Our Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction: 1-1
Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday November 9, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
Our prediction is supported by key Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Istra 1961's Last Match – NK Udarnik Kurilovec vs Istra 1961
Istra 1961 will look to get back on track following a 1-2 Croatia Cup loss against NK Udarnik Kurilovec on November 5. In that match, Istra 1961 had 70% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NK Udarnik Kurilovec | 30% | 0 (4) | - | 39 |
 Istra 1961 | 70% | 0 (3) | - | 67 |
Dinamo Zagreb's Last Match – Dinamo Zagreb vs Celta Vigo
Dinamo Zagreb must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-3 UEFA Europa League defeat against Celta Vigo on November 6. In that match, Dinamo Zagreb saw 60% of the ball and created 5 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dinamo Zagreb | 60% | 5 (4) | 0.69 | 52 |
 Celta Vigo | 40% | 7 (3) | 1.43 | 23 |
Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb Stats
Key Stats
| Istra 1961 | Dinamo Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.91 | Attacking Strength | 1.47 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Istra 1961 are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Dinamo Zagreb average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Istra 1961 11-11
Dinamo Zagreb 18-12
What are the odds for this match?
Istra 1961 to win: @5.25
Draw: @3.9
Dinamo Zagreb to win: @1.55
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
Lineups
Istra 1961: Josip Radosevic, Salim Fago Lawal, Dario Maresic, Emil Frederiksen, Alejandro Jay, Stjepan Loncar, Mohamed Nasraoui, Advan Kadusic, Ville Koski, Antonio Mauric, Franko Kolic
Dinamo Zagreb: Scott McKenna, Matteo Perez Vinlof, Monsef Bakrar, Sergi Dominguez, Mateo Lisica, Miha Zajc, Ivan Nevistic, Luka Stojkovic, Ismael Bennacer, Dion Beljo, Arber Hoxha
Hajduk Split 
Dinamo Zagreb 
NK Varazdin 
Istra 1961 
Slaven Belupo 
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 
HNK Gorica 
HNK Rijeka 
Vukovar 91 
NK Osijek