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

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.

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NK Varteks Varazdin vs Istra 1961 Pula: Starting Lineups Time : 23/05/2026 10:00

NK Varteks Varazdin
2 - 0
Finished
Istra 1961 Pula
90+1' event Luka Posinkovic / Tomislav Duvnjak
77' event Tomislav Duvnjak
76' event Stipe Juric / Luka Mamic
65' event Iuri Tavares / Aleksa Latkovic
65' event Mario Marina / David Puclin
65' event Gregor Sikosek / Antonio Borsic
50' event Antonio Borsic
38' event Luka Mamic
36' event Novak Tepsic Penalty awarded
14' event Luka Mamic
12' event Novak Tepsic Penalty awarded
event 78' Agada / Allen Obando
event 67' Emil Frederiksen / Dukan Ahmeti
event 46' Advan Kadusic / Filip Taraba
event 46' Antonio Mauric / Josip Radosevic
event 46' Vinko Rozic / Silvio Gorican
event 37' Josip Radosevic
event 25' Raul Kumar
event 13' Filip Taraba
90+1' event Luka Posinkovic / Tomislav Duvnjak
event 78' Agada / Allen Obando
77' event Tomislav Duvnjak
event 67' Emil Frederiksen / Dukan Ahmeti
76' event Stipe Juric / Luka Mamic
event 46' Advan Kadusic / Filip Taraba
65' event Iuri Tavares / Aleksa Latkovic
event 46' Antonio Mauric / Josip Radosevic
65' event Mario Marina / David Puclin
event 46' Vinko Rozic / Silvio Gorican
65' event Gregor Sikosek / Antonio Borsic
event 37' Josip Radosevic
50' event Antonio Borsic
event 25' Raul Kumar
38' event Luka Mamic
event 13' Filip Taraba
36' event Novak Tepsic Penalty awarded
14' event Luka Mamic
12' event Novak Tepsic Penalty awarded
NK Varteks Varazdin NK Varteks Varazdin
Substitutions
#44 Mateo Barac
#12 Petar bockaj
#9 Stipe Juric
#17 Ivan Mamut
#24 Mario Marina
#13 Mario Mladenovski
#18 Paizinho
#30 Luka Posinkovic
#20 Gregor Sikosek
#33 Josip Silic
#38 Iuri Tavares
NK Varteks Varazdin NK Varteks Varazdin Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula
12Shots11
8Shots on Goal4
18Fouls11
2Corner Kick3
9Free kick18
1Offside1
2Yellow card3
4Save5
13Successful Tackles10
10Interceptions9
30Long pass27
2Successful center4
4Shots off goal6
0Blocked1
12Tackle10
5Dribbles5
19Throw-in21
320Passes453
62Attacks87
31Dangerous attacks55
2Corner Kicks(HT)0
7BigChances0
5BigChancesMissed0
7ShotsInsideBox8
5ShotsOutsideBox3
53DuelsWon51
2.91ExpectedGoals0.39
3.24xGOT0.41
21Touches In Opposition Box25
10AccurateCrosses18
40GroundDuelsWon38
13AerialDuelsWon13
20Clearances16
Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula
Substitutions
#77 Agada
#25 Gustavo Albarracín
#18 Israel Ayuma
#12 Roko Banovac
#17 Emil Frederiksen
#97 Advan Kadusic
#1 Franko Kolic
#8 Antonio Mauric
#7 Vinko Rozic
#15 Ebou Sama
#23 Leo Stulac
Commentary
90+1' NK Varteks Varazdin — substitution: Luka Posinkovic / Tomislav Duvnjak
78' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Agada / Allen Obando
77' Tomislav Duvnjak - NK Varteks Varazdin receive a yellow card
76' NK Varteks Varazdin — substitution: Stipe Juric / Luka Mamic
67' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Emil Frederiksen / Dukan Ahmeti
65' NK Varteks Varazdin — substitution: Iuri Tavares / Aleksa Latkovic
65' NK Varteks Varazdin — substitution: Mario Marina / David Puclin
65' NK Varteks Varazdin — substitution: Gregor Sikosek / Antonio Borsic
50' Antonio Borsic - NK Varteks Varazdin receive a yellow card
46' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Advan Kadusic / Filip Taraba
46' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Antonio Mauric / Josip Radosevic
46' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Vinko Rozic / Silvio Gorican
38' Penalty scored! Luka Mamic - NK Varteks Varazdin
37' Josip Radosevic - Istra 1961 Pula receive a yellow card
36' VAR review - NK Varteks Varazdin
25' Raul Kumar - Istra 1961 Pula receive a yellow card
14' Penalty scored! Luka Mamic - NK Varteks Varazdin
13' Filip Taraba - Istra 1961 Pula receive a yellow card
12' VAR review - NK Varteks Varazdin

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 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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