NK Istra 1961 vs Varazdin Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

NK Istra 1961 face Varazdin in the HNL of Croatia on October 3. Kickoff is scheduled for 16:00 UTC.

All eyes turn to the pitch as NK Istra 1961 and Varazdin renew their battle, 5 months after their previous HNL match that concluded in a 0-0 stalemate. NK Istra 1961 come into the match following a draw against Rijeka last Saturday in the HNL, stretching their unbeaten streak to three matches.

After their recent win against Vukovar, Varazdin approach this match with renewed confidence. All the same, their backline remains a concern, having conceded goals in each of their last six away matches.

This HNL match offers a platform for NK Istra 1961 and Varazdin’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. NK Istra 1961’s attacking options, with Oriol Riera steering the side, have been bolstered by Stjepan Loncar, the team’s top scorer, and Salim Fago Lawal, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Loncar leads NK Istra 1961’s scoring charts in HNL this season with two goals, while also being their most creative player, providing two assists in the league so far. NK Istra 1961’s offense has also been strengthened by Saydou Bangura, Smail Prevljak and Advan Kadusic, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Varazdin’s top finisher Ivan Mamut and Aleksa Latkovic have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Nikola Safaric’s management, remains effective. Varazdin’s top scorer in HNL, Latkovic, has three goals this season, with Maglica contributing three assists to top their creative tally in the league. Marko Dabro, Iuri Tavares and Mario Marina have supported the attack well, combining for important goals and assists throughout the campaign.

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Live Streaming

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AI Prediction

The AI gives an initial outlook on NK Istra 1961 vs Varazdin before the match - and once the match begins, it keeps observing the play and adjusts its forecast minute by minute. Based on numbers run before the whistle, AI forecasts that a draw is the forecast’s top scenario at 46%, while NK Istra 1961’s victory is at 24% and Varazdin’s victory is at 30%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for NK Istra 1961 - Varazdin in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.

In their last outing, NK Istra 1961 lined up with Franko Kolic, Advan Kadusic, Dario Maresic, Ville Koski, Mohamed Nasraoui, Antonio Mauric, Josip Radosevic, Stjepan Loncar, Salim Fago Lawal, Smail Prevljak and Emil Frederiksen.

Varazdin's lineup in their latest match featured Oliver Zelenika, Antonio Borsic, Lamine Ba, Mario Mladenovski, Frane Maglica, Mario Marina, Tomislav Duvnjak, Iuri Tavares, Aleksa Latkovic, Rufat Abdullazada and Ivan Mamut.

Stats

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Head-to-head

Since March 2024, the teams have gone head-to-head six times. NK Istra 1961 and Varazdin each have one win, and four games ended in draws. Their most recent clash took place on May 11, 2025, finishing in a 0-0 draw. NK Istra 1961 have managed four goals in these six matches, while Varazdin have scored three in total. As things stand, NK Istra 1961 and Varazdin are evenly matched in their recent head-to-head encounters.

NK Istra 1961 have won two of their eight matches in HNL this season, with three draws and three defeats, netting eight goals (1.00 per match) and conceding eleven (1.38 per match). Varazdin have played eight matches in HNL, with three wins, three draws, and two losses this season, scoring ten goals, averaging 1.25 per match, while conceding nine, an average of 1.13 per match.

Recent Form

NK Istra 1961 are coming off a draw in their last match against Rijeka, while Varazdin played their last match against Vukovar, which ended in a win. Overall, in their last twenty matches, NK Istra 1961 have recorded nine wins, five losses, and six draws, while in their last twenty matches, Varazdin have recorded twelve wins, four losses, and four draws.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. NK Istra 1961 sit 7th with nine points from eight matches, while Varazdin hold 3rd place with twelve points after eight matches.

Video Highlights

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