NK Osijek vs Istra 1961 โ€” HNL Match Preview

NK Osijek face Istra 1961 in HNL at Opus Arena, kicking off on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 02:00 PM UTC.

NK Osijek sit 9th in the HNL table with 32 points from 33 games (7W 11D 15L), while Istra 1961 are 6th with 39 points (11W 6D 16L).

Recent Form

NK Osijek recent form: LDWLW. L 0-1 vs Vukovar (A, 2026-05-02). D 0-0 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb (H, 2026-04-25). W 1-0 vs HNK Hajduk Split (A, 2026-04-21). L 0-2 vs NK Varazdin (H, 2026-04-17). W 2-0 vs HNK Rijeka (A, 2026-04-12).

Istra 1961 recent form: WLLLL. W 3-1 vs NK Slaven Belupo (H, 2026-05-04). L 0-1 vs HNK Gorica (A, 2026-04-27). 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).

HNL League Table

HNL League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Dinamo Zagreb3325448727+6079
2HNK Hajduk Split3319775430+2464
3HNK Rijeka341310114736+1149
4NK Varazdin33138124245-347
5NK Lokomotiva Zagreb331011123850-1241
6Istra 196133116163848-1039
7HNK Gorica33108153845-738
8NK Slaven Belupo33911134455-1138
9NK Osijek33711152546-2132
10Vukovar34610183465-3128

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, NK Osijek have won 2 times, Istra 1961 have won 6 times, and 2 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 3.0 goals per game. Both teams scored in 80% of H2H meetings.

  • 2026-03-06: Istra 1961 0-1 NK Osijek (HNL)
  • 2025-12-07: NK Osijek 1-5 Istra 1961 (HNL)
  • 2025-09-21: Istra 1961 2-1 NK Osijek (HNL)
  • 2025-05-25: NK Osijek 1-1 Istra 1961 (HNL)
  • 2025-03-29: Istra 1961 2-1 NK Osijek (HNL)

Season Statistics

NK Osijek: 0.6 Goals Scored (Avg), 0.6 Goals Conceded (Avg), 3 Clean Sheets, 0% BTTS Rate.

Istra 1961: 0.8 Goals Scored (Avg), 1.6 Goals Conceded (Avg), 0 Clean Sheets, 40% BTTS Rate.

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About NK Osijek vs Istra 1961 Match

Competition

HNL

Croatia

Kick-off

Sunday, May 10, 2026

14:00 (local time)

Venue

Opus Arena

NK Osijek face Istra 1961 in HNL in Opus Arena, kicking off on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 14:00. NK Osijek sit 9th in the table with 32 points, while Istra 1961 are 6th with 39 points. NK Osijek's recent form reads LDWLW while Istra 1961 come into this game in WLLLL form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

NK Osijek
2
2
6
Istra 1961
2 Wins2 Draws6 Wins

3.0

Avg Goals Per Match

12 - 18

Total Goals H2H

80%

Both Teams Scored

70%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Istra 19610 - 1NK Osijek
NK Osijek1 - 5Istra 1961
Istra 19612 - 1NK Osijek

Based on the last 10 meetings between NK Osijek and Istra 1961, Istra 1961 have been dominant with 6 wins compared to NK Osijek's 2. Their encounters tend to be high-scoring, averaging 3.0 goals per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their H2H meetings, making BTTS a popular market for this fixture. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

0.6Goals Scored (Avg)0.8
0.6Goals Conceded (Avg)1.6
3
Clean Sheets
0
Clean Sheets
0%
BTTS Rate
40%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

NK Osijek
LDWLW
L0-1vsVukovar2026-05-02A
D0-0vsNK Lokomotiva Zagreb2026-04-25H
W1-0vsHNK Hajduk Split2026-04-21A
L0-2vsNK Varazdin2026-04-17H
W2-0vsHNK Rijeka2026-04-12A
Istra 1961
WLLLL
W3-1vsNK Slaven Belupo2026-05-04H
L0-1vsHNK Gorica2026-04-27A
L0-2vsDinamo Zagreb2026-04-22H
L1-2vsVukovar2026-04-18H
L0-2vsNK Lokomotiva Zagreb2026-04-11A

Head to Head

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

Istra 19610 - 1NK Osijek
2026-03-06 โ€ข HNL
NK Osijek1 - 5Istra 1961
2025-12-07 โ€ข HNL
Istra 19612 - 1NK Osijek
2025-09-21 โ€ข HNL
NK Osijek1 - 1Istra 1961
2025-05-25 โ€ข HNL
Istra 19612 - 1NK Osijek
2025-03-29 โ€ข HNL
NK Osijek2 - 2Istra 1961
2024-12-20 โ€ข HNL
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Key Markets

Home
1.86
Draw
3.35
Away
3.90
Over 0.5
1.05
Over 1.5
1.30
Over 2.5
1.95
Over 3.5
3.40
Under 0.5
8.50
Under 1.5
3.25

HNL Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Dinamo Zagreb332544+6079
2HNK Hajduk Split331977+2464
3HNK Rijeka34131011+1149
4NK Varazdin3313812-347
5NK Lokomotiva Zagreb33101112-1241
6Istra 19613311616-1039
7HNK Gorica3310815-738
8NK Slaven Belupo3391113-1138
9NK Osijek3371115-2132
10Vukovar3461018-3128

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