Istra vs Osijek Prediction 6 March 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 Osijek. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 17:00 6 March. 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 07 December 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:5. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Osijek):

    • ball possession percentage: 51% vs 49%;
    • corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
    • fouls: 16 vs 14;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 6.

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

    • played 55 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 16, for the away team - 22, draws - 17;
    • number of goals - 59 against 71;
    • average total in the 1st half - 0.84, in the 2nd half - 1.53;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.36.

    Head-to-head statistics Istra - Osijek

    30%
    17 Wins
    30%
    17 Draws
    40%
    23 Wins
    Total games
    57
    Total Goals Avg
    2.32
    Both teams scored
    47%
    1.05
    Total average
    1.26
    2.19
    Yellow cards
    2.35
    Last matches
    10.05.26
    1. HNL
    Osijek
    Osijek
    Istra
    Istra
    -
    -
    1
    4
    10
    12
    4
    4
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    1
    4
    10
    12
    4
    4
    06.03.26
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Osijek
    Osijek
    -
    -
    7
    2
    13
    16
    2
    4
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    7
    2
    13
    16
    2
    4
    07.12.25
    1. HNL
    Osijek
    Osijek
    Istra
    Istra
    1.13
    1.85
    6
    3
    16
    14
    2
    2
    1
    5
    0
    3
    1
    2
    1.13
    1.85
    6
    3
    16
    14
    2
    2
    21.09.25
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Osijek
    Osijek
    0.93
    2.19
    5
    5
    9
    9
    0
    0
    2
    1
    0
    1
    2
    0
    0.93
    2.19
    5
    5
    9
    9
    0
    0
    25.05.25
    1. HNL
    Osijek
    Osijek
    Istra
    Istra
    0.25
    1.14
    4
    7
    5
    7
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    0.25
    1.14
    4
    7
    5
    7
    1
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    Istra Team Overview

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

    Here's the game statistics (Istra vs Slaven Belupo):

    • ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 5;
    • fouls: 8 vs 7;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 4.
    🏆Throughout the HNL season, the team Istra has engaged in 24 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 8 wins,
    • 10 losses,
    • 6 draws.

    📈Currently, Istra stands at a mid-tier position within the HNL standings, with a win percentage of 33% and a loss percentage of 42%.

    ⚽️Istra has scored a total of 29 goals. On the defensive end, Istra has allowed 35 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Istra

    Last matches
    19.09.26
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Gorica
    Gorica
    -
    -
    3
    3
    7
    10
    3
    2
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    3
    3
    7
    10
    3
    2
    L
    13.09.26
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Rudes
    Rudes
    -
    -
    2
    4
    13
    16
    1
    2
    3
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    2
    4
    13
    16
    1
    2
    W
    08.09.26
    Croatian Cup
    Zagorec Krapina
    Zagorec Krapina
    Istra
    Istra
    -
    -
    3
    8
    7
    7
    1
    0
    0
    5
    0
    2
    0
    3
    -
    -
    3
    8
    7
    7
    1
    0
    W
    04.09.26
    1. HNL
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    Istra
    Istra
    -
    -
    8
    4
    12
    12
    3
    3
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    8
    4
    12
    12
    3
    3
    D
    29.08.26
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Dinamo Zagreb
    Dinamo Zagreb
    -
    -
    4
    8
    10
    14
    1
    3
    2
    2
    2
    1
    0
    1
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    -
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    8
    10
    14
    1
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    Osijek Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 28 February 2026 as part of the HNL tournament (home team - Osijek, away - Vukovar 1991). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.

    Here are the match stats (Osijek vs Vukovar 1991):

    • ball possession: 47% vs 53%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 3;
    • fouls: 16 vs 13;
    • yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 1.
    🏆Throughout the HNL season, the team Osijek has engaged in 24 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 4 wins,
    • 12 losses,
    • 8 draws.

    📈Currently, Osijek stands at a mid-tier position within the HNL standings, with a win percentage of 17% and a loss percentage of 50%.

    ⚽Osijek has scored a total of 21 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 36 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Osijek

    Last matches
    19.09.26
    1. HNL
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    Osijek
    Osijek
    -
    -
    7
    2
    17
    18
    1
    3
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    7
    2
    17
    18
    1
    3
    D
    12.09.26
    1. HNL
    Osijek
    Osijek
    Dinamo Zagreb
    Dinamo Zagreb
    -
    -
    2
    6
    17
    16
    4
    3
    4
    2
    2
    0
    2
    2
    -
    -
    2
    6
    17
    16
    4
    3
    W
    09.09.26
    Croatian Cup
    Segesta
    Segesta
    Osijek
    Osijek
    -
    -
    2
    10
    15
    19
    1
    2
    3
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    2
    10
    15
    19
    1
    2
    L
    05.09.26
    1. HNL
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    Osijek
    Osijek
    -
    -
    8
    3
    14
    9
    0
    2
    4
    1
    3
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    8
    3
    14
    9
    0
    2
    L
    30.08.26
    1. HNL
    Osijek
    Osijek
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    -
    -
    5
    2
    12
    19
    0
    1
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
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    -
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    2
    12
    19
    0
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 55;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 6; for visitors away - 7; number of draws - 13;
    • Average first-half total: 0.84;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.42, while the visitors net 0.42.

