The Facts
- Important points are at stake as a mid-tier club meets a struggling opponent (ranked 6th and 10th in the Relegation ~ Prva NL).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Istra 1961 won 1.
- The recent form of both competitors has been marked by mixed results.
- Istra 1961 could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- Bookmakers give the edge to Istra 1961 for this game.
- Confirmed absences for Istra 1961: Albarracin G. (Inactive) Jaganjac H. (Yellow Cards).
- Confirmed absences for Gorica: Kavelj A. (Inactive) Kucis S. (Inactive) Sule W. (Inactive).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Istra 1961 has recorded 7 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses, with a goal aggregate of 18:20 (averaging 0.9:1 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Istra 1961 against this opponent, the record stands at 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with 7:6 goals (averaging 0.7:0.6 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Din. Zagreb | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17:9 | 8 | 16 |
| 2 | Hajduk Split | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16:8 | 8 | 16 |
| 3 | Osijek | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17:11 | 6 | 16 |
| 4 | Varazdin | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13:7 | 6 | 15 |
| 5 | Rijeka | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 6 | 14 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14:13 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 | Lok. Zagreb | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:16 | -5 | 7 |
| 8 | Slaven Belupo | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7:16 | -9 | 7 |
| 9 | Gorica | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5:12 | -7 | 5 |
| 10 | Rudes | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10:24 | -14 | 4 |
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Relegation ~ Prva NL
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