HNL HNL March 20, 2026
Istra 1961

Istra 1961

21
FT
NK Varazdin

NK Varazdin

We predicted

1-1 35% confidence
View full match details Friday, March 20 2026

Prediction vs. Reality

Predicted 1-1
|
Actual 2–1

This time the result didn't match our prediction — part of the unpredictability that makes football great.

AI Match Predictions

low confidence
Prediction Reliability 35%
Team Context
Istra 1961
Rank#6
Played26
Points33
PPG1.27
Goal Diff-5
W L L L L
NK Varazdin
4#Rank
26Played
37Points
1.42PPG
-3Goal Diff
W D D L L
Most Likely Scores
1-1
13.0%
7.71
1-0
11.2%
8.94
0-1
10.2%
9.81
0-0
8.8%
11.39
Both Teams To Score
YES 49% · 2.02
NO 51% · 1.98
Likely: Clean sheet
Match Result
Istra 1961 37% · 2.67
Draw 30% · 3.29
NK Varazdin 32% · 3.11
Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 2.5 Goals Under 2.5
44%
56%
Over 44% · 2.28 Under 56% · 1.78
Over 1.5 1.5 Goals Under 1.5
70%
30%
Over 70% · 1.43 Under 30% · 3.32
Over 3.5 3.5 Goals Under 3.5
23%
77%
Over 23% · 4.39 Under 77% · 1.3

ℹ️ Predictions are generated using Poisson distribution models based on recent team form (home/away splits), expected goals, and historical performance. Confidence scores reflect data quality and pattern clarity.

Recent Form

Istra 1961 Istra 1961
W L L L L
NK Varazdin NK Varazdin
W D D L L

Key Stats Comparison

Istra 1961
Stat
NK Varazdin
1.27
Exp. Goals (xG)
1.16
#6
League Pos.
#4
33 pts
Points
37 pts
1.27
Points / Game
1.42
-5
Goal Diff.
-3

Head to Head

Full H2H record
3 W
2 D
0 W
Istra 1961
Draw
NK Varazdin
8 total goals
5 meetings

League Context

Full standings
# Team P W D L GD Pts
1
Dinamo Zagreb Dinamo Zagreb
27 20 3 4 +46 63
2
HNK Hajduk Split HNK Hajduk Split
27 16 5 6 +20 53
3
HNK Rijeka HNK Rijeka
27 10 8 9 +6 38
4
NK Varazdin NK Varazdin A
27 10 7 10 -4 37
5
Istra 1961 Istra 1961 H
27 10 6 11 -4 36
6
NK Slaven Belupo NK Slaven Belupo
27 9 9 9 -5 36
7
HNK Gorica HNK Gorica
27 8 7 12 -5 31
8
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
27 7 9 11 -14 30
9
NK Osijek NK Osijek
27 5 10 12 -14 25
10
Vukovar Vukovar
27 4 8 15 -26 20

Prediction Disclaimer: These predictions are generated using statistical models based on historical form, expected goals, and league standings. They are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute betting advice. Football is inherently unpredictable — past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

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