Istra 1961 vs NK Slaven Belupo Prediction, H2H & Stats
Croatia: HNL
· Regular Season - 3 Head to head
Last 8 meetings
3 - 1
NK Slaven Belupo
1 - 0
Istra 1961
1 - 1
NK Slaven Belupo
2 - 1
Istra 1961
1 - 1
NK Slaven Belupo
0 - 0
Istra 1961
2 - 3
NK Slaven Belupo
0 - 1
Istra 1961
HNL table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HNK Hajduk Split |
11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 21:11 | +10 | 23 |
| 2 | Dinamo Zagreb |
10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 25:13 | +12 | 22 |
| 3 | NK Varazdin |
11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15:10 | +5 | 18 |
| 4 | NK Osijek |
11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 19:16 | +3 | 17 |
| 5 | HNK Rijeka |
10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17:14 | +3 | 17 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 |
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 21:18 | +3 | 16 |
| 7 | NK Slaven Belupo |
12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 14:25 | -11 | 13 |
| 8 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb |
11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13:17 | -4 | 11 |
| 9 | Rudes |
11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 14:27 | -13 | 10 |
| 10 | HNK Gorica |
11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7:15 | -8 | 7 |
Top scorers
HNL
D. Beljo
Dinamo Zagreb
12goals
E. Frederiksen
Istra 1961
8goals
I. Nestorovski
NK Slaven Belupo
7goals
A. León
NK Osijek
6goals
H. Jaganjac
Istra 1961
5goals
M. Šego
HNK Hajduk Split
5goals
N. Omerović
NK Osijek
5goals
D. Adu-Adjei
HNK Rijeka
4goals
S. Vignato
HNK Rijeka
4goals
L. Mamić
NK Varazdin
4goals
Recent form
0 - 2
Istra 1961
W
2 - 2
HNK Hajduk Split
D
2 - 0
Istra 1961
L
1 - 3
Istra 1961
W
0 - 1
HNK Gorica
L
3 - 2
Rudes
W
0 - 5
Istra 1961
W
0 - 0
Istra 1961
D
2 - 2
Dinamo Zagreb
D
3 - 2
Istra 1961
L
0 - 2
Istra 1961
L
1 - 2
NK Slaven Belupo
W
1 - 5
Dinamo Zagreb
L
4 - 1
HNK Rijeka
W
2 - 1
NK Slaven Belupo
L
2 - 2
NK Slaven Belupo
D
1 - 0
NK Slaven Belupo
L
0 - 5
NK Slaven Belupo
W
2 - 1
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
W
3 - 0
NK Slaven Belupo
L
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 2 Istra 1961 · 1.75 NK Slaven Belupo
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Season numbers
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Side by side
Istra 1961
NK Slaven Belupo
Istra 1961 vs NK Slaven Belupo: preview and prediction
Istra 1961 host NK Slaven Belupo in the Croatia HNL (Regular Season - 3) on Saturday, 15th August 2026 at 17:30 at Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula. Istra 1961 sit 6th in the table and NK Slaven Belupo 7th.
Istra 1961 have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (L-W-L-D-W). NK Slaven Belupo are struggling, with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (L-W-L-W-L).
In the last 8 meetings, Istra 1961 won 2, NK Slaven Belupo won 3 and 3 ended level. These games average 2.3 goals, with both teams scoring in 63% and over 2.5 goals in 38%.
Our goal model expects about 2 goals for Istra 1961 and 1.75 for NK Slaven Belupo. It gives Istra 1961 the edge (44% home win, 21% draw, 34% away win), 72% for over 2.5 goals and 71% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.
Our pick was Home or Draw at odds of 1.24. We also like Over 2.5, BTTS Yes.
Istra 1961 vs NK Slaven Belupo FAQs
What is the best prediction for Istra 1961 vs NK Slaven Belupo?
Our top tip is Double Chance: Home or Draw (1.24 odds).
Who will win Istra 1961 vs NK Slaven Belupo?
Istra 1961 are favourites: our model gives Istra 1961 44%, the draw 21% and NK Slaven Belupo 34%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 71% chance in our model, and it happened in 63% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 3.8 goals in total, with a 72% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Istra 1961 vs NK Slaven Belupo?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 15th August 2026 at 17:30 at Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula.
Who is the referee?
Patrik Kolarić, Croatia is in charge of this game.