Our Istra 1961 vs NK Osijek Prediction: 1-1
Istra 1961 vs NK Osijek in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Friday March 6, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
Our prediction is supported by key Istra 1961 vs NK Osijek stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Istra 1961's Last Match – Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961
Istra 1961 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Croatia HNL loss to Slaven Belupo on February 27. In that match, Istra 1961 controlled 52% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Slaven Belupo | 48% | 0 (3) | 0.1 | 59 |
 Istra 1961 | 52% | 0 (3) | 0.11 | 31 |
NK Osijek's Last Match – NK Osijek vs Vukovar 91
NK Osijek will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 Croatia HNL success over Vukovar 91 on February 28. In that match, NK Osijek recorded 48% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NK Osijek | 48% | 0 (5) | 2.11 | 80 |
 Vukovar 91 | 52% | 0 (0) | 0.26 | 73 |
Istra 1961 vs NK Osijek Stats
Key Stats
| Istra 1961 | NK Osijek | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.69 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.25 | Defence Strength | 1.38 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Istra 1961 are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while NK Osijek average 0.8 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Istra 1961 18-17
NK Osijek 8-17
What are the odds for this match?
Istra 1961 to win: @2.7
Draw: @3
NK Osijek to win: @2.8
Lineups
Istra 1961: Josip Radosevic, Emil Frederiksen, Raul Kumar, Antonio Mauric, Niko Sepic, Stjepan Loncar, Smail Prevljak, Advan Kadusic, Leo Stulac, Franko Kolic, Samuli Miettinen
NK Osijek: David Mateo Mejia Moscoso, Fran Karacic, Vladan Bubanja, Luka Jelenic, Arnel Jakupovic, Samuel Akere, Marko Malenica, Roko Jurisic, Domagoj Bukvic, Simun Mikolcic, Ivano Kolarik
Dinamo Zagreb 
Hajduk Split 
HNK Rijeka 
Slaven Belupo 
NK Varazdin 
Istra 1961 
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 
HNK Gorica 
NK Osijek 
Vukovar 91