NK Neretva vs Istra 1961 Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our NK Neretva vs Istra 1961 Prediction: 2-2

NK Neretva vs Istra 1961 in the Croatia Cup is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 16, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 2-2 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.

This NK Neretva 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

NK Neretva's Last Match – NK Neretva vs NK Zadrugar Oprisavci

Determined to maintain their recent success, NK Neretva must win following their 6-2 Croatia Cup victory against NK Zadrugar Oprisavci on August 27. In that match, NK Neretva recorded 68% possession and 13 shots hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
NK Neretva	68%	0 (13)	-	81
NK Zadrugar Oprisavci	32%	0 (2)	-	23

Istra 1961's Last Match – Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961

Istra 1961 will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Croatia HNL defeat against Slaven Belupo on September 12. In that match, Istra 1961 had 51% possession and 4 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Slaven Belupo	49%	0 (7)	1.36	53
Istra 1961	51%	0 (4)	0.8	61

NK Neretva vs Istra 1961 Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

NK Neretva are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Istra 1961 average 1.3 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.

Istra 1961 Fixtures