Istra vs Slaven Prediction 4 May 2026

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Istra and Slaven Belupo. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 16:00 4 May. The tournament match will take place at the Aldo Drosina Stadium stadium in the city of Pula. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 27 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Slaven Belupo):

    • ball possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 7;
    • fouls: 7 vs 8;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 3.

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Istra and Slaven Belupo:

    • played 55 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 12, for the away team - 18, draws - 25;
    • number of goals - 59 against 70;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.22, in the 2nd half - 1.13;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.35.

    Head-to-head statistics Istra - Slaven

    25%
    14 Wins
    44%
    25 Draws
    32%
    18 Wins
    Total games
    57
    Total Goals Avg
    2.39
    Both teams scored
    53%
    1.14
    Total average
    1.25
    2.26
    Yellow cards
    2.23
    Last matches
    15.08.26
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    1
    -
    -
    5
    3
    7
    15
    2
    2
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    5
    3
    7
    15
    2
    2
    04.05.26
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    -
    -
    6
    12
    9
    8
    0
    0
    3
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    6
    12
    9
    8
    0
    0
    27.02.26
    1. HNL
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    Istra
    Istra
    -
    -
    5
    7
    7
    8
    3
    3
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    5
    7
    7
    8
    3
    3
    29.11.25
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    1.04
    1.82
    4
    2
    9
    11
    2
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    1.04
    1.82
    4
    2
    9
    11
    2
    2
    12.09.25
    1. HNL
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    Istra
    Istra
    1.34
    0.83
    2
    6
    10
    14
    1
    1
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    1.34
    0.83
    2
    6
    10
    14
    1
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    Istra Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 27 April 2026 as part of the HNL tournament (home team - Gorica, away team - Istra). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.

    Here's the game statistics (Istra vs Gorica):

    • ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 11;
    • fouls: 11 vs 12;
    • yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 4.
    🏆Throughout the HNL season, the team Istra has engaged in 32 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 10 wins,
    • 16 losses,
    • 6 draws.

    📈Currently, Istra stands at a mid-tier position within the HNL standings, with a win percentage of 31% and a loss percentage of 50%.

    ⚽️Istra has scored a total of 35 goals. On the defensive end, Istra has allowed 47 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Istra

    Last matches
    23.08.26
    1. HNL
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    Istra
    Istra
    -
    -
    6
    4
    10
    11
    0
    1
    3
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    6
    4
    10
    11
    0
    1
    L
    15.08.26
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    1
    -
    -
    5
    3
    7
    15
    2
    2
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    5
    3
    7
    15
    2
    2
    W
    09.08.26
    1. HNL
    Hajduk Split
    Hajduk Split
    Istra
    Istra
    -
    -
    6
    5
    15
    17
    2
    2
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    -
    -
    6
    5
    15
    17
    2
    2
    D
    01.08.26
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Lokomotiva
    Lokomotiva
    -
    -
    7
    4
    10
    9
    0
    4
    2
    3
    1
    2
    1
    1
    -
    -
    7
    4
    10
    9
    0
    4
    L
    25.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Lecce
    Lecce
    Istra
    Istra
    -
    -
    6
    2
    15
    11
    0
    0
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    1
    -
    -
    6
    2
    15
    11
    0
    0
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    Slaven Belupo Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 25 April 2026 as part of the HNL tournament (home team - Slaven Belupo, away - Vukovar 1991). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.

    Here are the match stats (Slaven Belupo vs Vukovar 1991):

    • ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
    • corner kicks: 1 vs 3;
    • fouls: 13 vs 10;
    • yellow cards: 4 vs 4;
    • shots on target: 7 vs 4.
    🏆Throughout the HNL season, the team Slaven Belupo has engaged in 32 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 9 wins,
    • 12 losses,
    • 11 draws.

    📈Currently, Slaven Belupo stands at a mid-tier position within the HNL standings, with a win percentage of 28% and a loss percentage of 38%.

    ⚽Slaven Belupo has scored a total of 43 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 52 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Slaven Belupo

    Last matches
    22.08.26
    1. HNL
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    Gorica
    Gorica
    1
    -
    -
    5
    4
    21
    9
    2
    1
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    5
    4
    21
    9
    2
    1
    W
    15.08.26
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    1
    -
    -
    5
    3
    7
    15
    2
    2
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    5
    3
    7
    15
    2
    2
    L
    09.08.26
    1. HNL
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    -
    -
    5
    5
    8
    12
    1
    1
    1
    4
    0
    3
    1
    1
    -
    -
    5
    5
    8
    12
    1
    1
    L
    31.07.26
    1. HNL
    Dinamo Zagreb
    Dinamo Zagreb
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    -
    -
    10
    1
    11
    10
    1
    1
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    10
    1
    11
    10
    1
    1
    L
    25.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    Sesvete
    Sesvete
    1
    -
    -
    7
    0
    -
    -
    0
    1
    4
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    3
    0
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    -
    7
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 55;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 5; for visitors away - 7; number of draws - 14;
    • Average first-half total: 1.22;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.49, while the visitors net 0.73.

