HNK Gorica vs Istra 1961 โ€” HNL Match Preview

HNK Gorica face Istra 1961 in HNL at Gradski stadion Velika Gorica, kicking off on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 04:00 PM UTC.

HNK Gorica sit 8th in the HNL table with 35 points from 31 games (9W 8D 14L), while Istra 1961 are 7th with 36 points (10W 6D 15L).

Recent Form

HNK Gorica recent form: WLLLD. W 2-1 vs Vukovar (A, 2026-04-22). L 0-2 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb (H, 2026-04-17). L 0-1 vs HNK Hajduk Split (A, 2026-04-12). L 3-6 vs Dinamo Zagreb (H, 2026-04-08). D 1-1 vs NK Varazdin (A, 2026-04-03).

Istra 1961 recent form: LLLLW. L 0-2 vs Dinamo Zagreb (H, 2026-04-22). L 1-2 vs Vukovar (H, 2026-04-18). L 0-2 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb (A, 2026-04-11). L 1-3 vs HNK Hajduk Split (H, 2026-04-07). W 2-1 vs NK Varazdin (H, 2026-03-20).

HNL League Table

HNL League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Dinamo Zagreb3123448325+5873
2HNK Hajduk Split3118675129+2260
3NK Varazdin31138104040047
4HNK Rijeka31119114136+542
5NK Lokomotiva Zagreb321011113847-941
6NK Slaven Belupo32911124352-938
7Istra 196131106153546-1136
8HNK Gorica3198143643-735
9NK Osijek32711142545-2032
10Vukovar32510173362-2925

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, HNK Gorica have won 5 times, Istra 1961 have won 2 times, and 3 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 1.5 goals per game. Both teams scored in 20% of H2H meetings.

  • 2026-02-21: Istra 1961 0-2 HNK Gorica (HNL)
  • 2025-11-23: HNK Gorica 1-0 Istra 1961 (HNL)
  • 2025-08-29: Istra 1961 1-0 HNK Gorica (HNL)
  • 2025-04-12: HNK Gorica 3-2 Istra 1961 (HNL)
  • 2025-01-31: Istra 1961 0-0 HNK Gorica (HNL)

Season Statistics

HNK Gorica: 1.2 Goals Scored (Avg), 2.2 Goals Conceded (Avg), 0 Clean Sheets, 60% BTTS Rate.

Istra 1961: 0.8 Goals Scored (Avg), 2 Goals Conceded (Avg), 0 Clean Sheets, 60% BTTS Rate.

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Gradski stadion Velika Gorica
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Istra 1961

Istra 1961

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About HNK Gorica vs Istra 1961 Match

Competition

HNL

Croatia

Kick-off

Monday, April 27, 2026

16:00 (local time)

Venue

Gradski stadion Velika Gorica

HNK Gorica face Istra 1961 in HNL in Gradski stadion Velika Gorica, kicking off on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 16:00. HNK Gorica sit 8th in the table with 35 points, while Istra 1961 are 7th with 36 points. HNK Gorica's recent form reads WLLLD while Istra 1961 come into this game in LLLLW form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

HNK Gorica
5
3
2
Istra 1961
5 Wins3 Draws2 Wins

1.5

Avg Goals Per Match

10 - 5

Total Goals H2H

20%

Both Teams Scored

20%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Istra 19610 - 2HNK Gorica
HNK Gorica1 - 0Istra 1961
Istra 19611 - 0HNK Gorica

Based on the last 10 meetings between HNK Gorica and Istra 1961, HNK Gorica have the upper hand with 5 wins compared to Istra 1961's 2. Their meetings average 1.5 goals per game. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

1.2Goals Scored (Avg)0.8
2.2Goals Conceded (Avg)2
0
Clean Sheets
0
Clean Sheets
60%
BTTS Rate
60%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

HNK Gorica
WLLLD
W2-1vsVukovar2026-04-22A
L0-2vsNK Lokomotiva Zagreb2026-04-17H
L0-1vsHNK Hajduk Split2026-04-12A
L3-6vsDinamo Zagreb2026-04-08H
D1-1vsNK Varazdin2026-04-03A
Istra 1961
LLLLW
L0-2vsDinamo Zagreb2026-04-22H
L1-2vsVukovar2026-04-18H
L0-2vsNK Lokomotiva Zagreb2026-04-11A
L1-3vsHNK Hajduk Split2026-04-07H
W2-1vsNK Varazdin2026-03-20H

Head to Head

Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)

Istra 19610 - 2HNK Gorica
2026-02-21 โ€ข HNL
HNK Gorica1 - 0Istra 1961
2025-11-23 โ€ข HNL
Istra 19611 - 0HNK Gorica
2025-08-29 โ€ข HNL
HNK Gorica3 - 2Istra 1961
2025-04-12 โ€ข HNL
Istra 19610 - 0HNK Gorica
2025-01-31 โ€ข HNL
HNK Gorica1 - 0Istra 1961
2024-10-27 โ€ข HNL

Next 5 fixtures

Istra 1961

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Key Markets

Home
1.94
Draw
3.25
Away
3.75
Over 0.5
1.06
Over 1.5
1.33
Over 2.5
1.95
Over 3.5
3.40
Under 0.5
8.00
Under 1.5
3.20

HNL Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Dinamo Zagreb312344+5873
2HNK Hajduk Split311867+2260
3NK Varazdin3113810047
4HNK Rijeka3111911+542
5NK Lokomotiva Zagreb32101111-941
6NK Slaven Belupo3291112-938
7Istra 19613110615-1136
8HNK Gorica319814-735
9NK Osijek3271114-2032
10Vukovar3251017-2925

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