Slaven vs Istra Prediction 27 February 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 Slaven Belupo and Istra. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 17:00 27 February. The tournament match will take place at the Gradski Stadion stadium in the city of Koprivnica. 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 29 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Istra):

    • ball possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
    • fouls: 9 vs 11;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 2.

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

    • played 54 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 17, for the away team - 12, draws - 25;
    • number of goals - 69 against 59;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.24, in the 2nd half - 1.13;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.37.

    Head-to-head statistics Slaven - Istra

    32%
    18 Wins
    44%
    25 Draws
    25%
    14 Wins
    Total games
    57
    Total Goals Avg
    2.39
    Both teams scored
    53%
    1.25
    Total average
    1.14
    2.23
    Yellow cards
    2.26
    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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    Slaven Belupo Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 20 February 2026 as part of the HNL tournament (home team - Vukovar 1991, away team - Slaven Belupo). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.

    Here's the game statistics (Slaven Belupo vs Vukovar 1991):

    • ball possession: 40% vs 60%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
    • fouls: 9 vs 17;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 3.
    🏆Throughout the HNL season, the team Slaven Belupo has engaged in 23 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 8 wins,
    • 8 losses,
    • 7 draws.

    📈Currently, Slaven Belupo stands at a mid-tier position within the HNL standings, with a win percentage of 35% and a loss percentage of 35%.

    ⚽️Slaven Belupo has scored a total of 32 goals. On the defensive end, Slaven Belupo has allowed 36 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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    7
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    Istra Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 21 February 2026 as part of the HNL tournament (home team - Istra, away - Gorica). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.

    Here are the match stats (Istra vs Gorica):

    • ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
    • fouls: 5 vs 5;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 2 vs 3.
    🏆Throughout the HNL season, the team Istra has engaged in 23 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 8 wins,
    • 9 losses,
    • 6 draws.

    📈Currently, Istra stands at a mid-tier position within the HNL standings, with a win percentage of 35% and a loss percentage of 39%.

    ⚽Istra has scored a total of 29 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 34 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Istra

    Last matches
    29.08.26
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Dinamo Zagreb
    Dinamo Zagreb
    -
    -
    4
    8
    10
    14
    1
    3
    2
    2
    2
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    4
    8
    10
    14
    1
    3
    D
    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
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    1
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    10
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 54;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 12; for visitors away - 4; number of draws - 12;
    • Average first-half total: 1.24;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.74, while the visitors net 0.5.

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

    • matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 12;
    • wins: 3 (27.27%) vs 2 (16.67%);
    • losses: 4 (36.36%) vs 5 (41.67%);
    • draws: 4 (36.36%) vs 5 (41.67%);
    • Average goals scored: 1.73 vs 1.5;
    • Average goals conceded: 1 vs 0.75.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 5 vs 2;
    • losses: 3 vs 5;
    • draws: 2 vs 3;
    • Average first-half total: 1.9 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 1) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.8).
    Trends
    • Istra conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (HNL).
    👉Prediction: 1st half, Slaven Belupo to score goal (odds: 1.92)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 54;
    • home team wins - 17, away team wins - 12, draws - 25.

    Statistics: Slaven Belupo vs Istra

    • matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
    • wins: 8 vs 8;
    • win percentage: 35% vs 35%;
    • losses: 8 vs 9;
    • draws: 7 vs 6.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 3 vs 3;
    • losses: 3 vs 5;
    • draws: 4 vs 2.
    Trends
    • Slaven Belupo have not lost in 21 of last 23 home games against Istra (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Slaven Belupo will not lose (odds: 1.27)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.28, the guests - 1.09;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.37;
    • both teams scored: overall - 29; at the home team's field - 13.

    Statistics: Slaven Belupo vs Istra

    • average total in the tournament: 2.96 vs 2.74;
    • average total goals scored: 1.39 vs 1.26;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.7 vs 0.61;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.7 vs 0.65;
    • Slaven Belupo: average total at home in the tournament -  1.73;
    • Istra: average total away in the tournament - 1.42;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 2) vs 1.5 (away - 2).
    Trends
    • Slaven Belupo have conceded in 10 of last 11 games against Istra (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Istra will score goal (odds: 1.43)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 54;
    • both teams scored all-time - 29 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 13 times.

    Statistics: Slaven Belupo vs Istra

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 16 vs 15;
    • number of BTTS matches for Slaven Belupo at home - 8 (73%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Istra away - 8 (67%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
    • BTTS matches for Slaven Belupo at home - 3 (60%);
    • BTTS matches for Istra away - 4 (67%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.8)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (16/115, 13.9%);
    • Slaven Belupo at home most often finish matches: 2:1 (3/11, 27.3%);
    • Istra away most often play: 1:2 , 2:1 (2/12, 16.7%).

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

    1:1 - 11.36% (odds 6)
    2:1 - 8.72% (odds 8)
    1:0 - 8.55% (odds 6.5)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Istra away games (HNL).

    Total goals Over (2,5)
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    Published: 25/02/2026, 17:24

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    Betting Tips: Slaven Belupo - Istra

    Slaven Belupo have not lost:
    nk-slaven-beluponk-istra-1961-in 21 of last 23 home games against Istra (HNL).
    Slaven Belupo will not lose
    Everygame
    -385
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    nk-slaven-belupoin 13 of last 14 Slaven Belupo home games.
    nk-slaven-belupoin 12 of last 13 Slaven Belupo home games (HNL).
    nk-slaven-belupoin 10 of last 11 Slaven Belupo games (HNL).
    nk-istra-1961-in 14 of last 15 Istra games.
    nk-istra-1961-in last 9 Istra games (HNL).
    in last 12 Ante Terzic games (in the HNL).
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    Everygame
    -303
    Slaven Belupo have conceded:
    nk-slaven-beluponk-istra-1961-in 10 of last 11 games against Istra (HNL).
    Istra will score goal
    Everygame
    -227
    Under 3.5 goals scored:
    nk-slaven-beluponk-istra-1961-in 9 of last 10 Slaven Belupo home games against Istra (HNL).
    nk-slaven-beluponk-istra-1961-in 8 of last 9 Slaven Belupo games against Istra (HNL).
    Total goals Under (3,5)
    Everygame
    -400
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    Slaven - Istra 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
    2 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    7 - Loses
    Wins - 3
    Draws - 3
    Loses - 4
    10 matches
    Scored - 9
    Conceded - 22
    -13
    +1
    15 - Scored
    14 - Conceded
    2
    Wins
    3
    1
    Draws
    3
    7
    Loses
    4
    Goal difference
    9
    Scored
    15
    22
    Conceded
    14
    3.1
    Match goals average
    2.9
    0.9
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.5
    2.2
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.4
    5
    Both teams scored
    5
    100'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    60'
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