Osijek and Istra 1961 face each other on Sunday 12.07.2025, at 16:30 (UK Time), in a HNL League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Osijek's home ground, the Stadion Gradski vrt.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Osijek and Istra 1961, 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 Osijek vs Istra 1961
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Over 1.5 Goals
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Osijek preview
Osijek heads into the match with the following record in the HNL League: in 15 matches, Bijelo-plavi secured 2 victories, 6 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 0.8 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Osijek's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 2 victories so far.
Osijek has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 14 goals, of which 14 were scored in the HNL League, resulting in an average of 0.93 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Nail Omerović, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. David Čolina has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Osijek has conceded 20 goals in the HNL League (an average of 1.33 per game) and 20 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.33 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Istra 1961 preview
Istra 1961 comes into the game with 15 matches played so far in the HNL League. They have secured 5 victories, 5 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.33 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses.
Istra's attack has been highly effective, scoring 15 goals during this period. Of that total, 15 were netted in the HNL League, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.
Verudeži's offensive system is led by Stjepan Lončar, the team's top scorer this season. The nationality.bosnia and herzegovina midfielder has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Stjepan Lončar. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 1.27 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 19 goals in 15 matches, averaging 1.27 per match.
Head to head: Osijek vs Istra 1961
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Osijek
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L D W |
0.8 |
| Home | D D |
1 |
| Away | D L W |
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 13% | 17% | 11% |
| Goals | 2.27 | 1.67 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 0.93 | 0.83 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.83 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 17% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 67% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 17% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.65 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.78 | 1.84 | 1.74 |
Istra 1961
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W D W |
1.33 |
| Home | D W D |
1.88 |
| Away | L W |
0.71 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 14% |
| Goals | 2.27 | 2.38 | 2.14 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.25 | 0.71 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1.13 | 1.43 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 63% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 25% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 13% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 50% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.45 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.86 | 1.96 | 1.75 |
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