Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica Prediction
Croatia · Regular Season - 8
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica: result, form and history
HNK Gorica beat Istra 1961 1-0 in the HNL on 19 Sep 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
HNK Gorica have had the better of this fixture, winning 6 of the 10 previous meetings, which averaged 1.6 goals a game.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Istra 1961
Avg ratingAvg rating
1F. Kolić
44R. Hrvatin
4R. Kumar
16S. Miettinen
13N. Šepić
88D. Doumbia
C8A. Maurić
22E. Frederiksen
20D. Ahmeti
30N. Škafar Žužić
9Isaac
1R. Josipović
2F. Braut
C32J. Filipović
15D. Stevanović
5G. Costa
66J. Frigan
6T. Lacoux
25B. Bogojević
9P. Mijić
20L. Vrzić
10F. BrodićIstra 1961 Substitutes
HNK Gorica Substitutes
Match Stats
Istra 1961HNK Gorica Team Comparison
Istra 1961HNK GoricaAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Istra 1961- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.3 vs 0.2 in first half)
HNK Gorica- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.6 vs 0.2 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Istra 19612Wins · 20%6Wins · 60%Previous meetings
27/04/2026HNK GoricaIstra 196121/02/2026Istra 1961HNK Gorica23/11/2025HNK GoricaIstra 196129/08/2025Istra 1961HNK Gorica12/04/2025HNK GoricaIstra 196131/01/2025Istra 1961HNK Gorica27/10/2024HNK GoricaIstra 196110/08/2024Istra 1961HNK Gorica24/05/2024HNK GoricaIstra 196117/03/2024Istra 1961HNK GoricaRecent Form
Istra 1961Istra 1961
Rudes
ZagorecIstra 1961
NK VarazdinIstra 1961Istra 1961
Dinamo Zagreb
HNK RijekaIstra 1961Istra 1961
NK Slaven Belupo
HNK Hajduk SplitIstra 1961Istra 1961
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
LecceIstra 1961Istra 1961
Milton Keynes DonsHNK GoricaHNK GoricaNK Varazdin
Uskok KlisHNK GoricaDinamo ZagrebHNK GoricaHNK GoricaHNK RijekaNK Slaven BelupoHNK GoricaHNK GoricaHNK Hajduk SplitNK Lokomotiva ZagrebHNK GoricaHNK Gorica
NK OsijekHNK Gorica
Shakhtar Donetsk
FC St. PauliHNK GoricaReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
4.35 cards a match, in line with other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.59).
Cards come from 112 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HNK Hajduk Split | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 26:11 | +15 | 26 | WDWWL |
| 2 | Dinamo Zagreb | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 25:14 | +11 | 22 | LWWLW |
| 3 | NK Osijek | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 22:17 | +5 | 20 | WLDLD |
| 4 | NK Varazdin | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16:11 | +5 | 19 | DLLWD |
| 5 | HNK Rijeka | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18:15 | +3 | 18 | DLWLW |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 21:18 | +3 | 16 | WDLWL |
| 7 | NK Slaven Belupo | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 14:25 | -11 | 13 | LWLWD |
| 8 | Rudes | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 15:27 | -12 | 13 | WWLWD |
| 9 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 14:20 | -6 | 11 | LDWLL |
| 10 | HNK Gorica | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7:20 | -13 | 7 | LDDLW |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HNK Hajduk Split | 12 | 26:11 | 26 |
| 2 | Dinamo Zagreb | 11 | 25:14 | 22 |
| 3 | NK Osijek | 12 | 22:17 | 20 |
| 4 | NK Varazdin | 12 | 16:11 | 19 |
| 5 | HNK Rijeka | 11 | 18:15 | 18 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 12 | 21:18 | 16 |
| 7 | NK Slaven Belupo | 12 | 14:25 | 13 |
| 8 | Rudes | 12 | 15:27 | 13 |
| 9 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 12 | 14:20 | 11 |
| 10 | HNK Gorica | 12 | 7:20 | 7 |
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- HNK Hajduk Split vs NK Slaven Belupo 13/09/26
- HNK Gorica vs NK Varazdin 14/09/26
- NK Varazdin vs NK Osijek 19/09/26
- HNK Rijeka vs HNK Hajduk Split 20/09/26
- Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 20/09/26
- HNK Gorica vs Rudes 09/10/26
- NK Osijek vs Istra 1961 10/10/26
About the Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Istra 1961 and HNK Gorica in the HNL table
In the HNL table, Istra 1961 are 6th and HNK Gorica 10th, 9 points apart. League goal record so far: Istra 1961 21-18, HNK Gorica 7-20. The full standings are on the HNL Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
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