    First-Half Stats: Istra (home) vs Slaven Belupo (away)

    • matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
    • wins: 1 (6.25%) vs 7 (43.75%);
    • losses: 8 (50%) vs 4 (25%);
    • draws: 7 (43.75%) vs 5 (31.25%);
    • Average goals scored: 1.25 vs 1.38;
    • Average goals conceded: 0.88 vs 0.69.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 1 vs 1;
    • losses: 6 vs 3;
    • draws: 3 vs 6;
    • Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.8).
    Trends
    • Slaven Belupo conceded in the 1st half in last 5 games (HNL).
    👉Prediction: 1st half, Istra to score goal (odds: 1.78)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 55;
    • home team wins - 12, away team wins - 18, draws - 25.

    Statistics: Istra vs Slaven Belupo

    • matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
    • wins: 10 vs 9;
    • win percentage: 31% vs 28%;
    • losses: 16 vs 12;
    • draws: 6 vs 11.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 2 vs 1;
    • losses: 8 vs 5;
    • draws: 0 vs 4.
    👉Prediction: Istra will not lose (odds: 1.38)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.07, the guests - 1.27;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.35;
    • both teams scored: overall - 29; at the home team's field - 16.

    Statistics: Istra vs Slaven Belupo

    • average total in the tournament: 2.56 vs 2.97;
    • average total goals scored: 1.09 vs 1.34;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.53 vs 0.66;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.56 vs 0.69;
    • Istra: average total at home in the tournament -  1;
    • Slaven Belupo: average total away in the tournament - 1.19;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 0.6 (home - 0.67) vs 1.1 (away - 1.2).
    Trends
    • Slaven Belupo have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 away games against Istra (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Slaven Belupo Total goals Under (1,5) (odds: 1.36)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 55;
    • both teams scored all-time - 29 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 16 times.

    Statistics: Istra vs Slaven Belupo

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 18 vs 22;
    • number of BTTS matches for Istra at home - 10 (63%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Slaven Belupo away - 12 (75%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 7;
    • BTTS matches for Istra at home - 3 (50%);
    • BTTS matches for Slaven Belupo away - 4 (80%).
    Trends
    • Slaven Belupo have scored and conceded in last 5 away games (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.63)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (20/160, 12.5%);
    • Istra at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 2:1 (3/16, 18.8%);
    • Slaven Belupo away most often play: 2:1 , 2:2 (3/16, 18.8%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:1 - 12.73% (odds 6)
    1:0 - 8.3% (odds 8.5)
    0:1 - 7.86% (odds 9)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Istra have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 games against Slaven Belupo (HNL).

    Istra Total goals Under (1,5)
    Published: 02/05/2026, 16:24

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    Betting Tips: Istra - Slaven Belupo

    Slaven Belupo have drawn in the 1st half:
    nk-slaven-belupoin last 5 games.
    1st Half Draw
    Bovada
    +125
    Istra have lost:
    nk-istra-1961-in last 5 games (HNL).
    Slaven Belupo Win
    Bovada
    +265
    Istra have not won:
    nk-istra-1961-nk-slaven-belupoin last 6 games against Slaven Belupo (HNL).
    nk-istra-1961-in 8 of last 9 home games (HNL).
    Slaven Belupo will not lose
    Everygame
    -125
    Istra have not lost:
    nk-istra-1961-nk-slaven-belupoin 7 of last 8 home games against Slaven Belupo (HNL).
    Slaven Belupo have not won:
    nk-slaven-belupoin last 11 away games.
    nk-slaven-belupoin last 10 games.
    nk-slaven-belupoin last 8 games (HNL).
    Istra will not lose
    Everygame
    -400
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    Istra - Slaven Table position

    HNL 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    4.
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    3614111149-3653
    5.
    Lokomotiva
    Lokomotiva
    3610141240-5244
    6.
    Istra
    Istra
    361271739-5043
    7.
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    3610111546-6141
    8.
    Gorica
    Gorica
    361181740-4841
    9.
    Osijek
    Osijek
    368111727-4935

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    3 - Wins
    2 - Draws
    5 - Loses
    Wins - 2
    Draw - 1
    Loses - 7
    10 matches
    Scored - 13
    Conceded - 14
    -1
    -13
    9 - Scored
    22 - Conceded
    3
    Wins
    2
    2
    Draws
    1
    5
    Loses
    7
    Goal difference
    13
    Scored
    9
    14
    Conceded
    22
    2.7
    Match goals average
    3.1
    1.3
    Goals scored per match on average
    0.9
    1.4
    Goals conceded per match on average
    2.2
    4
    Both teams scored
    5
    69'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    100'
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