Varaždin vs Istra 1961
Who won Varaždin vs Istra 1961?
Varaždin 2 Istra 1961 0, full time in Croatian 1. HNL. Our model's pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals, which landed. Before this meeting the sides had met 2 times in the fixtures we hold, with Varaždin winning 0, Istra 1961 winning 2 and 0 drawn.
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Varaždin 2–0 Istra 1961
Varaždin did exactly what their home form promised and saw off a struggling Istra 1961 side 2-0, with the clean sheet keeping their season finish tidy. All three signals landed on this one, and honestly, the numbers told the story before a ball was kicked.
Our pick
Varaždin to win
Result
2:0VAR v IST
Varaždin beat Istra 1961 2-0 at home.
Two goals kept the match under the 2.5 line.
Varaždin 2-0 Istra 1961: Home Fortress Holds as Varaždin Grind Out Comfortable Win
Varaždin did exactly what their home form promised and saw off a struggling Istra 1961 side 2-0, with the clean sheet keeping their season finish tidy. All three signals landed on this one, and honestly, the numbers told the story before a ball was kicked.
Read full report →- 12'
Novak Tepsic - 13'Filip Taraba
- 14'PenaltyLuka Mamic
- 25'Raul Kumar
- 36'Novak Tepsic
- 37'
Josip Radosevic - 38'PenaltyLuka Mamic
- 46'off: Filip Taraba
Advan Kadusic - 46'off: Josip Radosevic
Antonio Mauric - 46'off: Silvio GoricanVinko Rozic
- 50'Antonio Borsic
- 65'off: Aleksa Latkovic
Iuri Tavares - 65'off: David PuclinMario Marina
- 65'off: Antonio Borsic
Gregor Sikosek - 67'off: Dukan Ahmeti
Emil Frederiksen - 76'off: Luka Mamic
Stipe Juric - 77'
Tomislav Duvnjak - 78'off: Allen ObandoCharles Adah Agada
- 90+1'off: Tomislav Duvnjak
Luka Posinkovic
How the result affects the Croatian 1. HNL standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 | Osijek | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 3 | Varaždin | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 4 | Hajduk Split | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 5 | Rijeka | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 | Lokomotiva Zagreb | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | Istra 1961 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | Slaven Koprivnica | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
What was the final score of Varaždin vs Istra 1961?
The match finished 2-0 to Varaždin.
Who won Varaždin vs Istra 1961?
Varaždin won the match 2-0.
When did Varaždin vs Istra 1961 take place?
The match took place on Saturday, 23 May 2026.
📊 Match recap and data context
Varaždin defeated Istra 1961 2-0 in the Croatian 1. HNL. Our model had backed a Varaždin win at 45% probability, and the pick landed. Varaždin entered the match in modest form with two wins in their last five, while Istra arrived winless in their previous four outings. The clean sheet was notable given Varaždin's recent tendency toward both teams scoring in 60% of matches. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result widened the gap between the sides in the standings. Varaždin consolidated third place with three points, while Istra 1961 remained sixth and extended their winless streak. Our model suggests Varaždin's clean sheet performance aligns with their league position trajectory. Istra 1961's defensive fragility, conceding 7 goals in five matches, indicates a structural problem requiring urgent attention.
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