Prediction for match Varazdin — Istra 1961

Odds and Probabilities for the Match Outcome

Varazdin and Istra 1961 face off on 23.05.2026 in the HNL. The odds for a Varazdin victory are 2.25, a draw is priced at 3.02, and an Istra 1961 win is at 3.36. In terms of probabilities: Varazdin - 41.41%, draw - 30.85%, Istra 1961 - 27.73%. Varazdin holds a slight advantage, but Istra 1961 is capable of putting up a fight, considering the close probabilities. Based on these odds, bookmakers do not expect a clear dominance by either side, and a draw is also seen as a likely outcome.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Varazdin recorded the following results: 15.05.2026 Vukovar - Varazdin 0-2, 09.05.2026 Varazdin - Lokomotiva Zagreb 1-1, 03.05.2026 Hajduk Split - Varazdin 3-1. Istra 1961 played as follows in their last three games: 17.05.2026 Istra 1961 - Rijeka 0-0, 10.05.2026 Osijek - Istra 1961 0-1, 04.05.2026 Istra 1961 - Slaven Belupo 3-1. In their last head-to-head meeting on 20.03.2026, Istra 1961 hosted Varazdin and won 2-1. Over the last five matches, Varazdin averages 44.6% possession, 1.4 yellow cards, 11.4 fouls, and 1 offside per game. Istra 1961 has higher possession at 48.4%, 1.6 yellow cards, 11.2 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. These stats suggest a similar style of play with Istra 1961 having a slight edge in possession and offsides.

How Many Goals Will Be Scored in the Varazdin - Istra 1961 Match

In the last five matches, Varazdin's average number of goals per game is 2.4, while Istra 1961's is 1.6. Varazdin scores and concedes 1.2 goals per game, and Istra 1961 scores and concedes 0.8. For over 2.5 goals: Varazdin has 2 out of 5, and Istra 1961 has only 1 out of 5. For over 1.5 goals in the first half: Varazdin has 1 out of 5, and Istra 1961 has 2 out of 5. For over 1.5 goals in the second half: Varazdin has 1 out of 5, and Istra 1961 has none. Varazdin most frequently scores in the 46-60 and 76-90 minute intervals (29% each), while Istra 1961 distributes its goals evenly over the first 75 minutes (25% in each of the three intervals up to the 75th minute). Varazdin most often concedes in the 46-60 minute interval (40%), and Istra 1961 in the 31-45 minute interval (75%). Overall, both teams do not show high scoring potential, with under 2.5 goals occurring in 3 out of 5 matches for Varazdin and in 4 out of 5 for Istra 1961. The average goal stats and frequency of over/under totals suggest that betting on under 2.5 goals at 1.95 is a logical choice.

Betting on Corners

Varazdin averages 2.6 corners per match, while Istra 1961 averages 4.6. For over 9.5 corners: Varazdin has 2 out of 5, and Istra 1961 has 3 out of 5. Considering the total corners, the line closest to the sum of the averages is 7.5. Odds for over 7.5 corners are 1.50, and under 7.5 corners are 2.37. Varazdin is the favorite for corners with odds of 1.98. Given that both teams rarely exceed 10 corners, betting on over 7.5 corners seems the most justified among the options. Additionally, you might consider betting on Varazdin to win the corner count based on the odds.