Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica Prediction: 2-1

Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Friday August 29, 2025. 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.

Our prediction is supported by key Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica 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 – Dinamo Zagreb vs Istra 1961

Istra 1961 must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-3 Croatia HNL defeat against Dinamo Zagreb on August 23. In that match, Istra 1961 controlled 34% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Dinamo Zagreb	66%	0 (10)	2.91	80
Istra 1961	34%	0 (1)	0.08	26

HNK Gorica's Last Match – Vukovar 91 vs HNK Gorica

HNK Gorica will seek to go one better this time following a 2-2 Croatia HNL share of the spoils with Vukovar 91 on August 22. In that match, HNK Gorica recorded 62% possession, firing 10 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Vukovar 91	38%	0 (3)	-	53
HNK Gorica	62%	0 (10)	-	70

Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Istra 1961 are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while HNK Gorica average 1.8 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.

Lineups

Istra 1961: Stjepan Loncar, Vinko Rozic, Ville Koski, Antonio Mauric, Dario Maresic, Salim Fago Lawal, Smail Prevljak, Advan Kadusic, Franko Kolic, Josip Radosevic, Marcel Heister

HNK Gorica: Ante Kavelj, Elvir Durakovic, Zan Trontelj, Domagoj Pavicic, Ante Erceg, Marijan Cabraja, Mateo Les, Jurica Prsir, Jakov Filipovic, Iker Pozo, Davor Matijas

Istra 1961 Fixtures

HNK Gorica Fixtures