HNL· Regular Season - 12· Gradski stadion Ivan Kusek Apas
NK Slaven Belupo
Istra 196131 Oct
NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961 Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.70
Expected goals
1.2 - 1.8
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More NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961 tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Istra 1961 +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.12 | - |
| X2Istra 1961 or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5NK Slaven Belupo +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.38 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 65% | 1.55 | - |
| 1XNK Slaven Belupo or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 58% | 1.73 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 41% | 2.42 | - |
| 2Istra 1961 to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 35% | 2.83 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Istra 1961 -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.62 | - |
| 1NK Slaven Belupo to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5NK Slaven Belupo -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 9.27 | - |
NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961 preview & analysis
Match preview
NK Slaven Belupo host Istra 1961 in the HNL (Regular Season - 12) at Gradski stadion Ivan Kusek Apas on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
NK Slaven Belupo arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 12 and conceding 6. Most recently they beat HNK Rijeka 4-1 at home. They're 7th in the table with 10 points from 9 games. Istra 1961 arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 4. Most recently they beat NK Osijek 3-1 away. They're 6th in the table with 12 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, NK Slaven Belupo have won 2, Istra 1961 have won 2 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Istra 1961 narrow favourites: NK Slaven Belupo 23%, draw 38%, Istra 1961 39%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.2 - 1.8 in expected goals), with 58% for over 2.5 and 59% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 59% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is NK Slaven Belupo 1-2 Istra 1961.
Recent form
NK Slaven Belupo- 11 OctHHNK Rijeka4-1
- 1 OctAOlimpija Ljubljana1-2
- 18 SeptARudes2-2
- 13 SeptAHNK Hajduk Split0-1
- 9 SeptAHrvatski Dragovoljac5-0
Istra 1961- 10 OctANK Osijek3-1
- 19 SeptHHNK Gorica0-1
- 13 SeptHRudes3-2
- 8 SeptAZagorec5-0
- 4 SeptANK Varazdin0-0
Head to head
HNL table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961: FAQ
What is the NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961 prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is NK Slaven Belupo 1-2 Istra 1961.
Who is the favourite to win NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961?
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Istra 1961 are favourites. Our model gives NK Slaven Belupo a 23% chance of winning, Istra 1961 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961?
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We rate both teams to score at 59%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961 kick off?
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NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961 kicks off at 16:00 UTC on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at Gradski stadion Ivan Kusek Apas, Koprivnica.
