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1st HNLFriday, 20 March 2026 · Full-time2-1✕
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Istra 1961

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Varteks Varazdin

Istra 1961 vs Varteks Varazdin Prediction

Under2.5 goals
52% confidence

Why we picked this for Istra 1961 vs Varteks Varazdin

For this 1st HNL fixture we go with Under 2.5 goals for Istra 1961 vs Varteks Varazdin, at 52% confidence. In their last 5 matches, Istra 1961's games produced 2.0 goals on average, 1 of them over 2.5. Varteks Varazdin's games averaged 2.8, with 2 of 5 over the line. Current form is what points us towards Under 2.5.

History between the two sides fits the pick too: 4 of 5 recent meetings went under 2.5. At 52%, the recent numbers are close to even, so this is one of our weaker picks; treat it with caution. The match ended 2-1, so Under 2.5 didn't come in.

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2.0
avg goals, Istra 1961 last 5
2.8
avg goals, Varteks Varazdin last 5
20%
last 5 H2H went over 2.5
3 / 10
combined form matches over

Last 5 matches, each side

Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.

Istra 1961
HNK Rijeka 0-2 Istra 1961
Mar 15, 2026
Under 2.5✓
Istra 1961 0-1 NK Osijek
Mar 06, 2026
Under 2.5✓
Slaven Belupo 1-0 Istra 1961
Feb 27, 2026
Under 2.5✓
Istra 1961 0-2 HNK Gorica
Feb 21, 2026
Under 2.5✓
Dinamo Zagreb 4-0 Istra 1961
Feb 14, 2026
Over 2.5✕
Varteks Varazdin
Varteks Varazdin 2-0 NK Vukovar 91
Mar 13, 2026
Under 2.5✓
Lokomotiva Zagreb 1-1 Varteks Varazdin
Mar 07, 2026
Under 2.5✓
Varteks Varazdin 1-3 HNK Gorica
Mar 04, 2026
Over 2.5✕
Varteks Varazdin 1-1 Hajduk Split
Feb 28, 2026
Under 2.5✓
Varteks Varazdin 0-4 Dinamo Zagreb
Feb 22, 2026
Over 2.5✕

Last 5 meetings

Istra 1961 vs Varteks Varazdin, most recent first.

DateHomeAwayScoreResult
Dec 19, 2025Varteks VarazdinIstra 19611-3
Over 2.5✕
Oct 03, 2025Istra 1961Varteks Varazdin1-0
Under 2.5✓
May 11, 2025Istra 1961Varteks Varazdin0-0
Under 2.5✓
Mar 08, 2025Varteks VarazdinIstra 19610-0
Under 2.5✓
Dec 07, 2024Istra 1961Varteks Varazdin0-0
Under 2.5✓