NK Varteks Varazdin vs Istra 1961 Pula: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 May

Prediction Match Centre
NK Varteks Varazdin
WLLDW
3rd place in Croatia 1.Division
1
2-0
NK Varteks Varazdin
Win Probability 41%
23/05/2026 10:00
Istra 1961 Pula
LLWWD
6th place in Croatia 1.Division
Croatia 1.Division
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for NK Varteks Varazdin vs Istra 1961 Pula on 23 May 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) 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 will face Istra 1961 Pula in Croatia 1.Division on May 23, 2026 at 10:00.
  • NK Varteks Varazdin are currently 3rd with 54 points after 36 matches.
  • Istra 1961 Pula sit 6th with 43 points from 36 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.17.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
10:00

2026-05-23

NK Varteks Varazdin vs Istra 1961 Pula - Prediction & Odds

NK Varteks Varazdin
NK Varteks Varazdin
Istra 1961 Pula
Istra 1961 Pula
2026-05-23 10:00
41
27
32
1
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.50
2.17
FT
2-0 2-0
-
weather
24℃～25℃
STANDINGS UP TO 23/05/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Dinamo Zagreb Dinamo Zagreb
86 36 27 5 4 93 28 65
02 Hajduk Split Hajduk Split
68 36 20 8 8 61 36 25
03 NK Varteks Varazdin NK Varteks Varazdin
54 36 15 9 12 47 46 1
04 Rijeka Rijeka
53 36 14 11 11 49 36 13
05 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
44 36 10 14 12 40 52 -12
06 Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula
43 36 12 7 17 39 50 -11
07 Slaven Belupo Slaven Belupo
41 36 10 11 15 46 61 -15
08 HNK Gorica HNK Gorica
41 36 11 8 17 40 48 -8
09 ZNK Osijek ZNK Osijek
35 36 8 11 17 27 49 -22
10 HNK Vukovar 91 HNK Vukovar 91
28 36 6 10 20 37 73 -36
Head To Head
20/03/2026 13:00
Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula
2 - 1
NK Varteks Varazdin NK Varteks Varazdin
CRO D1
19/12/2025 11:00
NK Varteks Varazdin NK Varteks Varazdin
1 - 3
Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula
CRO D1
03/10/2025 12:00
Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula
1 - 0
NK Varteks Varazdin NK Varteks Varazdin
CRO D1
11/05/2025 12:15
Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula
0 - 0
NK Varteks Varazdin NK Varteks Varazdin
CRO D1
08/03/2025 10:00
NK Varteks Varazdin NK Varteks Varazdin
0 - 0
Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula
CRO D1
07/12/2024 10:00
Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula
0 - 0
NK Varteks Varazdin NK Varteks Varazdin
CRO D1
Istra 1961 Pula
2
33%
Draw
3
50%
NK Varteks Varazdin
1
17%
NK Varteks Varazdin NK Varteks Varazdin Last 6 matches
15/05/2026 12:00
HNK Vukovar 91 0 - 2 NK Varteks Varazdin
CRO D1
09/05/2026 12:45
NK Varteks Varazdin 1 - 1 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
CRO D1
03/05/2026 12:45
Hajduk Split 3 - 1 NK Varteks Varazdin
CRO D1
26/04/2026 12:45
Dinamo Zagreb 2 - 1 NK Varteks Varazdin
CRO D1
22/04/2026 11:45
NK Varteks Varazdin 1 - 0 Rijeka
CRO D1
17/04/2026 14:15
ZNK Osijek 0 - 2 NK Varteks Varazdin
CRO D1
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula
17/05/2026 12:45
Istra 1961 Pula 0 - 0 Rijeka
CRO D1
10/05/2026 10:00
ZNK Osijek 0 - 1 Istra 1961 Pula
CRO D1
04/05/2026 12:00
Istra 1961 Pula 3 - 1 Slaven Belupo
CRO D1
27/04/2026 12:00
HNK Gorica 1 - 0 Istra 1961 Pula
CRO D1
22/04/2026 14:15
Istra 1961 Pula 0 - 2 Dinamo Zagreb
CRO D1
18/04/2026 12:45
Istra 1961 Pula 1 - 2 HNK Vukovar 91
CRO D1
Win
33%
Draw
17%
Lost
50%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Croatia 1.Division
Played games
NK Varteks Varazdin
NK Varteks Varazdin
42
 Istra 1961 Pula
Istra 1961 Pula
38
Goals
Scored
61
Avg. per game
1.45
Conceded
54
Avg. per game
1.29
Scored
42
Avg. per game
1.11
Conceded
53
Avg. per game
1.39
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 42 matches
YesNo
35 (83%)7 (17%)
In last 42 matches
NoYes
25 (66%)13 (34%)
NK Varteks Varazdin

NK Varteks Varazdin

Recent matches

Istra 1961 Pula

Istra 1961 Pula

Under /Over

(86%)36 6(14%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)29 9(24%)

Under /Over

(50%)21 21(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

Under /Over

(31%)13 29(69%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(29%)11 27(71%)

/Yes

(62%)26 16(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(55%)21 17(45%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
NK Varteks Varazdin NK Varteks Varazdin
Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula
Shots
NK Varteks Varazdin
NK Varteks Varazdin
Total shots
11.68 avg / game
Blocked
120 total
Avg. 3.33
Istra 1961 Pula
Istra 1961 Pula
Total shots
10.42 avg / game
Blocked
107 total
Avg. 2.97
NK Varteks Varazdin NK Varteks Varazdin Pass Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula
Total passes
12440
Avg. 355 / game
Accurate
76%
Ball possession
46%
Total passes
14467
Avg. 402 / game
Accurate
79%
Ball possession
51%
TOTAL ATTACKS
NK Varteks Varazdin
NK Varteks Varazdin
4018
Avg. 95.67 / game
 Istra 1961 Pula
Istra 1961 Pula
4024
Avg. 105.89 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
NK Varteks Varazdin
NK Varteks Varazdin
2006
Avg. 47.76 / game
 Istra 1961 Pula
Istra 1961 Pula
2185
Avg. 57.50 / game
OTHERS
NK Varteks Varazdin
NK Varteks Varazdin
42
Played games
Istra 1961 Pula
Istra 1961 Pula
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.26
11
Clean sheets
6
0.16
3.33
140
Corners
163
4.29
18.19
764
Throw-ins
808
21.26
1.10
46
Offsides
57
1.50
2.95
124
GK saves
127
3.34
NK Varteks Varazdin
NK Varteks Varazdin
DISCIPLINARY
Istra 1961 Pula
Istra 1961 Pula
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.02
85
Yellow card
74
1.95
0.14
6
Red card
0
0.00
11.10
466
Fouls
441
11.61
9.45
397
Tackles
431
11.34
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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 23 May 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 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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