Varaždin vs Istra 1961 predictions, Mar 08, 2025

Mar 02, 2025 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Croatian HNL, on Saturday,

Varaždin

Istra 1961

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In this upcoming match between NK Varaždin and Istra 1961 in the Croatian HNL, both teams have had mixed results in their recent matches. NK Varaždin has won 2 out of their last 5 matches, while Istra 1961 has also won 2 out of their last 5 matches.

The bookmakers have NK Varaždin as slight favorites with odds of 2.38, while Istra 1961 has odds of 3.26. Our ML estimation gives NK Varaždin a 39.6% chance of winning, a draw at 33%, and Istra 1961 a 28.1% chance of winning.

The most likely result according to bookmakers is a 1-1 draw. This suggests that this match could be closely contested and both teams will be looking to secure a positive result. It will be interesting to see how the match unfolds and which team will come out on top in the end.

Varaždin 39% Draw 32.5% Istra 1961 28.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.4 2.88 3.29
betsson 2.35 2.75 3.2
MarathonBet 2.47 2.9 3.41
Pinnacle 2.31 2.96 3.18
Best for US Customers 2.35 2.75 3.2

Latest Results

02.03.25 HNK Šibenik – NK Varaždin – 0:2
21.02.25 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – NK Varaždin – 1:0
16.02.25 NK Varaždin – NK Slaven Belupo – 0:1
08.02.25 Hajduk Split – NK Varaždin – 1:0
01.02.25 NK Varaždin – HNK Rijeka – 1:0		 28.02.25 Istra 1961 – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 3:2
23.02.25 NK Slaven Belupo – Istra 1961 – 0:0
15.02.25 Istra 1961 – Hajduk Split – 1:1
09.02.25 HNK Rijeka – Istra 1961 – 0:1
31.01.25 Istra 1961 – HNK Gorica – 0:0

Facts

  • In this match we will have an opportunity to see a game between team from the middle of a tournament table and a the outsider (ranked 4 and 8).
  • Last 5 head-to-head matches Varaždin won 1.
  • Recent matches Varaždin is playing shaky (in the last 5 games wins – 2).
  • Istra 1961 is in a first-class shape now (in the last 5 games wins – 2).
  • Varaždin could have problems with physics compare with it opponent – last days they played more matches than their opponents.
  • Varaždin will have a small advantage in this match.
  • Last 20 head-to-head matches Varaždin won 8 matches, drawn 6 matches, lost 6 matches and goals 21:21 (average 1.1:1.1).
  • Including matches at home between the teams Varaždin won 5 matches, drawn 5 matches, lost 1 matches and goals 15:10 (average 1.4:0.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    07.12.24 Istra 1961 – NK Varaždin – 0:0
    20.09.24 NK Varaždin – Istra 1961 – 1:0
    17.05.24 Istra 1961 – NK Varaždin – 2:0
    08.03.24 NK Varaždin – Istra 1961 – 2:2
    11.01.24 NK Varaždin – Istra 1961 – 1:3

    Standings

    2024/25

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Rijeka 24 12 10 2 36:10 26 46
    2 Hajduk Split 24 12 9 3 38:20 18 45
    3 D. Zagreb 24 11 6 7 47:34 13 39
    4 Varazdin 24 8 9 7 20:17 3 33
    5 Slaven Belupo 24 8 8 8 27:29 -2 32
    6 Osijek 24 8 6 10 33:35 -2 30
    7 Lok. Zagreb 24 8 4 12 33:40 -7 28
    8 Istra 1961 24 6 10 8 24:35 -11 28
    9 Gorica 24 6 6 12 20:33 -13 24
    10 Sibenik 24 4 6 14 19:44 -25 18

    Croatian HNL Outrights

    1. Din. Zagreb: 2.3 (38.46%)

    2. Rijeka: 2.85 (31.04%)

    3. Hajduk Split: 2.9 (30.5%)

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