Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica Prediction

HNL · Sat 21 Feb 2026
Croatia flag Croatia : HNL
Istra 1961WLDWW
0 - 2
Full time · HT 0 - 1
HNK GoricaDLDDL
Kick-offSat 21 Feb, 15:00
Our tip1 @ 2.10 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSNo ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Istra 1961WLDWW
03 Nov 26HNeretva Metković3 - 0Cup
30 Oct 26ANK Slaven Belupo2 - 0HNL
26 Oct 26HHNK Hajduk Split2 - 2HNL
17 Oct 26ANK Lokomotiva Zagreb0 - 2HNL
10 Oct 26ANK Osijek3 - 1HNL
HNK GoricaDLDDL
31 Oct 26AHNK Hajduk Split0 - 5HNL
24 Oct 26HNK Lokomotiva Zagreb0 - 0HNL
17 Oct 26ANK Osijek1 - 1HNL
09 Oct 26HRudes1 - 2HNL
02 Oct 26HBravo3 - 3Friendlies Clubs

Head to head

Full head to head: Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica →

Our prediction

Istra 1961 to win

@ 2.10
Double chance
12  •  Istra 1961 or HNK Gorica
@ 1.31
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 1.80
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on Istra 1961last 20 tipped matches
5/2025%
Our tips on HNK Goricalast 20 tipped matches
8/2040%
Our tips in HNLlast 30 days
8/2040%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 49%Under 2.5: 51%
Expected goals
1.98Istra 1961
2.64Total
0.66HNK Gorica

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 11% @ 6.50
1 – 0 Istra 1961 win 11% @ 6.75
0 – 0 Draw 9% @ 8.50
2 – 1 Istra 1961 win 8% @ 8.75
2 – 0 Istra 1961 win 8% @ 9.25
3 – 0 Istra 1961 win 4% @ 17.00 Our pick

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+.

Win probability

Istra 196143%
Draw18%
HNK Gorica39%

Odds (1X2)

12.10
X3.30
23.40

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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