Prediction for match Varazdin — Istra 1961, 19.12.2025

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Croatian HNL match between Varazdin and Istra 1961 on December 19, the bookmaker odds for the 1X2 outcome are distributed as follows: a win for Varazdin is at 2.44, a victory for Istra 1961 is at 2.99, and a draw is at 3.04. The probabilities for the main outcomes are: Varazdin - 38.19%, draw - 30.65%, Istra 1961 - 31.16%. There is no clear favorite according to the odds, with teams closely matched, reflecting the balance of power in the league table. The odds for the total goals over/under 2.5 are: over - 2.19, under - 1.64, indicating a slight leaning towards moderate scoring, without a clear bias towards a low-scoring game. Additionally, both teams to score is priced at 1.85 for both options, confirming expectations of goals from both sides.

What do the recent performances of Varazdin and Istra 1961 show?

In their last five matches, Varazdin averages 40.6% possession, 2 yellow cards, 13.2 fouls, and 1.2 offsides per game. Istra 1961 shows different stats: 50.6% possession, 2.4 yellow cards, 11.6 fouls, and 1 offside. Recent results for Varazdin: December 12 - Vukovar 2-0 Varazdin, December 7 - Varazdin 4-2 Lokomotiva Zagreb, November 29 - Hajduk Split 1-1 Varazdin. For Istra 1961: December 7 - Osijek 1-5 Istra 1961, November 29 - Istra 1961 1-1 Slaven Belupo, November 23 - HNK Gorica 1-0 Istra 1961. In their last head-to-head on October 3, Istra 1961 defeated Varazdin 1-0. These figures indicate that both teams are capable of competing and are not afraid to play for results, with Istra 1961 having notably higher possession.

How many goals will be in the Varazdin vs Istra 1961 match?

Both teams show moderate scoring capabilities in goal statistics. Varazdin has an average total of 3 goals in their last five matches, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.6 per game. Istra 1961 averages 2.8 goals, scoring 1.8 and conceding 1. They have both surpassed the over 2.5 total twice in five matches, while under 2.5 occurred three times. In the first half, Varazdin went over 1.5 goals twice out of five, while Istra 1961 did so three times. In the second half, Varazdin exceeded 1.5 goals three times, whereas Istra 1961 did so only once. Varazdin tends to score most frequently between the 46th and 60th minutes (36%), while Istra 1961 is active between the 0-15 and 31-45 minutes (33% each). Varazdin concedes most often in the 0-15, 16-30, 31-45, and 76-90 minute intervals (25% each), while Istra 1961 concedes in the 16-30 and 31-45 minute intervals (25% each). These data suggest a game that could develop in waves, with Varazdin focusing on the second half and Istra 1961 starting actively. The cumulative goal figures and frequency of over 2.0 total (odds 1.59) make a bet on over 2.0 total a primary option, as both teams can score and concede, with average totals close to this value.

Corner Bets

Varazdin averages 4.2 corners over their last five matches, while Istra 1961 averages 3. The frequency of over 9.5 corners was seen three times for Varazdin out of five matches, and twice for Istra 1961. Among the corner total odds, the line at 8.5 stands out: over 8.5 is at 2.03, under is at 1.70. Combined, both teams average 7.2 corners per match, which is close to this mark. There is no clear favorite for the corner outcome. A logical option is the total corners over 8.5, considering both teams can earn 3-4 corners per game, and Varazdin's frequency of over 9.5 exceeds half their matches. Individual corner totals can also be considered for a more risky approach.