Varazdin vs NK Istra 1961 Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On December 19, Varazdin are hosting NK Istra 1961 in the HNL of Croatia, with the match kicking off at 17:00 UTC.

The stage is set for another captivating encounter as the upcoming face-off sees Varazdin and NK Istra 1961 meet again, 3 months after the previous HNL match which NK Istra 1961 won 1-0. Coming off a loss to Vukovar last Friday, Varazdin look to make a statement in this match. Improving their defensive organization could unlock stronger results, given that they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, with goals conceded across five consecutive matches.

NK Istra 1961, in comparison, come into this clash with momentum, following a victory over Osijek in their most recent game. Though notably, their backline has lacked consistency, having conceded goals in each of their last eight matches. Before Varazdin, NK Istra 1961 will play Rijeka in HNL, and how they perform in this game could set the tone for their encounter with Varazdin.

This HNL clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Varazdin and NK Istra 1961 in this campaign. Varazdin’s attacking options, guided by Nikola Safaric, have been bolstered by Ivan Mamut, the team’s top scorer, and Aleksa Latkovic, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Mamut has emerged as Varazdin’s leading scorer in HNL this season, netting four goals, and is also the team’s top assist provider, with three key passes leading to goals so far this term. Supporting them are Iuri Tavares, Luka Mamic and Frane Maglica, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Varazdin’s attack.

Meanwhile, NK Istra 1961’s attacking options, carefully orchestrated by Oriol Riera, have been bolstered by Smail Prevljak, the team’s top scorer, and Salim Fago Lawal, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. NK Istra 1961’s top scorer in HNL, Prevljak, has five goals this season, with Loncar contributing four assists to top their creative tally in the league. Advan Kadusic, Emil Frederiksen and Saydou Bangura have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel NK Istra 1961’s attack.

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Live Streaming

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AI Prediction

Our system first delivers a pre-match prediction for Varazdin–NK Istra 1961, and as the game progresses, it refines those predictions continuously based on live developments. AI projections, calculated before kick-off, indicate Varazdin’s victory is the forecast’s top scenario at 35%, while a draw is at 31% and NK Istra 1961’s victory is at 34%.

Line-Ups

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

In their last outing, Varazdin lined up with Oliver Zelenika, Antonio Borsic, Luka Skaricic, Lamine Ba, Vane Jovanov, Leon Belcar, Mario Marina, Matej Vuk, Luka Mamic, Aleksa Latkovic and Iuri Tavares.

NK Istra 1961's lineup in their latest match featured Franko Kolic, Dario Maresic, Ville Koski, Raul Kumar, Marcel Heister, Israel Isaac Ayuma, Josip Radosevic, Emil Frederiksen, Salim Fago Lawal, Stjepan Loncar and Smail Prevljak.

Stats

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Head-to-head

Over six meetings since May 2024, the teams have each had their moments. Varazdin have emerged victorious in one match, NK Istra 1961 in two, while the remaining matches ended in draws. The most recent match between them was on October 3, 2025, in the HNL of Croatia, where NK Istra 1961 secured a 1-0 victory. Varazdin have managed one goal in these six matches, while NK Istra 1961 have scored three in total. Overall, NK Istra 1961 hold a stronger head-to-head record against Varazdin in recent meetings.

Varazdin have played seventeen matches in HNL, with six wins, five draws, and six losses this season, netting 21 goals (1.24 per match) and conceding 22 (1.29 per match). NK Istra 1961 have won six of their sixteen matches in HNL this season, with five draws and five defeats, scoring twenty goals at an average of 1.25 per match and conceding twenty at a rate of 1.25 per match.

Recent Form

Varazdin played their last match against Vukovar, which ended in a loss, while NK Istra 1961 are coming off a win in their last match against Osijek. Overall, Varazdin have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing four, while over their most recent nineteen games, NK Istra 1961 have claimed eight victories, suffered six defeats, and drawn five times.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Varazdin sit 5th with 23 points from seventeen matches, while NK Istra 1961 occupy 4th spot with 23 points in sixteen matches.

Video Highlights

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