Prva HNL
Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadion Poljud
Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961 Prediction & Stats - Prva HNL 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961 carries real history into this round of the Prva HNL.
The two sides meet on 09/08 (Sunday) at Stadion Poljud, 20:00 (UK time).
Read the Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961 prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961 call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Hajduk Split or Draw
Last updated on 08-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Hajduk Split the side to beat, with roughly 68% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Prva HNL odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Hajduk Split Preview
Hajduk Split reach this fixture 1 match into their Prva HNL. Here is where Hajduk stand:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
0 points per game
1 scored, at 1 a game
2 conceded, at 2 a game
Hajduk, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Dario Melnjak, 1 goals
Most assists: Mathieu Acapandié, 2 assists
Recent results — Hajduk Split
06/08/2026 13:00
02/08/2026 12:30
30/07/2026 13:00
23/07/2026 15:00
16/07/2026 14:30
Istra 1961: how they are travelling
Istra 1961 come in 1 matches into their Prva HNL.
Here is what Istra have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
0 points per game
2 scored, at 2 a game
3 conceded, at 3 a game
Istra, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Emil Frederiksen, 2 goals
Most assists: Nik Skafar Zuzic, 1 assists
Recent results — Istra
01/08/2026 12:30
23/05/2026 10:00
17/05/2026 12:45
10/05/2026 10:00
04/05/2026 12:00
The head-to-head favours Hajduk Split
Recent meetings have tended to go Hajduk Split's way against Istra 1961.
From 52 match(es):
Hajduk Split: 32 win(s)
Istra 1961: 9 win(s)
Drawn: 11
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961 prediction.
Form comparison Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Hajduk Split
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.44 | 0 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
0.22 | 0 | 1.22 |
Away Team
Istra 1961
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 2.59 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.36 | 1.36 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961
Match: Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961
Competition: Prva HNL
Date: Sunday, 09/08/2026
Kick-off: 20:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stadion Poljud
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Stats
The statistics for Bili vs Verudeži that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 3
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 100%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 60%
Cards
0
League: 3.2
Corners
0
League: 9.6
Home Team
Hajduk Split
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.44 | 0 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
0.22 | 0 | 1.22 |
Away Team
Istra 1961
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 2.59 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.36 | 1.36 | 0 |
Corners
7 / Match
+57% Corners / Match
Istra 1961 received +57% more corners than Hajduk Split in the Prva HNL
11 / Match
Varaždin
(6)(7)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Cards
2 / Match
100% Cards / Match
Hajduk Split received 100% more cards than Istra 1961 in the Prva HNL
0 / Match
Varaždin
(2)(0)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+100%
Istra 1961 is +100% better in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
Varaždin
(1)(2)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+33%
Istra 1961 condeded +33% more goals than Hajduk Split
3 / Match
Varaždin
(2)(3)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Prva HNL Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinamo Zagreb
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Osijek
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Rijeka
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
Varaždin
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
Lokomotiva Zagreb
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |
Hajduk Split
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Rudeš
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Istra 1961
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Gorica
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Slaven Koprivnica
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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