Our Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961 Prediction: 2-1
Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961 in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 24, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Hajduk Split 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
Hajduk Split's Last Match – Hajduk Split vs Vukovar 91
Hajduk Split will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 Croatia HNL win against Vukovar 91 on December 21. In that match, Hajduk Split controlled 68% of possession and managed 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hajduk Split | 68% | 0 (10) | 2.42 | 66 |
 Vukovar 91 | 32% | 0 (1) | 0.23 | 45 |
Istra 1961's Last Match – Istra 1961 vs NK Opatija
Istra 1961 will aim to maintain their momentum following a 6-1 Club Friendly List triumph against NK Opatija on January 10.
Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961 Stats
Key Stats
| Hajduk Split | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0.75 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hajduk Split are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Istra 1961 average 2.2 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Dinamo Zagreb 
Hajduk Split 
Istra 1961 
Slaven Belupo 
HNK Rijeka 
NK Varazdin 
HNK Gorica 
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 
Vukovar 91 
NK Osijek