Our HNK Gorica vs Istra 1961 Prediction: 2-2
HNK Gorica vs Istra 1961 in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 25, 2026. Our forecast favors a 2-2 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This HNK Gorica 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
HNK Gorica's Last Match – Hajduk Split vs HNK Gorica
After suffering a 0-1 Croatia HNL loss to Hajduk Split, HNK Gorica must win to get back on track. In that match, HNK Gorica recorded 40% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hajduk Split | 60% | 0 (7) | 1.36 | 70 |
 HNK Gorica | 40% | 0 (2) | 0.16 | 33 |
Istra 1961's Last Match – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961
Istra 1961 will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 Croatia HNL defeat against NK Lokomotiva Zagreb on April 11. In that match, Istra 1961 saw 56% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 44% | 0 (4) | 1.21 | 73 |
 Istra 1961 | 56% | 0 (3) | 0.75 | 69 |
HNK Gorica vs Istra 1961 Stats
Key Stats
| HNK Gorica | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | Attacking Strength | 1.47 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 1.05 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HNK Gorica are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Istra 1961 average 0.8 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Dinamo Zagreb 
Hajduk Split 
HNK Rijeka 
NK Varazdin 
Slaven Belupo 
Istra 1961 
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 
HNK Gorica 
NK Osijek 
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