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Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 15:00
Opus Arena, Osijek
NK Osijek

NK Osijek

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Istra 1961

Istra 1961

NK Osijek vs Istra 1961 predictions & stats

Top pick Istra 1961 54%, Over 2.5 goals 48%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for HNL.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
23%vs54%
NK Osijek / Istra 1961
Avg Goals/Game
0.85vs1.19
Combined avg: 2.04
Form
DWWLLvsWLLLL
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
38%vs15%
NK Osijek / Istra 1961

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
D
W
W
L
L
Away Team - Form
W
L
L
L
L
24
Points
33
5
Wins
9
9
Draws
6
12
Losses
11
22
Goals For
31
36
Goals Against
36
0.85
Avg Goals For/Game
1.19
10
Goals For 1st Half
16
16
Goals Against 1st Half
18
12
Goals For 2nd Half
15
20
Goals Against 2nd Half
18
10
Clean Sheets
4
10
Failed to Score
8
23%
BTTS %
54%
HNL Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
126+4160
226+1450
326+1038
426-337
526-535
626-533
726-930
826-928
926-1424
1026-2020
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

49%
Possession %
49%
386
Passes/Game
397
79%
Pass Accuracy %
79%
12
Shots/Game
10
3.4
Shots on Target/Game
3.2
7.2
Shots Inside Box/Game
6.2
4.7
Shots Outside Box/Game
3.9
4.7
Corners/Game
4
15.5
Fouls/Game
11.6
2.8
Saves/Game
3.8
13.6
Shots per Goal
8.1
3.8
Shots on Target per Goal
2.5
9
Games with More Possession
12
15
Games with Less Possession
12
0.4
Goals/Game when More Possession
0.8
0.9
Goals/Game when Less Possession
1.5
0%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
15%
1
Points Won (Last 10 min)
6
3
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
4
0
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
NK OsijekIstra 1961

Playing Style Analysis

NK Osijek

They maintain balanced possession (49%). Despite often having less possession, they've won 4 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility. A concerning pattern: they've lost 4 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create Additionally, However, they've blown 4 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead Meanwhile, Their game management needs work: 13 points dropped after taking the lead. They struggle to manage games effectively, dropping far more points from winning positions than they gain from losing ones. They move the ball forward with intent (around 32 passes per shot). Defensively, they're aggressive (15.5 fouls/game).

Istra 1961

This team they maintain balanced possession (49%). They've won 7 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball. They've dropped points in 7 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've salvaged 8 points from losing positions this season. They've dropped 14 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games.

NK Osijek Half-Time Performance

NK Osijek home games half time results

Istra 1961 Half-Time Performance

Istra 1961 away games half time results

NK Osijek vs League Standings

Istra 1961 vs League Standings

Head-to-Head

Last 3 meetings

1
NK Osijek
0
Draws
2
Istra 1961

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