Istra 1961 and Gorica face each other on Saturday 09.19.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a HNL League 2026/27 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 and Goričani, 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.
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Istra 1961 preview
Istra 1961 heads into the match with the following record in the HNL League: in 7 matches, Istra secured 2 victories, 3 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.29 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Verudeži's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.
Istra 1961 has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 53 goals, of which 14 were scored in the HNL League, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Smail Prevljak, who has found the back of the net 14 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Stjepan Lončar has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Istra 1961 has conceded 12 goals in the HNL League (an average of 1.71 per game) and 62 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.44 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Gorica preview
Gorica comes into the game with 7 matches played so far in the HNL League. They have secured 0 victories, 2 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 0.29 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 10 draws, and 22 losses.
Goričani's attack has been highly effective, scoring 44 goals during this period. Of that total, 4 were netted in the HNL League, with an average of 0.57 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.02.
Turopoljci's offensive system is led by Jurica Pršir, the team's top scorer this season. The croatian midfielder has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Iker Pozo La Rosa. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 1.71 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 60 goals in 43 matches, averaging 1.4 per match.
Head to head: Istra 1961 vs Gorica
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Istra 1961
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D L W |
1.6 |
| Home | W D W L D |
1.6 |
| Away | D L D L W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.71 | 4.25 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1.75 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 75% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 75% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.81 | 1.01 |
|
xGA
|
1.75 | 1.56 | 2.01 |
Gorica
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D L L |
0.4 |
| Home | D D L L W |
1 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 2.25 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.57 | 0.75 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 25% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 0.93 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.89 | 2.03 | 1.69 |
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