Our NK Osijek vs Istra 1961 Prediction: 1-1
NK Osijek vs Istra 1961 in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 16:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday December 7, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This NK Osijek 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 Osijek's Last Match – Hajduk Split vs NK Osijek
NK Osijek will hope to recover from their recent 0-2 Croatia HNL setback against Hajduk Split on November 8. In that match, NK Osijek recorded 42% possession and 0 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hajduk Split | 58% | 0 (9) | 1.62 | 74 |
NK Osijek | 42% | 0 (0) | 0.1 | 30 |
Istra 1961's Last Match – Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb
Istra 1961 will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 Croatia HNL triumph against Dinamo Zagreb on November 9. In that match, Istra 1961 controlled 35% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Istra 1961 | 35% | 0 (3) | 1.87 | 35 |
Dinamo Zagreb | 65% | 0 (2) | 2.45 | 113 |
NK Osijek vs Istra 1961 Stats
Key Stats
| NK Osijek | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.56 | Attacking Strength | 0.83 |
| 0.65 | Defence Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NK Osijek are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Istra 1961 average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.



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