Predictions & Statistics

Istra 1961 approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 8 with 36 points from 32 matches. The overall return of 10 wins, 6 draws, and 16 defeats with a 35:47 goal balance points toward poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Going forward they depend heavily on S. Prevljak (11 goals), S. Lawal (5 goals), E. Frederiksen (4 goals), with creative support from S. Loncar (6 assists), E. Frederiksen (5 assists), S. Prevljak (3 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. At home, they have managed 5 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.

NK Slaven Belupo sit 7 with 38 points after 32 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. The overall return of 9 wins, 11 draws, and 12 defeats with a 43:52 goal balance points toward poor form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on Josip Mitrović (8 goals), A. Jagusic (7 goals), I. Nestorovski (6 goals), with creative support from Ante Šuto (5 assists), L. Crepulja (5 assists), A. Jagusic (4 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. Away from home, the split record of 2 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses points to a weak split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.