Varazdin vs NK Istra 1961 Live Score and Live Stream

NK Istra 1961

Preview

Varazdin were up against NK Istra 1961 in the HNL of Croatia on September 4. The match concluded with both teams sharing the points in a 0-0 draw.

As Varazdin and NK Istra 1961 renew their battle, the memory of Varazdin's 2-0 win in their HNL match from 4 months ago still lingers. Following their win against Rudes in HNL on August 29, Varazdin head into this clash with renewed confidence.

NK Istra 1961 approach this game after a draw with Dinamo Zagreb on August 29. Their backline remains a concern, with goals conceded across four consecutive away matches.

In this HNL showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for Varazdin and NK Istra 1961 throughout the campaign. Varazdin’s top finisher Ivan Canjuga and Ivan Mamut have played important roles in ensuring their attack, crafted under Nikola Safaric’s leadership, remains effective. Canjuga leads Varazdin’s scoring charts in HNL this season with three goals, while also being their most creative player, providing two assists in the league so far. Supporting them are Luka Mamic, Aleksa Latkovic and Mario Mladenovski, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Varazdin’s attack.

Meanwhile, NK Istra 1961’s top finisher Emil Frederiksen and Hamza Jaganjac have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Javier Cabello’s management, remains effective. Frederiksen leads NK Istra 1961’s scoring charts in HNL this season with four goals, while also excelling as their primary creator, registering two assists in the competition so far. NK Istra 1961’s attacking depth is further showcased by Dukan Ahmeti, Nik Skafar Zuzic and Ivan Saranic, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

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Live Streaming

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AI Prediction

Our AI model provides a pre-game prediction for the Varazdin–NK Istra 1961 match, and then continues to track the action live, updating its forecast every minute as the game unfolds. Based on numbers run before the whistle, AI forecasted that Varazdin’s victory was the forecast’s top scenario at 48%, while a draw was at 33% and NK Istra 1961’s victory was at 19%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Varazdin - NK Istra 1961 in real time.

Varazdin kicked off the game with Josip Silic, Gregor Sikosek who got substituted by Elvir Durakovic on the 82nd minute, Novak Tepsic, Mario Mladenovski, Frane Maglica, Mario Marina who got substituted by Tomislav Duvnjak on the 82nd minute, Iuri Tavares who got substituted by Emmanuel Uchegbu on the 73rd minute, Luka Mamic, Ivan Canjuga, Aleksa Latkovic and Stipe Juric who got substituted by Matej Vuk on the 57th minute as starters, with Robby McCrorie, Mateo Barac, Elvir Durakovic, Petar Bockaj, Luka Skaricic, Sven Lesjak, Luka Posinkovic, Emmanuel Uchegbu, Ivan Posavec, Silvio Ilinkovic, Matej Vuk and Tomislav Duvnjak on the bench.

NK Istra 1961's starting eleven were Franko Kolic, Niko Sepic, Samuli Miettinen, Raul Kumar, Rene Hrvatin who got substituted by Advan Kadusic on the 85th minute, Gustavo Albarracin, Daouda Doumbia who got substituted by Antonio Mauric on the 86th minute, Vinko Rozic who got substituted by Nik Skafar Zuzic on the 61st minute, Dukan Ahmeti who got substituted by Silvio Gorican on the 73rd minute, Emil Frederiksen who got substituted by Isaac on the 61st minute and Hamza Jaganjac, with Jan Paus-Kunst, Advan Kadusic, Mohamed Nasraoui, Dominik Celija, Silvio Gorican, Antonio Mauric, Matija Kablar, Nik Skafar Zuzic, Mutari Momoh, Isaac and Stipe Ukich on the bench.

Stats

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Expected Goals: 1.32 - 0.29
Ball Possession: 58 - 42
Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 0
Total Attempts: 21 - 9
Shots On Target: 4 - 2
Blocked Shots: 10 - 6
Shots in the Box: 14 - 0
Shots from Outside the Box: 7 - 9
Woodwork Hits: 2 - 0
Fouls: 12 - 14
Corners: 8 - 4
Saves: 2 - 4
Free Kicks: 14 - 12
Offsides: 1 - 0
Passes into Final Third: 152 - 104
Completed Passes in Final Third: 116 - 58
Touches in Opponent's Box: 28 - 8
Tackles: 16 - 21
Completed Tackles: 11 - 14
Total Crosses: 29 - 11
Successful Crosses: 9 - 2
Interceptions: 14 - 15
Clearances: 21 - 21

Referee showed the yellow card six times throughout the game. Dukan Ahmeti, Stipe Juric, Rene Hrvatin, Frane Maglica, Gregor Sikosek and Hamza Jaganjac were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Over five meetings since May 2025, the teams have each had their moments. Varazdin have won once, NK Istra 1961 three times, and one game ended in draw. The most recent match between them was on May 23, 2026, in the HNL of Croatia, where Varazdin secured a 2-0 victory. Varazdin have managed four goals in these five matches, while NK Istra 1961 have scored six in total. Overall, NK Istra 1961 hold a stronger head-to-head record against Varazdin in recent meetings.

Varazdin have won four of their six matches in HNL this season, with one draw and one defeat, netting eleven goals (1.83 per match) and conceding five (0.83 per match). NK Istra 1961 have played six matches in HNL, with one win, three draws, and two losses this season, scoring eleven goals, averaging 1.83 per match, while conceding ten, an average of 1.67 per match.

Recent Form

Varazdin are coming off a win in their last match against Rudes, while NK Istra 1961 played their last match against Dinamo Zagreb, which ended in a draw. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Varazdin have recorded eleven wins, eight losses, and one draw, while NK Istra 1961 have won six of their last twenty matches, losing ten and drawing four.

NK Istra 1961 have scored two or more goals in their previous 7 matches.
Varazdin have gone 6 consecutive matches without a draw.
NK Istra 1961 have gone 4 consecutive away matches without a clean sheet.
Varazdin have scored two or more goals in their previous 3 home matches.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Varazdin are currently 3rd in the table with thirteen points from six matches, while NK Istra 1961 occupy 6th spot with six points in six matches.

Video Highlights

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