    First-Half Stats: Istra (home) vs Osijek (away)

    • matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
    • wins: 1 (9.09%) vs 5 (45.45%);
    • losses: 5 (45.45%) vs 4 (36.36%);
    • draws: 5 (45.45%) vs 2 (18.18%);
    • Average goals scored: 1.27 vs 1.27;
    • Average goals conceded: 0.82 vs 0.64.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 2 vs 3;
    • losses: 4 vs 4;
    • draws: 4 vs 3;
    • Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.8).
    Trends
    • Istra scored in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 games against Osijek (HNL).
    👉Prediction: 1st half, Istra to score goal (odds: 2.31)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 55;
    • home team wins - 16, away team wins - 22, draws - 17.

    Statistics: Istra vs Osijek

    • matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
    • wins: 8 vs 4;
    • win percentage: 33% vs 17%;
    • losses: 10 vs 12;
    • draws: 6 vs 8.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 3 vs 2;
    • losses: 5 vs 6;
    • draws: 2 vs 2.
    👉Prediction: Istra will not lose (odds: 1.46)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.07, the guests - 1.29;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.36;
    • both teams scored: overall - 27; at the home team's field - 13.

    Statistics: Istra vs Osijek

    • average total in the tournament: 2.67 vs 2.38;
    • average total goals scored: 1.21 vs 0.88;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.58 vs 0.42;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.63 vs 0.46;
    • Istra: average total at home in the tournament -  1.09;
    • Osijek: average total away in the tournament - 1;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 0.75) vs 0.8 (away - 1).
    Trends
    • Osijek have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 away games against Istra (HNL).
    • Osijek have scored under 1.5 goals in 9 of last 10 games.
    • Osijek have scored under 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 games (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Osijek Total goals Under (1,5) (odds: 1.38)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 55;
    • both teams scored all-time - 27 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 13 times.

    Statistics: Istra vs Osijek

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 11;
    • number of BTTS matches for Istra at home - 7 (64%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Osijek away - 8 (73%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
    • BTTS matches for Istra at home - 3 (75%);
    • BTTS matches for Osijek away - 3 (100%).
    Trends
    • Istra have scored and conceded in last 7 games against Osijek (HNL).
    • Osijek have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 away games.
    • Osijek have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 away games (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams to Score – (Yes) (odds: 1.88)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (17/120, 14.2%);
    • Istra at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/11, 27.3%);
    • Osijek away most often play: 2:1 (4/11, 36.4%).

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

    1:1 - 13.77% (odds 5.45)
    0:1 - 10.34% (odds 6.8)
    1:0 - 10.12% (odds 6.7)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Istra have scored and conceded in last 7 games against Osijek (HNL).
    • Osijek have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 away games.
    • Osijek have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 away games (HNL).

    Both Teams to Score – (Yes)
    Odds-104
    Published: 04/03/2026, 17:24

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    Betting Tips: Istra - Osijek

    Osijek have lost the 2nd half:
    nk-osijekin last 6 away games.
    nk-osijekin last 5 away games (HNL).
    2nd Half Istra to Win
    Everygame
    +205
    Istra have won:
    nk-istra-1961-nk-osijekin 6 of last 7 home games against Osijek (HNL).
    Osijek have lost:
    nk-osijekin 6 of last 7 away games (HNL).
    Istra to Win
    Everygame
    +170
    Istra have not won:
    nk-istra-1961-in 6 of last 7 home games (HNL).
    Osijek will not lose
    Everygame
    -244
    Istra have not lost:
    nk-istra-1961-nk-osijekin last 8 games against Osijek (HNL).
    nk-istra-1961-nk-osijekin last 7 home games against Osijek (HNL).
    Osijek have not won:
    nk-osijekin 15 of last 17 games.
    nk-osijekin 11 of last 12 away games (HNL).
    nk-osijekin last 8 away games.
    Istra will not lose
    Everygame
    -227
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    Istra - Osijek Table position

    HNL 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    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
    10.
    Vukovar 1991
    Vukovar 1991
    366102037-7328

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    3 - Wins
    3 - Draws
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 6
    Draw - 1
    Loses - 3
    10 matches
    Scored - 19
    Conceded - 15
    +4
    +6
    20 - Scored
    14 - Conceded
    3
    Wins
    6
    3
    Draws
    1
    4
    Loses
    3
    Goal difference
    19
    Scored
    20
    15
    Conceded
    14
    3.4
    Match goals average
    3.4
    1.9
    Goals scored per match on average
    2
    1.5
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.4
    5
    Both teams scored
    4
    47'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    45'
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