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Slaven Belupo

Slaven Belupo

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Friday 27 February
Istra 1961

Istra 1961

Away
Slaven BelupoTimelineIstra 1961
1st Half
Nasraoui M.
10'
Kruselj F.
44'
2nd Half
Sepic N.
53'
Dabro M.Out: Grgic A.
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62'
Nestorovski I.Assist: Dabro M.
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64'
Radosevic J.
66'
Rozic V.Out: Mauric A.
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66'
Medjimorec V.
67'
Isasegi K.Out: Kruselj F.
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74'
Ahmeti D.Out: Frederiksen E.
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77'
Kadusic A.Out: Nasraoui M.
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85'
Bosnjak L.Out: Mazar F.
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87'
Jakir A.Out: Nestorovski I.
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87'
Hadzikic O.
90+1'

Top stats

1.79Expected goals (xG)1.13
48%Ball possession52%
19Total shots11
4Shots on target3
1Big chances2
5Corner kicks7
77% (304/394)Passes78% (344/440)
3Yellow cards3

Shots

1.79Expected goals (xG)1.13
1.50xG on target (xGOT)0.91
19Total shots11
4Shots on target3
9Shots off target5
6Blocked shots3
11Shots inside the box9
8Shots outside the box2
1Hit the woodwork1

Attack

1Big chances2
5Corner kicks7
30Touches in opposition box21
0Accurate through passes0
2Offsides0
10Free kicks7

Passes

77% (304/394)Passes78% (344/440)
41% (29/70)Long passes29% (18/62)
66% (102/154)Passes in final third65% (62/95)
32% (9/28)Crosses27% (4/15)
1.17Expected assists (xA)1.30
20Throw ins16

Defense

7Fouls10
53% (8/15)Tackles38% (5/13)
51Duels won37
27Clearances29
7Interceptions10
0Errors leading to shot1
0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

3Goalkeeper saves3
0.91xGOT faced1.50
0.91Goals prevented0.50
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AI Prediction
verified High Confidence
12.10
X3.21
23.35

Recommended Bet

Home Win
Stake: Low (4/10)
42
Opp. Value

Key Factors

League Rank: Home #5 vs Away #6
Season: Home 1.35 PPG vs Away 1.30 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 1.15 PPG vs Away 0.45 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 1.73 GPG vs Away 1.42 GPG

donut_small Win Probabilities

42%
30%
28%
Slaven Belupo
Draw
Istra 1961

Match Preview

Slaven Belupo will clash with Istra 1961 at Gradski Stadion in the HNL on February 27, 2026.

The encounter sees Slaven Belupo, with 50 percent draws in their last 6 matches, take on Istra 1961, who have secured 3 wins in their last 6 away games in the league.

In their recent history, Slaven Belupo has achieved 3 draws in the last 6 head-to-head matchups against Istra 1961 across all leagues.

Both teams have shown prowess in front of the goal, with Slaven Belupo scoring 2+ goals in 6 of their last 10 home matches, while Istra 1961 has managed to score 2+ goals in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.

It promises to be a competitive battle between these two sides, each with their strengths and weaknesses on display.

With the home advantage and a slight edge in recent form, Slaven Belupo is predicted to clinch victory with a 2-1 scoreline.

Lineups

Lineup Predictions & Ratings

Slaven Belupo

Starting 11
9Marko Dabro
ST3.29
11Josip Mitrović
RW7.06
17Filip Mažar
6.79
3Antonio Jakir
4.38
15Ivan Ćubelić
6.69
21Ljuban Crepulja
CM5.15
2Vinko Međimorec
CB2.19
6Tomislav Božić
CB6.69
18Filip Krušelj
5.64
35Leonard Zhuta
LB5.56
31Osman Hadzikic
GK5.13
Substitutes
19Ernis Qestaj
1.61
23Igor Lepinjica
4.44
24Leon Bošnjak
0.73
27Alen Grgić
RB6.30
22Filip Jović
3.21
33Karlo Išasegi
LB2.43
-Antun Marković
GK
12Ivan Čović
GK2.66

Istra 1961

Starting 11
9Smail Prevljak
CF6.64
5Josip Radošević
CDM6.85
7Vinko Rozić
6.61
10Stjepan Lončar
CM6.87
13Niko Šepić
4.36
17Emil Frederiksen
CAM6.35
18Israel Isaac Ayuma
5.33
38Raul Kumar
5.57
16Samuli Miettinen
4.82
97Advan Kadušić
RB6.39
1Franko Kolić
7.00
Substitutes
7Silvio Goričan
3.56
30Nik Skafar Zuzic
6.62
77Charles Adah Agada
2.85
20Dukan Ahmeti
2.16
-Leo Štulac
CDM
24Filip Taraba
3.75
25Gustavo Albarracín
2.05
-Rene Hrvatin
8Antonio Mauric
6.92
26Marcel Heister
LB6.67
-Jan Paus-Kunšt
Ratings based on player performance in recent matches

compareTeam Comparison

Based on 23 matches
Slaven BelupovsIstra 1961

radarTeam Profile

Slaven Belupo
Istra 1961
AttackDefensePossessionEfficiencyCreativityDiscipline
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35Attack27
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40Defense46
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38Possession46
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68Efficiency76
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24Creativity26
gavel
25Discipline54

sports_soccerGoals & Scoring

32Goals Scored29
36Goals Conceded34
3Clean Sheets3
36Big Chances37
20Big Chances Missed17
2Penalty Goals1

gps_fixedShooting

277Total Shots230
94Shots on Target79

swap_horizPassing & Possession

49.0%Avg Possession49.7%
8,684Total Passes9,295
77.7%Pass Accuracy80.1%

shieldDefending

394Tackles416
212Interceptions205
59Saves84
49.5%Duels Won49.4%

gavelDiscipline

325Fouls262
46Yellow Cards45
5Red Cards0
44Offsides30

analyticsOther

80Corners91
127Successful Dribbles141
5Errors Leading to Goal4
6.75Avg Rating6.78

