Istra 1961 and Slaven Belupo face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 HNL League season. The game takes place at Stadion Aldo Drosina on Saturday, 15/08/2026, at 17:30 (UK Time).

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👉 Our prediction is: Slaven Belupo to win

While Slaven Belupo will head into their match against Istra 1961 as the favourite, it is still far from a sure thing to score three points away from home. Nevertheless, our betting tip is still Slaven Belupo to win on the 1X2 market.

Our analysis of Slaven Belupo leads us to believe that they are quite capable on their travels and can come up with the away win without much trouble, even against a tricky opponent like Istra 1961.

Verudeži preview

Istra 1961 comes into the match having played 2 games in the HNL League so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 0.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 8 draws, and 18 losses.

Istra 1961's attack has scored 43 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the HNL League, averaging 2 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 14 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 5 goals with an average of 2.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 55 goals conceded in 38 matches, resulting in an average of 1.45.

Slaven Koprivnica preview

On the other hand, Slaven Belupo comes into the match having played 2 games in the HNL League so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 11 draws, and 17 losses.

Slaven Belupo's attack has scored 47 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the HNL League, averaging 0.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.24.

The offence system of Slaven Belupo is led by Josip Mitrović as the top scorer of the season. The croatian forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ante Šuto, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 3 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 67 goals conceded in 38 matches, resulting in an average of 1.76.

Head to head: Istra 1961 vs Slaven Belupo

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Home Team

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Istra 1961

Croatia - Prva HNL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L D W

1

Home L D W L L

0.8

Away D L W L L

0.8

Away Team

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Slaven Belupo

Croatia - Prva HNL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L L W

0.6

Home L L W D D

1

Away L L L L L

0

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Published on 12 August 2026, at 20:07 Last updated on 12 August 2026, at 20:07
Author: Gustavo Porto

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