NK Varteks Varazdin vs Istra 1961 Pula Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – April 16

NK Varteks Varazdin

L L W W L

6th place in Croatia 1.Division

0 - 0

16/04/2023 13:00

Istra 1961 Pula

L W D W L

5th place in Croatia 1.Division

Croatia 1.Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for NK Varteks Varazdin vs Istra 1961 Pula on April 16, 2023 (kick-off: 13:00) 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 for you.

NK Varteks Varazdin are currently 6th with 46 points after 36 matches.
Istra 1961 Pula sit 5th with 46 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors NK Varteks Varazdin, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Istra 1961 Pula 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

STANDINGS UP TO 16/04/2023

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

01 Dinamo Zagreb	81	36	24	9	3	81	28	53
02 Hajduk Split	71	36	21	8	7	65	41	24
03 ZNK Osijek	50	36	13	11	12	46	41	5
04 Rijeka	49	36	14	7	15	44	44	0
05 Istra 1961 Pula	46	36	11	13	12	36	38	-2
06 NK Varteks Varazdin	46	36	12	10	14	41	51	-10
07 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb	43	36	11	10	15	45	50	-5
08 Slaven Koprivnica	43	36	10	13	13	27	46	-19
09 HNK Gorica	32	36	7	11	18	36	50	-14
10 HNK Sibenik	27	36	5	12	19	24	56	-32

Head To Head

03/02/2023 15:59

Istra 1961 Pula

2 - 1

NK Varteks Varazdin

CRO D1

30/09/2022 15:59

NK Varteks Varazdin

1 - 1

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

22/07/2022 18:00

Istra 1961 Pula

1 - 2

NK Varteks Varazdin

CRO D1

26/04/2021 15:59

NK Varteks Varazdin

1 - 1

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

20/02/2021 14:00

Istra 1961 Pula

0 - 1

NK Varteks Varazdin

CRO D1

28/11/2020 14:00

NK Varteks Varazdin

1 - 1

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

NK Varteks Varazdin

33%

Draw

50%

Istra 1961 Pula

17%

NK Varteks Varazdin Last 6 matches

07/04/2023 14:00

Slaven Koprivnica 1 - 1 NK Varteks Varazdin CRO D1

02/04/2023 15:59

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1 - 1 NK Varteks Varazdin CRO D1

17/03/2023 15:59

NK Varteks Varazdin 2 - 1 HNK Gorica CRO D1

12/03/2023 14:00

Rijeka 3 - 1 NK Varteks Varazdin CRO D1

04/03/2023 15:00

NK Varteks Varazdin 2 - 0 HNK Sibenik CRO D1

26/02/2023 16:30

ZNK Osijek 0 - 1 NK Varteks Varazdin CRO D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Istra 1961 Pula

07/04/2023 16:10

Hajduk Split 2 - 2 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

31/03/2023 15:59

Slaven Koprivnica 2 - 0 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

19/03/2023 14:00

Istra 1961 Pula 0 - 0 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb CRO D1

15/03/2023 15:59

Istra 1961 Pula 1 - 0 Dinamo Zagreb CRO D1

10/03/2023 15:59

HNK Gorica 5 - 4 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

03/03/2023 15:59

Istra 1961 Pula 0 - 2 Rijeka CRO D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

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

0.31

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored

Avg. per game

0.33

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.42

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

8 (22%)28 (78%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

9 (25%)27 (75%)

NK Varteks Varazdin

Recent matches

Istra 1961 Pula

Under /Over

(78%)28 8(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(58%)21 15(42%)

Under /Over

(17%)6 30(83%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(17%)6 30(83%)

Under /Over

(50%)18 18(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

/Yes

(58%)21 15(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(33%)12 24(67%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

NK Varteks Varazdin

Istra 1961 Pula

Shots

NK Varteks Varazdin

Total shots

10.28 avg / game

Blocked

44 total

Avg. 3.14

Istra 1961 Pula

Total shots

6.83 avg / game

Blocked

12 total

Avg. 1.00

NK Varteks Varazdin Pass Istra 1961 Pula

Total passes

10538

Avg. 405 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

11537

Avg. 427 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

NK Varteks Varazdin

Played games

Istra 1961 Pula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.47

3.89

140

Corners

115

3.19

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.25

Offsides

2.14

1.92

GK saves

2.11

NK Varteks Varazdin

DISCIPLINARY

Istra 1961 Pula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.92

2.36

0.14

0.19

10.75

387

Fouls

409

11.36

11.25

405

Tackles

484

13.44

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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 16 April 2023 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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