HNL· Regular Season - 8· Stadion Aldo Drosina
Istra 1961
HNK Gorica0-1
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Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 19 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Istra 1961 +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XIstra 1961 or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 71% | 1.40 | - |
| AH2 +1.5HNK Gorica +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 69% | 1.44 | - |
| X2HNK Gorica or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 51% | 1.96 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 51% | 1.97 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 49% | 2.03 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 49% | 2.05 | - |
| 1Istra 1961 to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Istra 1961 -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 31% | 3.27 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 29% | 3.50 | - |
| 2HNK Gorica to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5HNK Gorica -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 13.61 | - |
Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica preview & analysis
Match preview
Istra 1961 host HNK Gorica in the HNL (Regular Season - 8) at Stadion Aldo Drosina on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Istra 1961 arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 4 matches, scoring 10 and conceding 4. Most recently they beat Rudes 3-2 at home. They're 6th in the table with 12 points from 9 games. HNK Gorica arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 2 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 3. Most recently they drew with NK Varazdin 2-2 at home. They're 10th in the table with 5 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Istra 1961 have won 1, HNK Gorica have won 4 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 1.7 goals, and both teams scored in 1 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Istra 1961 narrow favourites: Istra 1961 44%, draw 38%, HNK Gorica 18%. We expect around 2.7 goals (1.7 - 1.0 in expected goals), with 51% for over 2.5 and 51% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Istra 1961- 13 SeptHRudes3-2
- 8 SeptAZagorec5-0
- 4 SeptANK Varazdin0-0
- 29 AugHDinamo Zagreb2-2
HNK Gorica- 14 SeptHNK Varazdin2-2
- 9 SeptAUskok Klis3-1
Head to head
HNL table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 |  HNK Hajduk Split | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +9 | 19 |
| 2 |  NK Varazdin | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 18 |
| 3 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 16 |
| 4 |  NK Osijek | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 16 |
| 5 |  HNK Rijeka | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 14 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 12 |
| 7 |  NK Slaven Belupo | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 10 |
| 8 |  NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -6 | 7 |
| 9 |  Rudes | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -13 | 7 |
| 10 | HNK Gorica | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 5 |
Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica?
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Istra 1961 are favourites. Our model gives Istra 1961 a 44% chance of winning, HNK Gorica 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica?
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We rate both teams to score at 51%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica kick off?
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Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica kicks off at 18:00 UTC on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula.
