Our Istra 1961 vs HNK Sibenik Prediction: 2-1
Istra 1961 vs HNK Sibenik in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Friday May 16, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key Istra 1961 vs HNK Sibenik 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 – Istra 1961 vs NK Varazdin
Istra 1961 should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 Croatia HNL draw against NK Varazdin on May 11. In that match, Istra 1961 saw 70% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Istra 1961 | 70% | 0 (5) | 0.71 | 61 |
 NK Varazdin | 30% | 0 (2) | 1.71 | 40 |
HNK Sibenik's Last Match – HNK Sibenik vs HNK Rijeka
HNK Sibenik will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Croatia HNL loss to HNK Rijeka on May 10. In that match, HNK Sibenik had 52% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HNK Sibenik | 52% | 0 (4) | 0.67 | 53 |
 HNK Rijeka | 48% | 0 (2) | 0.24 | 70 |
Istra 1961 vs HNK Sibenik Stats
Key Stats
| Istra 1961 | HNK Sibenik | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.07 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 0.76 | Defence Strength | 1.21 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Istra 1961 are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while HNK Sibenik average 0.9 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Istra 1961 11-7
HNK Sibenik 9-12
What are the odds for this match?
Istra 1961 to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.5
HNK Sibenik to win: @5
Lineups
Istra 1961: Antonio Mauric, Dario Maresic, Stjepan Loncar, Lovro Majkic, Advan Kadusic, Ville Koski, Giorgi Gagua, Josip Radosevic, Moris Valincic, Mateo Lisica, Vinko Rozic
HNK Sibenik: Sime Grzan, Ante Kavelj, Morrison Agyemang, Ivan Santini, Stefan Peric, Leonard Zuta, Lovro Cvek, Ivan Filipovic, Ognjen Bakic, Ivan Laca, Elvir Durakovic
Dinamo Zagreb 
Hajduk Split 
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 
NK Varazdin 
Istra 1961 
Slaven Belupo 
HNK Gorica 
HNK Rijeka 
NK Osijek 
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