10 meetings between these two have ended level.
Match note: Team news, injuries, venue changes and confirmed lineups can change the outlook before kickoff. Check official club or competition channels for late updates.
NK Varazdin2-0Istra 1961
41%Ball Possession59%
Comparison
12Total Shots11
Comparison
8Shots on Goal4
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4Shots off Goal6
Comparison
0Blocked Shots1
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7Shots inside box8
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5Shots outside box3
Comparison
2Corner Kicks3
Comparison
1Offsides1
Comparison
18Fouls11
Comparison
2Yellow Cards3
Comparison
4Goalkeeper Saves5
Comparison
307Total passes444
Comparison
230Passes accurate372
Comparison
75%Passes %84%
Comparison
2.91Expected goals0.38
Comparison
1.24goals_prevented1.24
Comparison
Ratings

Top performers

Novak TepšićNovak Tepšić92 minutes8.2
Luka MamićLuka Mamić76 minutes8.2
Oliver ZelenikaOliver Zelenika92 minutes7.6
Jan Paus-KunštJan Paus-Kunšt92 minutes7.3
Roberto PunčecRoberto Punčec92 minutes7.2
Frane MaglicaFrane Maglica92 minutes7.2
Tomislav DuvnjakTomislav Duvnjak91 minutes7.2
Raul KumarRaul Kumar92 minutes7.2
CoachNikola Safaric ▦Formation3-4-2-1
Oliver Zelenika1 Oliver Zelenika
Roberto Punčec14 Roberto Punčec
Sven Lesjak2 Sven Lesjak
Novak Tepšić16 Novak Tepšić
Antonio Boršić25 Antonio Boršić
David Puclin6 David Puclin
Tomislav Duvnjak8 Tomislav Duvnjak
Frane Maglica23 Frane Maglica
Luka Mamić22 Luka Mamić
Aleksa Latković10 Aleksa Latković
Ivan Canjuga28 Ivan Canjuga
Oliver ZelenikaG · #1
Novak TepšićD · #16
Sven LesjakD · #2
Roberto PunčecD · #14
Frane MaglicaM · #23
Tomislav DuvnjakM · #8
David PuclinM · #6
Antonio BoršićM · #25
Aleksa LatkovićF · #10
Luka MamićF · #22
Ivan CanjugaF · #28
Squad depth

Substitutes

Gregor Sikošek#20 · D
Iuri Tavares#38 · F
Mario Marina#24 · M
Stipe Jurić#9 · F
Josip Silić#33 · G
Mario Mladenovski#13 · D
Petar Bočkaj#12 · D
Luka Posinkovic#30 · D
Mateo Barać#44 · D
Ivan Mamut#17 · F
Filipe Jose Quissequel#18 · F
CoachKresimir Rezic ▦Formation3-4-3
Jan Paus-Kunšt40 Jan Paus-Kunšt
Samuli Miettinen16 Samuli Miettinen
Raul Kumar38 Raul Kumar
Filip Taraba24 Filip Taraba
Niko Šepić13 Niko Šepić
Stjepan Lončar10 Stjepan Lončar
Josip Radošević5 Josip Radošević
Rene Hrvatin44 Rene Hrvatin
Silvio Goričan11 Silvio Goričan
Allen Obando29 Allen Obando
Dukan Ahmeti20 Dukan Ahmeti
Jan Paus-KunštG · #40
Filip TarabaD · #24
Raul KumarD · #38
Samuli MiettinenD · #16
Rene HrvatinM · #44
Josip RadoševićM · #5
Stjepan LončarM · #10
Niko ŠepićM · #13
Dukan AhmetiF · #20
Allen ObandoF · #29
Silvio GoričanF · #11
Squad depth

Substitutes

Advan Kadušić#97 · D
Vinko Rozić#7 · F
Antonio Maurić#8 · M
Emil Frederiksen#17 · F
Charles Adah Agada#77 · F
Franko Kolić#1 · G
Roko Banovac#12 · G
Israel Ayuma#18 · M
Leo Štulac#23 · M
Gustavo Albarracín#25 · M
Ebou Sama#15 · F
NK VarazdinMatch eventsIstra 1961
  1. YELLOW CARDF. Taraba
    13'🟨
  2. PENALTY GOALL. Mamic
    14'⚽
  3. YELLOW CARDR. Kumar
    25'🟨
  4. YELLOW CARDJ. Radosevic
    37'🟨
  5. PENALTY GOALL. Mamic
    38'⚽
  6. HT · 2-0
  7. SUBSTITUTIONS. GoricanV. Rozic
    46'↔
  8. SUBSTITUTIONJ. RadosevicA. Mauric
    46'↔
  9. SUBSTITUTIONF. TarabaA. Kadusic
    46'↔
  10. YELLOW CARDA. Borsic
    50'🟨
  11. SUBSTITUTIONA. BorsicG. Sikosek
    65'↔
  12. SUBSTITUTIOND. PuclinM. Marina
    65'↔
  13. SUBSTITUTIONA. LatkovicI. Tavares
    65'↔
  14. SUBSTITUTIOND. AhmetiE. Frederiksen
    66'↔
  15. SUBSTITUTIONL. MamicS. Juric
    76'↔
  16. YELLOW CARDT. Duvnjak
    77'🟨
  17. SUBSTITUTIONA. ObandoC. Agada
    78'↔
  18. SUBSTITUTIONT. DuvnjakL. Posinkovic
    90+1'↔
  19. FT · 2-0
20 Mar 2026Istra 1961 v NK Varazdin2–1
19 Dec 2025NK Varazdin v Istra 19611–3
03 Oct 2025Istra 1961 v NK Varazdin1–0
11 May 2025Istra 1961 v NK Varazdin0–0
08 Mar 2025NK Varazdin v Istra 19610–0
07 Dec 2024Istra 1961 v NK Varazdin0–0
20 Sep 2024NK Varazdin v Istra 19611–0
17 May 2024Istra 1961 v NK Varazdin2–0
08 Mar 2024NK Varazdin v Istra 19612–2
05 Dec 2023NK Varazdin v Istra 19613–2
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