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Match Analysis

NK Varazdin Istra 1961
NK Varazdin W W W L W W
Istra 1961 W D L D W D
STRENGTH
SHOT CONVERSION
SHOTS ON TARGET
POSSESSION
SAVE RATE
ATTACKING POTENTIAL
DEFENSIVE POTENTIAL
EXPECTED GOALS
HEAD TO HEAD
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
NK Varazdin Istra 1961 2 - 0 May 23, 2026
Istra 1961 NK Varazdin 2 - 1 March 20, 2026
NK Varazdin Istra 1961 1 - 3 December 19, 2025
Istra 1961 NK Varazdin 1 - 0 October 3, 2025
Istra 1961 NK Varazdin 0 - 0 May 11, 2025
NK Varazdin Istra 1961 0 - 0 March 8, 2025

NK Varazdin Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 16, 26 Home HNK Rijeka 2 - 0 Win
Aug 9, 26 Away NK Slaven Belupo 1 - 4 Win
Aug 2, 26 Home HNK Hajduk Split 2 - 1 Win
Jul 30, 26 Away Hradec Králové 2 - 0 Loss
Jul 23, 26 Home Hradec Králové 3 - 2 Win
Jul 16, 26 Home Kustosija 3 - 1 Win

Istra 1961 Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 15, 26 Home NK Slaven Belupo 3 - 0 Win
Aug 9, 26 Away HNK Hajduk Split 2 - 2 Draw
Aug 1, 26 Home NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 2 - 3 Loss
Jul 25, 26 Away Lecce 2 - 2 Draw
Jul 21, 26 Home Orijent 1919 5 - 2 Win
Jul 18, 26 Away Udinese 2 - 2 Draw

HNL Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
2 NK Varazdin 3 3 0 0 8 2 +6 9
5 Istra 1961 3 1 1 1 7 5 +2 4

Predictions

NK Varazdin to win
This prediction indicates that NK Varazdin has a 49.07% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 30.08 %
Under 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 51.69% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be less than two goals scored.
Under 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 51.84% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be less than three goals scored.

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