NK Varteks Varazdin vs Istra 1961 Pula: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 September

NK Varteks Varazdin

W L W W L

6th place in Croatia 1.Division

1 - 0

17/09/2023 13:15

Istra 1961 Pula

W W W D W

8th place in Croatia 1.Division

Croatia 1.Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for NK Varteks Varazdin vs Istra 1961 Pula on 17 September 2023 (kick-off: 13:15) 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 are currently 6th with 42 points after 36 matches.
Istra 1961 Pula sit 8th with 41 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 17/09/2023

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

01 Dinamo Zagreb	82	36	25	7	4	67	30	37
02 Rijeka	74	36	23	5	8	69	30	39
03 Hajduk Split	68	36	21	5	10	54	26	28
04 ZNK Osijek	57	36	16	9	11	62	43	19
05 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb	51	36	12	15	9	52	45	7
06 NK Varteks Varazdin	42	36	10	12	14	39	47	-8
07 HNK Gorica	41	36	11	8	17	35	50	-15
08 Istra 1961 Pula	41	36	10	11	15	36	54	-18
09 Slaven Koprivnica	33	36	9	6	21	43	69	-26
10 Rudes	9	36	1	6	29	22	85	-63

Head To Head

16/04/2023 09:00

NK Varteks Varazdin

0 - 0

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

03/02/2023 11:59

Istra 1961 Pula

2 - 1

NK Varteks Varazdin

CRO D1

30/09/2022 11:59

NK Varteks Varazdin

1 - 1

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

22/07/2022 14:00

Istra 1961 Pula

1 - 2

NK Varteks Varazdin

CRO D1

26/04/2021 11:59

NK Varteks Varazdin

1 - 1

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

20/02/2021 10:00

Istra 1961 Pula

0 - 1

NK Varteks Varazdin

CRO D1

NK Varteks Varazdin

33%

Draw

50%

Istra 1961 Pula

17%

NK Varteks Varazdin Last 6 matches

03/09/2023 12:30

Rijeka 2 - 2 NK Varteks Varazdin CRO D1

26/08/2023 13:00

NK Varteks Varazdin 1 - 2 Hajduk Split CRO D1

12/08/2023 14:00

NK Varteks Varazdin 2 - 0 Rudes CRO D1

04/08/2023 14:00

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 3 - 3 NK Varteks Varazdin CRO D1

28/07/2023 14:00

NK Varteks Varazdin 2 - 2 Slaven Koprivnica CRO D1

23/07/2023 12:45

HNK Gorica 1 - 1 NK Varteks Varazdin CRO D1

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Istra 1961 Pula

02/09/2023 15:05

Hajduk Split 0 - 1 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

27/08/2023 12:30

Istra 1961 Pula 0 - 0 Rudes CRO D1

19/08/2023 12:30

Slaven Koprivnica 2 - 2 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

13/08/2023 12:55

Istra 1961 Pula 4 - 4 ZNK Osijek CRO D1

06/08/2023 15:00

Rijeka 6 - 0 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

29/07/2023 15:00

Istra 1961 Pula 0 - 3 Dinamo Zagreb CRO D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

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

0.56

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.81

Scored

Avg. per game

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

16 (44%)20 (56%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

13 (36%)23 (64%)

NK Varteks Varazdin

Recent matches

Istra 1961 Pula

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(31%)11 25(69%)

/Yes

(47%)17 19(53%)

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

10.61 avg / game

Blocked

105 total

Avg. 3.28

Istra 1961 Pula

Total shots

9.11 avg / game

Blocked

79 total

Avg. 2.47

NK Varteks Varazdin Pass Istra 1961 Pula

Total passes

13688

Avg. 391 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

13754

Avg. 382 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

NK Varteks Varazdin

Played games

Istra 1961 Pula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.31

4.28

154

Corners

141

3.92

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.67

Offsides

2.28

2.83

102

GK saves

2.39

NK Varteks Varazdin

DISCIPLINARY

Istra 1961 Pula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.14

2.69

0.11

0.14

13.61

490

Fouls

550

15.28

12.94

466

Tackles

513

14.25

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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 17 September 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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