Our Dinamo Zagreb vs Istra 1961 Prediction: 2-1
Dinamo Zagreb vs Istra 1961 in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 14, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Dinamo Zagreb vs Istra 1961 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Dinamo Zagreb's Last Match – HNK Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 Croatia HNL share of the spoils with HNK Rijeka on February 8. In that match, Dinamo Zagreb had 50% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HNK Rijeka | 50% | 0 (0) | - | 53 |
 Dinamo Zagreb | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 82 |
Istra 1961's Last Match – Vukovar 91 vs Istra 1961
Istra 1961 will look to get back on track following a 2-3 Croatia HNL loss against Vukovar 91 on February 7. In that match, Istra 1961 saw 63% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vukovar 91 | 37% | 0 (11) | 3.04 | 84 |
 Istra 1961 | 63% | 0 (5) | 1.65 | 103 |
Dinamo Zagreb vs Istra 1961 Stats
Key Stats
| Dinamo Zagreb | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.63 | Attacking Strength | 1.51 |
| 0.76 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 10/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 2.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dinamo Zagreb are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Istra 1961 average 2.5 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Dinamo Zagreb 21-10
Istra 1961 25-13
What are the odds for this match?
Dinamo Zagreb to win: @1.333
Draw: @4.5
Istra 1961 to win: @8
Lineups
Dinamo Zagreb: Josip Misic, Moris Valincic, Arber Hoxha, Luka Stojkovic, Dion Beljo, Scott McKenna, Dominik Livakovic, Fran Topic, Matteo Perez Vinlof, Miha Zajc, Sergi Dominguez
Istra 1961: Franko Kolic, Dukan Ahmeti, Raul Kumar, Josip Radosevic, Mohamed Nasraoui, Samuli Miettinen, Advan Kadusic, Emil Frederiksen, Dario Maresic, Stjepan Loncar, Smail Prevljak
Dinamo Zagreb 
Hajduk Split 
HNK Rijeka 
NK Varazdin 
Slaven Belupo 
Istra 1961 
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 
HNK Gorica 
Vukovar 91 
NK Osijek