HNK Vukovar 1991 and Istra 1961 face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 HNL League season. The game takes place at Stadion Borovo Naselje on Saturday, 07/02/2026, at 14:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for HNK Vukovar 1991 vs Istra 1961, based on 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.

APWin predictions for HNK Vukovar 1991 vs Istra 1961

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2nd Half Under 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Istra 1961 to win

Take Istra 1961 lightly at your own risk. While they are playing away from home, they are still a dangerous opponent that is capable of causing an upset.

Indeed, we are tipping Istra 1961 to win outright on the 1X2 market, where they are priced at 2.07 to win. We see Istra 1961 matching up well with HNK Vukovar 1991, and they have some weapons that can exploit the home side's vulnerabilities.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

Based on our analysis, we are confident that the best bet is to go 'no' on the Both Teams to Score market.

The matchup figures to be a tight, defensive one, with both teams desperate not to get caught out. That's why we see only one or none of the teams finding the back of the net in this encounter, which are the conditions needed to win the bet.

HNK Vukovar 1991 preview

HNK Vukovar 1991 comes into the match having played 20 games in the HNL League so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 0.75 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses.

HNK Vukovar 1991's attack has scored 21 goals during this period. Out of this total, 21 goals were scored in the HNL League, averaging 1.05 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.05.

The offense system of HNK Vukovar 1991 is led by Jakov Puljić as the top scorer of the season. The croatian forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lovre Banovec, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 37 goals with an average of 1.85 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 37 goals conceded in 20 matches, resulting in an average of 1.85.

Istra 1961 preview

On the other hand, Istra 1961 comes into the match having played 20 games in the HNL League so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses.

Istra 1961's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 27 goals were scored in the HNL League, averaging 1.35 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.35.

The offense system of Istra 1961 is led by Smail Prevljak as the top scorer of the season. The nationality.bosnia and herzegovina forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Emil Frederiksen, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 25 goals conceded in 20 matches, resulting in an average of 1.25.

Head to head: HNK Vukovar 1991 vs Istra 1961

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Home Team

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HNK Vukovar 1991

Croatia - Prva HNL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L W L

0.6

Home W D W D L

1.6

Away L L L L L

0

Away Team

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Istra 1961

Croatia - Prva HNL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L W W

2

Home D L D W D

1.2

Away W W W L W

2.4

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Published on 7 February 2026, at 07:52 Last updated on 2 April 2026, at 20:01
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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