Istra 1961 Pula vs NK Varteks Varazdin: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 March

Betiball's prediction for Istra 1961 Pula vs NK Varteks Varazdin on 20 March 2026 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Istra 1961 Pula vs NK Varteks Varazdin preview before placing your bet.

Istra 1961 Pula vs NK Varteks Varazdin: Starting Lineups Time : 20/03/2026 13:00

Istra 1961 Pula
2 - 1
Finished
NK Varteks Varazdin
86' event Filip Taraba / Smail Prevljak
81' event Israel Ayuma / Emil Frederiksen
80' event Josip Radosevic
78' event Marcel Heister
69' event Allen Obando / Leo Stulac
46' event Vinko Rozic / Silvio Gorican
46' event Dukan Ahmeti / Stjepan Loncar
27' event Josip Radosevic
event 85' Paizinho / Roberto Puncec
event 85' Petar bockaj / Ivan Canjuga
event 69' Mario Marina / Aleksa Latkovic
event 62' Mario Mladenovski / Gregor Sikosek
event 46' Antonio Borsic / Iuri Tavares
event 23' Ivan Canjuga Goal Disallowed - Foul
event 11' Aleksa Latkovic
86' event Filip Taraba / Smail Prevljak
event 85' Paizinho / Roberto Puncec
81' event Israel Ayuma / Emil Frederiksen
event 85' Petar bockaj / Ivan Canjuga
80' event Josip Radosevic
event 69' Mario Marina / Aleksa Latkovic
78' event Marcel Heister
event 62' Mario Mladenovski / Gregor Sikosek
69' event Allen Obando / Leo Stulac
event 46' Antonio Borsic / Iuri Tavares
46' event Vinko Rozic / Silvio Gorican
event 23' Ivan Canjuga Goal Disallowed - Foul
46' event Dukan Ahmeti / Stjepan Loncar
event 11' Aleksa Latkovic
27' event Josip Radosevic
Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula
Substitutions
#77 Agada
#20 Dukan Ahmeti
#25 Gustavo Albarracín
#18 Israel Ayuma
#44 Rene Hrvatin
#16 Samuli Miettinen
#29 Allen Obando
#40 Jan Paus-Kunst
#7 Vinko Rozic
#15 Ebou Sama
#30 Nik Skafar Zuzic
#24 Filip Taraba
Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula NK Varteks Varazdin NK Varteks Varazdin
10Shots15
5Shots on Goal4
10Fouls17
4Corner Kick3
17Free kick10
1Offside0
1Yellow card0
3Save3
14Successful Tackles7
14Interceptions4
19Long pass31
5Successful center3
2Shots off goal7
3Blocked4
14Tackle7
5Dribbles6
26Throw-in28
368Passes425
116Attacks123
65Dangerous attacks62
2Corner Kicks(HT)1
0BigChances2
0BigChancesMissed1
7ShotsInsideBox9
3ShotsOutsideBox6
57DuelsWon37
0.46ExpectedGoals1.51
1.36xGOT1.45
19Touches In Opposition Box25
25AccurateCrosses19
36GroundDuelsWon26
21AerialDuelsWon11
40Clearances34
NK Varteks Varazdin NK Varteks Varazdin
Substitutions
#12 Petar bockaj
#25 Antonio Borsic
#2 Sven Lesjak
#24 Mario Marina
#13 Mario Mladenovski
#18 Paizinho
#30 Luka Posinkovic
#6 David Puclin
#33 Josip Silic
#16 Novak Tepsic
Commentary
86' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Filip Taraba / Smail Prevljak
85' NK Varteks Varazdin — substitution: Paizinho / Roberto Puncec
85' NK Varteks Varazdin — substitution: Petar bockaj / Ivan Canjuga
81' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Israel Ayuma / Emil Frederiksen
80' Goal! Josip Radosevic - Istra 1961 Pula
78' Goal! Marcel Heister - Istra 1961 Pula
69' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Allen Obando / Leo Stulac
69' NK Varteks Varazdin — substitution: Mario Marina / Aleksa Latkovic
62' NK Varteks Varazdin — substitution: Mario Mladenovski / Gregor Sikosek
46' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Vinko Rozic / Silvio Gorican
46' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Dukan Ahmeti / Stjepan Loncar
46' NK Varteks Varazdin — substitution: Antonio Borsic / Iuri Tavares
27' Josip Radosevic - Istra 1961 Pula receive a yellow card
23' VAR review - NK Varteks Varazdin
11' Goal! Aleksa Latkovic - NK Varteks Varazdin

How We Build the Istra 1961 Pula vs NK Varteks Varazdin Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Istra 1961 Pula vs NK Varteks Varazdin on 20 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Istra 1961 Pula vs NK Varteks Varazdin Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Istra 1961 Pula's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against NK Varteks Varazdin's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Istra 1961 Pula and NK Varteks Varazdin sit and what this result means for both clubs.

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