Our Istra 1961 vs NK Osijek Prediction: 1-1
Istra 1961 vs NK Osijek in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Friday March 6, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
Our prediction is supported by key Istra 1961 vs NK Osijek 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 HNK Gorica
Istra 1961 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Croatia HNL loss to HNK Gorica on February 21. In that match, Istra 1961 controlled 61% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Istra 1961 | 61% | 0 (2) | - | 59 |
HNK Gorica | 39% | 0 (2) | - | 50 |
NK Osijek's Last Match – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek
NK Osijek will hope to recover from their recent 1-3 Croatia HNL setback against NK Lokomotiva Zagreb on February 21. In that match, NK Osijek recorded 47% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 53% | 0 (5) | 1.22 | 48 |
NK Osijek | 47% | 0 (2) | 1.36 | 39 |
Istra 1961 vs NK Osijek Stats
Key Stats
| Istra 1961 | NK Osijek | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.69 | Attacking Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.23 | Defence Strength | 1.38 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Istra 1961 are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while NK Osijek average 0.8 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.



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Istra 1961
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