Varaždin and Istra 1961 face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 HNL League season. The game takes place at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec on Friday, 19/12/2025, at 17:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Varaždin vs Istra 1961, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Varaždin preview
Varaždin comes into the match having played 17 games in the HNL League so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.35 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 21 draws, and 16 losses.
Varaždin's attack has scored 51 goals during this period. Out of this total, 21 goals were scored in the HNL League, averaging 1.24 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.93.
The offense system of Varaždin is led by Ivan Mamut as the top scorer of the season. The croatian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ivan Mamut, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 1.29 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 49 goals conceded in 55 matches, resulting in an average of 0.89.
Istra 1961 preview
On the other hand, Istra 1961 comes into the match having played 16 games in the HNL League so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.44 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 20 draws, and 15 losses.
Istra 1961's attack has scored 59 goals during this period. Out of this total, 20 goals were scored in the HNL League, averaging 1.25 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.13.
The offense system of Istra 1961 is led by Smail Prevljak as the top scorer of the season. The nationality.bosnia and herzegovina forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Stjepan Lončar, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 20 goals with an average of 1.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 62 goals conceded in 52 matches, resulting in an average of 1.19.
Head to head: Varaždin vs Istra 1961
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Varaždin
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D L W |
1.35 |
| Home | W W D |
1.88 |
| Away | L D L D L |
0.89 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 50% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.53 | 2.75 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.24 | 1.63 | 0.89 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.13 | 1.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 63% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 38% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 13% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 25% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.56 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.62 | 1.72 | 1.53 |
Istra 1961
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L W D |
1.44 |
| Home | D W D |
1.88 |
| Away | W L W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.38 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1.13 | 1.38 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 63% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 25% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 13% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 50% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.45 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.85 | 1.96 | 1.75 |
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