Varaždin vs Istra 1961: match statistics
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Varaždin vs Istra 1961: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Varaždin plays Istra 1961 in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game is scheduled for September 4, 2026. Venue: Stadion Anđelko Herjavec.
Recent form
Varaždin has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Istra 1961 has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Varaždin scores 2.20 goals per game and allows 1.00. Istra 1961 scores 2.20 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 3.29 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Varaždin's games and 80% of Istra 1961's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 100%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 67% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Istra 1961 has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.34 per game. Varaždin takes 12.0 shots per game, while Istra 1961 takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Varaždin leads at halftime in 60% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Istra 1961 leads at halftime in 40% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Varaždin's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). For Istra 1961, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prva HNL games average 3.29 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 67% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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) | 32% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.58 | 0.48 |
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.
Varaždin is 140% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Varaždin · 1 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 is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Varaždin · 2 goals / game - Istra 1961
Varaždin scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while Istra 1961 keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).
Istra 1961 scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while Varaždin keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 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 57% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.2 pts / game - Varaždin · 1.4 pts / game - Istra 1961
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Varaždin - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 80%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Istra 1961 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 20%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +6 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 | • 3.20 | 3.29 | ▲ 4.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 50% | ▲ 80% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 60% | 67% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 27% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 83% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 83% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Varaždin's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses against Istra 1961. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Varaždin and Istra 1961 play?
Varaždin face Istra 1961 on September 4, 2026 in Prva HNL at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Varaždin and Istra 1961?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Varaždin won 1, Istra 1961 won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Varaždin vs Istra 1961?
Varaždin score 2.20 goals per game on average and Istra 1961 2.20. The Prva HNL average is 3.29 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 67% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Varaždin's matches and 80% of Istra 1961's.
What form are Varaždin and Istra 1961 in?
Over the last 5 games Varaždin have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Istra 1961 1-2-2 (1.00 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.