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

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 vs Istra 1961 Pula: Starting Lineups Time : 19/12/2025 11:00

NK Varteks Varazdin
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Istra 1961 Pula
83' event Novak Tepsic / Luka Skaricic
83' event David Puclin / Leon Belcar
82' event Ivan Mamut
78' event Mate Antunovic / Tomislav Duvnjak
78' event Domagoj Begonja / Antonio Borsic
67' event Aleksa Latkovic / Iuri Tavares
63' event Lamine Ba
44' event Roberto Puncec
26' event Ivan Mamut
event 83' Agada / Smail Prevljak
event 83' Alejandro Fidel Jay Agustin / Emil Frederiksen
event 75' Filip Taraba / Vinko Rozic
event 68' Smail Prevljak
event 67' Vinko Rozic
event 57' Mohamed Nasraoui
event 55' Mohamed Nasraoui / Ville Koski
event 46' Vinko Rozic
event 46' Antonio Mauric / Israel Ayuma
event 25' Smail Prevljak
event 20' Marcel Heister
83' event Novak Tepsic / Luka Skaricic
event 83' Agada / Smail Prevljak
83' event David Puclin / Leon Belcar
event 83' Alejandro Fidel Jay Agustin / Emil Frederiksen
82' event Ivan Mamut
event 75' Filip Taraba / Vinko Rozic
78' event Mate Antunovic / Tomislav Duvnjak
event 68' Smail Prevljak
78' event Domagoj Begonja / Antonio Borsic
event 67' Vinko Rozic
67' event Aleksa Latkovic / Iuri Tavares
event 57' Mohamed Nasraoui
63' event Lamine Ba
event 55' Mohamed Nasraoui / Ville Koski
44' event Roberto Puncec
event 46' Vinko Rozic
26' event Ivan Mamut
event 46' Antonio Mauric / Israel Ayuma
event 25' Smail Prevljak
event 20' Marcel Heister
NK Varteks Varazdin NK Varteks Varazdin
Substitutions
#19 Rufat Abdullazada
#11 Mate Antunovic
#44 Mateo Barac
#29 Domagoj Begonja
#9 Marko Dabro
#27 Aleksa Latkovic
#2 Sven Lesjak
#13 Mario Mladenovski
#6 David Puclin
#33 Josip Silic
#16 Novak Tepsic
NK Varteks Varazdin NK Varteks Varazdin Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula
21Shots14
9Shots on Goal4
16Fouls8
9Corner Kick5
8Free kick16
1Offside3
3Yellow card3
1Save8
16Successful Tackles10
11Interceptions12
29Long pass14
9Successful center1
6Shots off goal5
1Hit The Post0
6Blocked5
16Tackle9
13Dribbles5
18Throw-in19
432Passes364
134Attacks95
71Dangerous attacks57
5Corner Kicks(HT)2
4BigChances1
4BigChancesMissed0
15ShotsInsideBox6
6ShotsOutsideBox8
53DuelsWon42
2.26ExpectedGoals1.09
1.63xGOT1.71
36Touches In Opposition Box22
32AccurateCrosses10
45GroundDuelsWon32
8AerialDuelsWon10
17Clearances37
Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula
Substitutions
#77 Agada
#11 Mamadou Saydou Bangura
#32 Dominik Celija
#22 Danijel Djuric
#2 Jovan Ivanisevic
#23 Alejandro Fidel Jay Agustin
#8 Antonio Mauric
#3 Mohamed Nasraoui
#40 Jan Paus-Kunst
#6 Logi Hrafn Robertsson
#24 Filip Taraba
#41 Marin Zgomba
Commentary
83' NK Varteks Varazdin — substitution: Novak Tepsic / Luka Skaricic
83' NK Varteks Varazdin — substitution: David Puclin / Leon Belcar
83' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Agada / Smail Prevljak
83' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Alejandro Fidel Jay Agustin / Emil Frederiksen
82' Ivan Mamut - NK Varteks Varazdin receive a yellow card
78' NK Varteks Varazdin — substitution: Mate Antunovic / Tomislav Duvnjak
78' NK Varteks Varazdin — substitution: Domagoj Begonja / Antonio Borsic
75' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Filip Taraba / Vinko Rozic
68' Goal! Smail Prevljak - Istra 1961 Pula
67' NK Varteks Varazdin — substitution: Aleksa Latkovic / Iuri Tavares
67' Vinko Rozic - Istra 1961 Pula receive a yellow card
63' Lamine Ba - NK Varteks Varazdin receive a yellow card
57' Mohamed Nasraoui - Istra 1961 Pula receive a yellow card
55' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Mohamed Nasraoui / Ville Koski
46' Goal! Vinko Rozic - Istra 1961 Pula
46' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Antonio Mauric / Israel Ayuma
44' Roberto Puncec - NK Varteks Varazdin receive a yellow card
26' Goal! Ivan Mamut - NK Varteks Varazdin
25' Goal! Smail Prevljak - Istra 1961 Pula
20' Marcel Heister - Istra 1961 Pula receive a yellow card

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 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.

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 NK Varteks Varazdin and Istra 1961 Pula sit and what this result means for both clubs.

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