NK Varteks Varazdin vs Istra 1961 Pula: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 19 December

NK Varteks Varazdin

W L L D W

3rd place in Croatia 1.Division

1-3

19/12/2025 11:00

Istra 1961 Pula

L L W W D

6th place in Croatia 1.Division

Croatia 1.Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for NK Varteks Varazdin vs Istra 1961 Pula on 19 December 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full NK Varteks Varazdin vs Istra 1961 Pula preview before placing your bet.

NK Varteks Varazdin are currently 3rd with 54 points after 36 matches.
Istra 1961 Pula sit 6th with 43 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: NK Varteks Varazdin to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors Istra 1961 Pula, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. NK Varteks Varazdin have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2025-12-19

NK Varteks Varazdin vs Istra 1961 Pula - Prediction & Odds

NK Varteks Varazdin

Istra 1961 Pula

2025-12-19 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 19/12/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dinamo Zagreb	86	36	27	5	4	93	28	65
02 Hajduk Split	68	36	20	8	8	61	36	25
03 NK Varteks Varazdin	54	36	15	9	12	47	46	1
04 Rijeka	53	36	14	11	11	49	36	13
05 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb	44	36	10	14	12	40	52	-12
06 Istra 1961 Pula	43	36	12	7	17	39	50	-11
07 Slaven Belupo	41	36	10	11	15	46	61	-15
08 HNK Gorica	41	36	11	8	17	40	48	-8
09 ZNK Osijek	35	36	8	11	17	27	49	-22
10 HNK Vukovar 91	28	36	6	10	20	37	73	-36

Head To Head

03/10/2025 12:00

Istra 1961 Pula

1 - 0

NK Varteks Varazdin

CRO D1

11/05/2025 12:15

Istra 1961 Pula

0 - 0

NK Varteks Varazdin

CRO D1

08/03/2025 10:00

NK Varteks Varazdin

0 - 0

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

07/12/2024 10:00

Istra 1961 Pula

0 - 0

NK Varteks Varazdin

CRO D1

20/09/2024 12:00

NK Varteks Varazdin

1 - 0

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

17/05/2024 11:59

Istra 1961 Pula

2 - 0

NK Varteks Varazdin

CRO D1

NK Varteks Varazdin

17%

Draw

50%

Istra 1961 Pula

33%

NK Varteks Varazdin Last 6 matches

12/12/2025 13:00

HNK Vukovar 91 2 - 0 NK Varteks Varazdin CRO D1

07/12/2025 10:00

NK Varteks Varazdin 4 - 2 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb CRO D1

03/12/2025 12:00

NK Varteks Varazdin 1 - 1 ZNK Osijek CRO Cup

29/11/2025 10:30

Hajduk Split 1 - 1 NK Varteks Varazdin CRO D1

22/11/2025 10:00

Dinamo Zagreb 3 - 1 NK Varteks Varazdin CRO D1

09/11/2025 13:15

NK Varteks Varazdin 1 - 0 Rijeka CRO D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Istra 1961 Pula

07/12/2025 12:30

ZNK Osijek 1 - 5 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

29/11/2025 13:15

Istra 1961 Pula 1 - 1 Slaven Belupo CRO D1

23/11/2025 13:15

HNK Gorica 1 - 0 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

09/11/2025 11:00

Istra 1961 Pula 2 - 1 Dinamo Zagreb CRO D1

05/11/2025 09:00

NK Udarnik Kurilovec 2 - 1 Istra 1961 Pula CRO Cup

01/11/2025 13:45

Istra 1961 Pula 1 - 1 HNK Vukovar 91 CRO D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Croatia 1.Division

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

NK Varteks Varazdin

Istra 1961 Pula

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

15 (42%)21 (58%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

13 (36%)23 (64%)

NK Varteks Varazdin

Recent matches

Istra 1961 Pula

Under /Over

(83%)30 6(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(75%)27 9(25%)

Under /Over

(50%)18 18(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)17 19(53%)

Under /Over

(31%)11 25(69%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

/Yes

(61%)22 14(39%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)19 17(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

NK Varteks Varazdin

Istra 1961 Pula

Shots

NK Varteks Varazdin

Total shots

11.51 avg / game

Blocked

120 total

Avg. 3.43

Istra 1961 Pula

Total shots

10.28 avg / game

Blocked

107 total

Avg. 2.97

NK Varteks Varazdin Pass Istra 1961 Pula

Total passes

12440

Avg. 355 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

14467

Avg. 402 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

NK Varteks Varazdin

Played games

Istra 1961 Pula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.17

3.53

127

Corners

149

4.14

20.36

733

Throw-ins

808

22.44

1.08

Offsides

1.33

3.25

117

GK saves

127

3.53

NK Varteks Varazdin

DISCIPLINARY

Istra 1961 Pula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.11

1.97

0.17

0.00

12.14

437

Fouls

426

11.83

11.03

397

Tackles

431

11.97

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

Betiball.com's prediction for NK Varteks Varazdin vs Istra 1961 Pula on 19 December 2025 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 Croatia 1.Division 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.

NK Varteks Varazdin vs Istra 1961 Pula Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess NK Varteks Varazdin's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Istra 1961 Pula'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.

Croatia 1.Division 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 Croatia 1.Division standings and the Croatia 1.Division form table to understand exactly where NK Varteks Varazdin and Istra 1961 Pula sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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