CroatiaMatches analysed: 792021–2026Igor Pajač: referee stats
Igor Pajač (Croatia) has shown 4.05 cards per game in 79 analysed matches — −4% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2956 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Igor Pajač by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HNL | 42 | 4.45 | 4.43 | +0% | 12% | 10% |
| UEFA Europa League | 11 | 3.55 | 4.37 | −10% | 0% | 18% |
| First NL | 6 | 2.83 | 2.77 | +1% | 0% | 17% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 5 | 4.20 | 4.69 | −4% | 40% | 20% |
| UEFA Champions League | 3 | 1.67 | 4.12 | −13% | 0% | 0% |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 3 | 3.00 | 3.60 | −3% | 33% | 0% |
| UEFA Nations League | 2 | 8.00 | 4.77 | +12% | 50% | 0% |
| UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification | 2 | 4.00 | 3.57 | +2% | 0% | 0% |
 Cup | 1 | 4.00 | 4.83 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
 Pro League | 1 | 4.00 | 4.50 | −1% | 100% | 0% |
 1. Division | 1 | 4.00 | 4.98 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification | 1 | 5.00 | 3.96 | +2% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Igor Pajač
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 30 Aug | NK Osijek – NK Slaven BelupoHNL | 3:0 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Sun 23 Aug | HNK Rijeka – Istra 1961HNL | 3:2 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Thu 20 Aug | Trabzonspor – Ferencvarosi TCUEFA Europa League | 0:1 | 6 | 27 | 0 |
| Fri 14 Aug | KI Klaksvik – Lech PoznanUEFA Europa League | 0:5 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Sun 10 May | NK Osijek – Istra 1961HNL | 0:1 | 8 | 22 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Apr | Apoel Nicosia – Pafos1. Division | 3:3 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Tue 21 Apr | HNK Hajduk Split – NK OsijekHNL | 0:1 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Wed 8 Apr | HNK Rijeka – NK Slaven BelupoCup | 2:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 22 Mar | NK Slaven Belupo – NK OsijekHNL | 0:0 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| Thu 12 Mar | Crystal Palace – AEK LarnacaUEFA Europa Conference League | 0:0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Sun 8 Mar | Vukovar – HNK RijekaHNL | 0:1 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Sun 1 Feb | NK Osijek – HNK RijekaHNL | 1:0 | 5 | 31 | 0 |
| Thu 22 Jan | SC Braga – Nottingham ForestUEFA Europa League | 1:0 | 7 | 28 | 0 |
| Fri 19 Dec | NK Varazdin – Istra 1961HNL | 1:3 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Sun 7 Dec | NK Osijek – Istra 1961HNL | 1:5 | 4 | 30 | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Igor Pajač give per game?
On average 4.05 cards per game in 79 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.26).
Is Igor Pajač a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Igor Pajač officiates, the card count is −4% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 10% of these matches.
How often do matches with Igor Pajač go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 42% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 61%. Both teams were booked in 73%.
Does Igor Pajač give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 14% of matches refereed by Igor Pajač.