Istra 1961 and Varaždin face each other on Saturday 03.21.2026, at 00:00 (UK Time), in a HNL League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Istra 1961's home ground, the Stadion Aldo Drosina.
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Istra 1961 preview
Istra 1961 heads into the match with the following record in the HNL League: in 0 matches, Istra secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Istra 1961's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Istra 1961 has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 26 goals, of which 0 were scored in the HNL League, resulting in an average of 0 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Smail Prevljak, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Stjepan Lončar has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Istra 1961 has conceded 0 goals in the HNL League (an average of 0 per game) and 24 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.26 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Varaždin preview
Varaždin comes into the game with 0 matches played so far in the HNL League. They have secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses.
Varaždin's attack has been highly effective, scoring 26 goals during this period. Of that total, 0 were netted in the HNL League, with an average of 0 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.24.
Varaždin's offensive system is led by Ivan Mamut, the team's top scorer this season. The croatian forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ivan Mamut. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 29 goals in 21 matches, averaging 1.38 per match.
Head to head: Istra 1961 vs Varaždin
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Istra 1961
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L L |
1.25 |
| Home | L L D L D |
1.45 |
| Away | L L L W W |
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 36% | 31% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2.36 | 2.92 |
| Scored | 1.21 | 1.09 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 1.46 | 1.27 | 1.62 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 64% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 18% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 18% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 55% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.39 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
1.9 | 1.76 | 2.01 |
Varaždin
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L W W |
1.38 |
| Home | D L W L W |
1.58 |
| Away | L W W L D |
1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 42% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.71 | 2.92 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.42 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 1.46 | 1.5 | 1.42 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 67% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 17% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 25% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.48 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.75 | 1.79 | 1.72 |
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