NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961
Croatia HNL
NK Slaven Belupo
Istra 1961
October 30, 2026 at 18:00 · Gradski Stadion
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NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961 prediction and betting tip for this Croatia HNL match, kicking off October 30, 2026 at 18:00 at Gradski Stadion. Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals.
- Both Teams to Score - Yes Upcoming
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NK Slaven Belupo host Istra 1961 in the Croatia HNL (matchday 12) on Friday 30 October 2026, kick-off 18:00 WAT at Gradski Stadion in Koprivnica. Igor Pajac is the referee.
NK Slaven Belupo are 7th in the table with 13 points from 11 games (4-1-6), while Istra 1961 sit 6th on 13 points. The two sides are level on points. At home NK Slaven Belupo have won 3 of 5; Istra 1961 have won 1 of 5 on the road.
NK Slaven Belupo have two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 5 league games (L-D-W-L-W), averaging 1.8 goals scored and 2.0 conceded. Istra 1961 have two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 5 league games (W-L-W-L-D), averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.6 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings NK Slaven Belupo have won 2, Istra 1961 2, with 2 draws and an average of 2.5 goals per game. The most recent, in August 2026, finished Istra 1961 3-0 NK Slaven Belupo.
NK Slaven Belupo average 1.3 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per game this season, with 1 clean sheet and 4 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1. Istra 1961 average 1.7 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per game this season, with 2 clean sheets and 3 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1.
No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.
Players to watch: I. Nestorovski leads NK Slaven Belupo's scoring with 7 goals and 2 assists; E. Frederiksen leads Istra 1961's scoring with 8 goals and 4 assists.
Bookmakers make NK Slaven Belupo the favourites: NK Slaven Belupo 2.15, draw 3.25, Istra 1961 3.00 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.60 and under at 2.30. Both teams to score: yes 1.50, no 2.50.
Our prediction: Over 1.5 Goals. The two sides' season numbers point to about 3.4 goals, their last 6 meetings averaged 2.5 goals and recent form points to 3.5 goals a game.
HNL table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 13 |
| 7 | NK Slaven Belupo | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | -9 | 13 |
Season stats
| NK Slaven Belupo | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 11 | 11 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 4 / 1 / 6 | 3 / 4 / 4 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 14 (1.3) | 19 (1.7) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 23 (2.1) | 18 (1.6) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 2.0 / 0.7 | 2.0 / 1.4 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 2 |
| Failed to score | 4 | 3 |
| Longest winning run | 1 | 1 |
| Biggest win | 4-1 | 3-0 |
| Usual formation | 4-2-3-1 | 4-2-3-1 |
Top scorers
- I. Nestorovski 7 goals · 2 assists
- E. Frederiksen 8 goals · 4 assists
- H. Jaganjac 5 goals · 1 assist
- D. Ahmeti 3 goals · 4 assists
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 30 Oct 2026, 06:32. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals — The two sides' season numbers point to about 3.4 goals, their last 6 meetings averaged 2.5 goals and recent form points to 3.5 goals a game.
Form (last 5)
NK Slaven Belupo
LDWLW
1.8 scored · 2.0 conceded per game
Istra 1961
WLWLD
1.6 scored · 1.6 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
2 NK Slaven Belupo wins 2 draws 2 Istra 1961 wins last 6 meetings
- Istra 19613 - 0NK Slaven Belupo HNL
- Istra 19613 - 1NK Slaven Belupo HNL
- NK Slaven Belupo1 - 0Istra 1961 HNL
- Istra 19611 - 1NK Slaven Belupo HNL
- NK Slaven Belupo2 - 1Istra 1961 HNL
- Istra 19611 - 1NK Slaven Belupo HNL
Statistics: API-Football · updated 30 Oct 2026, 03:21. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).