Varaždin vs Istra 1961: match statistics
Varaždin vs Istra 1961: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Varaždin played against Istra 1961 in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game was played on December 19, 2025. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Varaždin has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Istra 1961 has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Varaždin scores 1.24 goals per game and allows 1.29. Istra 1961 scores 1.25 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.75 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Varaždin's games and 63% of Istra 1961's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 56%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Varaždin has the higher season xG average, 1.36 to 1.31 per game. Varaždin takes 11.8 shots per game, while Istra 1961 takes 10.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Varaždin leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Istra 1961 leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.69 after halftime.
When the teams score
Varaždin's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). For Istra 1961, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prva HNL games average 2.75 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Varaždin | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Istra 1961 is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Varaždin · 1.6 pts / game - Istra 1961
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Varaždin scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while Istra 1961 keeps a clean sheet in 19% (3 of 16 meczów).
Istra 1961 scores in 75% of games (12 of 16 meczów), while Varaždin keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Varaždin
Over / Under - Istra 1961
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Varaždin is 59% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Varaždin · 0.81 pts / game - Istra 1961
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Varaždin - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Istra 1961 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Varaždin
Istra 1961
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Prva HNL).
Teams vs league
| Varaždin | Liga | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.53 | 2.75 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 59% | 63% | • 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 52% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 24% | 21% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 71% | 79% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 83% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Varaždin's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Istra 1961. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Varaždin vs Istra 1961?
The Prva HNL match finished Varaždin 1:3 Istra 1961. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Varaždin vs Istra 1961?
Varaždin score 1.24 goals per game on average and Istra 1961 1.25. The Prva HNL average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Varaždin's matches and 63% of Istra 1961's.
What form are Varaždin and Istra 1961 in?
Over the last 5 games Varaždin have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Istra 1961 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Varaždin vs Istra 1961?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.