Our model gives Varaždin a 51% chance to win this one, against 26% for a draw and 23% for Istra 1961.

Both teams are projected to score in 52% of simulations, against 48% where at least one side is kept off the scoresheet.

The model leans toward over 2.5 total goals, giving it a 50% likelihood against 50% for under 2.5.

Looking at recent form across all competitions, Varaždin have gone over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3, and Istra 1961 have done so in 3 of their last 3.