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

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 %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

10:00

2026-05-23

NK Varteks Varazdin vs Istra 1961 Pula - Prediction & Odds

NK Varteks Varazdin

Istra 1961 Pula

2026-05-23 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 23/05/2026

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

20/03/2026 13:00

Istra 1961 Pula

2 - 1

NK Varteks Varazdin

CRO D1

19/12/2025 11:00

NK Varteks Varazdin

1 - 3

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

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

Istra 1961 Pula

33%

Draw

50%

NK Varteks Varazdin

17%

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

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

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 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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