League Standings Context

For Slaven Belupo

PosTeamPWDLPts
4NK Varaždin2395932
5Slaven Belupo2387831
6Istra 19612386930

For Istra 1961

PosTeamPWDLPts
5Slaven Belupo2387831
6Istra 19612386930
7Lokomotiva Zagreb2378829

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

52.9/ 107.7
Dangerous Attacks
55.0/ 102.4
34.0%
Shots on Target
34.0%
11.7
Total Shots
9.6
50.0%
Possession
50.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.6
Goals Scored / Match
1.3
1.4
Goals Conceded / Match
1.5

Head-to-Head Summary

2
Slaven Belupo Wins
0%
3
Draws
0%
19611
Istra 1961 Wins
100%
Total H2H Matches: 19616

Recent Form Stats

MarketSlaven BelupoIstra 1961
Over 1.5 Goals
92%23/25
84%21/25
Over 2.5 Goals
64%16/25
64%16/25
Both Teams to Score
64%16/25
68%17/25
* Based on last 25 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Slaven Belupo

Hr1
Slaven Belupo
2 - 0
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Hr1
Slaven Belupo
0 - 2
NK Varaždin
Hr1
Slaven Belupo
2 - 5
Dinamo Zagreb
Hr1
Slaven Belupo
2 - 1
HNK Gorica
Hr1
Slaven Belupo
4 - 1
Vukovar '91
Hr1
Slaven Belupo
0 - 0
Hajduk Split

Home Games: Slaven Belupo

Hr1
Slaven Belupo
2 - 0
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Hr1
Slaven Belupo
0 - 2
NK Varaždin
Hr1
Slaven Belupo
2 - 5
Dinamo Zagreb
Hr1
Slaven Belupo
2 - 1
HNK Gorica
Hr1
Slaven Belupo
4 - 1
Vukovar '91
Hr1
Slaven Belupo
0 - 0
Hajduk Split

Last 6: Istra 1961

Hr1
Dinamo Zagreb
4 - 0
Istra 1961
Hr1
Vukovar '91
3 - 2
Istra 1961
Hr1
Hajduk Split
1 - 2
Istra 1961
Hr1
NK Varaždin
1 - 3
Istra 1961
Hr1
Osijek
1 - 5
Istra 1961
Hr1
HNK Gorica
1 - 0
Istra 1961

Away Games: Istra 1961

Hr1
Dinamo Zagreb
4 - 0
Istra 1961
Hr1
Vukovar '91
3 - 2
Istra 1961
Hr1
Hajduk Split
1 - 2
Istra 1961
Hr1
NK Varaždin
1 - 3
Istra 1961
Hr1
Osijek
1 - 5
Istra 1961
Hr1
HNK Gorica
1 - 0
Istra 1961

history Recent Form

Slaven BelupoSlaven Belupo
1.4 GPG
D
W
L
L
D
Istra 1961Istra 1961
1.3 GPG
L
L
L
D
W

group Head to Head

PL29 Nov 2025
Istra 1961
1-1
Slaven Koprivnica
PL12 Sept 2025
Slaven Koprivnica
2-1
Istra 1961
PL28 Apr 2025
Istra 1961
1-1
Slaven Koprivnica
PL23 Feb 2025
Slaven Koprivnica
0-0
Istra 1961
PL22 Nov 2024
Istra 1961
2-3
Slaven Koprivnica
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
54%
Both Team Score

Head-to-Head Detailed

Over 1.5 Goals
76%
38 / 50 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
38%
19 / 50 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
22%
11 / 50 matches
Both Teams to Score
54%
27 / 50 matches
Slaven Belupo CS
30%
Clean Sheets
Istra 1961 CS
30%
Clean Sheets

Recent Matches

29 Nov 2025
Istra 1961
1 - 1
Slaven Koprivnica
12 Sept 2025
Slaven Koprivnica
2 - 1
Istra 1961
28 Apr 2025
Istra 1961
1 - 1
Slaven Koprivnica
23 Feb 2025
Slaven Koprivnica
0 - 0
Istra 1961
22 Nov 2024
Istra 1961
2 - 3
Slaven Koprivnica
31 Aug 2024
Slaven Koprivnica
0 - 1
Istra 1961
26 Apr 2024
Istra 1961
3 - 0
Slaven Koprivnica
16 Feb 2024
Slaven Koprivnica
1 - 1
Istra 1961
5 Nov 2023
Istra 1961
2 - 0
Slaven Koprivnica
19 Aug 2023
Slaven Koprivnica
2 - 2
Istra 1961
27 May 2023
Istra 1961
1 - 1
Slaven Koprivnica
31 Mar 2023
Slaven Koprivnica
2 - 0
Istra 1961

Current Form Comparison

Form (Overall)
Slaven Belupo
1.35
Form (Overall)
Istra 1961
1.30

Slaven Belupo is +4% better in terms of Points Per Game

HNK Vukovar 1991
2 - 2
Slaven Koprivnica
Slaven Koprivnica
2 - 0
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Hajduk Split
2 - 0
Slaven Koprivnica
Slaven Koprivnica
0 - 2
Varaždin
Rijeka
2 - 2
Slaven Koprivnica
Istra 1961
0 - 2
Gorica
Dinamo Zagreb
4 - 0
Istra 1961
HNK Vukovar 1991
3 - 2
Istra 1961
Istra 1961
1 - 1
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Hajduk Split
1 - 2
Istra 1961

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