Istra 1961 and Gorica face each other on Friday 08.29.2025, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Prva HNL 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Istra 1961's home ground, the Stadion Aldo Drosina.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Istra 1961 and Gorica, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Istra 1961 vs Gorica
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Under 4.5 Goals
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Istra 1961 preview
Istra 1961 heads into the match with the following record in the Prva HNL: in 4 matches, Istra secured 0 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 0.5 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Istra 1961's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 0 victories so far.
Istra 1961 has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 4 goals, of which 4 were scored in the Prva HNL, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Smail Prevljak, who has found the back of the net 1 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Stjepan Lončar has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, Istra 1961 has conceded 8 goals in the Prva HNL (an average of 2 per game) and 8 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Gorica preview
Gorica comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the Prva HNL. They have secured 1 victories, 2 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.25 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 1 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses.
Goričani's attack has been highly effective, scoring 6 goals during this period. Of that total, 6 were netted in the Prva HNL, with an average of 1.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.5.
Turopoljci's offensive system is led by Filip Čuić, the team's top scorer this season. The nationality.bosnia and herzegovina forward has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Iker Pozo La Rosa. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 1.5 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 6 goals in 4 matches, averaging 1.5 per match.
Head to head: Istra 1961 vs Gorica
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Home Team
Istra 1961
Croatia - Prva HNL
Away Team
Gorica
Croatia - Prva HNL
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