NK Varteks Varazdin vs NK Istra 1961 kicks off 23 May 2026 at 15:00. Croatian Football League fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
NK Istra 1961 vs NK Varteks Varazdin Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/23
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NK Istra 1961
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- 20 Mar 2026 NK Istra 1961 2 - 1 NK Varteks Varazdin L
- 19 Dec 2025 NK Varteks Varazdin 1 - 3 NK Istra 1961 L
- 03 Oct 2025 NK Istra 1961 1 - 0 NK Varteks Varazdin L
- 11 May 2025 NK Istra 1961 0 - 0 NK Varteks Varazdin D
- 08 Mar 2025 NK Varteks Varazdin 0 - 0 NK Istra 1961 D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinamo Zagreb
|
34 | 26 | 4 | 4 | +62 | 82 | D W W W W |
| 2 |
Hajduk Split
|
34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | +22 | 64 | D L D W L |
| 3 |
Rijeka
|
34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | +11 | 49 | D L D W W |
| 4 |
NK Varteks Varazdin
|
34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 48 | W W L L D |
| 5 |
NK Istra 1961
|
34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | -9 | 42 | L L L W W |
| 6 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
|
34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | -12 | 42 | W W D L D |
| 7 |
Slaven Belupo
|
34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | -10 | 41 | D L D L W |
| 8 |
HNK Gorica
|
34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | -8 | 38 | L W W L L |
| 9 |
NK Osijek
|
34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | -22 | 32 | L W D L L |
| 10 |
HNK Vukovar 1991
|
34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | -31 | 28 | W L D W L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 15:00.
Match preview
NK Varteks Varazdin host NK Istra 1961 in the Croatian Football League on Saturday, 23 May 2026 at 15:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
NK Varteks Varazdin sit 4th in the Croatian Football League table with 48 points from 34 matches (13W · 9D · 12L). NK Istra 1961 are 5th with 42 points from 34 matches (12W · 6D · 16L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Croatian Football League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 34 times on record. NK Varteks Varazdin have won 11, NK Istra 1961 have won 14 and 9 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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NK Varteks Varazdin vs NK Istra 1961 — frequently asked
When is NK Varteks Varazdin vs NK Istra 1961 played?
Kick-off is in the Croatian Football League.
Where is NK Varteks Varazdin vs NK Istra 1961 played?
NK Varteks Varazdin host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has NK Varteks Varazdin vs NK Istra 1961 started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 23 May 2026 at 15:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow NK Varteks Varazdin vs NK Istra 1961 live?
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Which competition is NK Varteks Varazdin vs NK Istra 1961 part of?
The Croatian Football League in Croatia. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
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