Gorica and Istra 1961 face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 HNL League season. The game takes place at ŠRC Velika Gorica on Monday, 27/04/2026, at 17:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Goričani vs Istra, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

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👉 Our prediction is: over 9.5 corners

Our top tip for Gorica vs Istra 1961 is to take advantage of the corners market, particularly taking the over on 9.5 corners. There is good value to be had in that bet, which is priced at 2.26.

Both teams need to combine for at least 10 corners to win the bet, which may seem like a lot. But based on their statistical profile for this season, we expect them to easily clear that mark in their upcoming matchup.

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Gorica comes into the match having played 31 games in the HNL League so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 8 draws, and 14 losses, with an average of 1.13 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 8 draws, and 14 losses.

Gorica's attack has scored 36 goals during this period. Out of this total, 36 goals were scored in the HNL League, averaging 1.16 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.16.

The offence system of Gorica is led by Jurica Pršir as the top scorer of the season. The croatian midfielder has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Iker Pozo La Rosa, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 43 goals with an average of 1.39 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 43 goals conceded in 31 matches, resulting in an average of 1.39.

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On the other hand, Istra 1961 comes into the match having played 31 games in the HNL League so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 6 draws, and 15 losses, with an average of 1.16 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 6 draws, and 15 losses.

Istra 1961's attack has scored 35 goals during this period. Out of this total, 35 goals were scored in the HNL League, averaging 1.13 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.13.

The offence system of Istra 1961 is led by Smail Prevljak as the top scorer of the season. The nationality.bosnia and herzegovina forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Stjepan Lončar, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 46 goals with an average of 1.48 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 46 goals conceded in 31 matches, resulting in an average of 1.48.

Head to head: Gorica vs Istra 1961

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Home Team

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Gorica

Croatia - Prva HNL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L L D W

1.4

Home L W D D W

1.6

Away W L D D L

1

Away Team

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Istra 1961

Croatia - Prva HNL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L L W

0.6

Home L L L W L

0.6

Away L W L L L

0.6

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Published on 27 April 2026, at 07:58 Last updated on 10 July 2026, at 20:00
Author: Gustavo Porto

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