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Istra 1961 to win
@ 2.10Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 0 – 2 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
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Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica preview and result
Istra 1961 and HNK Gorica met in the HNL on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 15:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 0 - 2, 0 - 1 at half time.
Our model gives Istra 1961 a 43% chance of winning, the draw 18% and HNK Gorica 39%. Our pick was Istra 1961 to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.10. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Istra 1961 or HNK Gorica) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.31.
Goals: we expect about 2.6 goals (2.0 for Istra 1961, 0.7 for HNK Gorica). The chance of three or more goals is 49%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 2 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Istra 1961 have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-L-D-W-W), scoring 10 and conceding 5. HNK Gorica have 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-L-D-D-L), scoring 5 and conceding 11.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica?
Our pre-match prediction is Istra 1961 to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.10. Win chances: Istra 1961 43%, draw 18%, HNK Gorica 39%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 49%).
What time is Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica?
Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica (HNL) was played on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 15:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica?
The double chance 12 (Istra 1961 or HNK Gorica) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.31. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
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