Prva HNL
Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 17:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadion Aldo Drosina
Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction & Stats - Prva HNL 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb carries real history into this round of the Prva HNL.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at Stadion Aldo Drosina, 17:30 (UK time).
Read the Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Dinamo Zagreb the side to beat, with roughly 14% of the implied odds in their favour.
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Istra 1961 Preview
Istra 1961 reach this fixture 4 match into their Prva HNL. Here is where Istra stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
9 scored, at 2.25 a game
8 conceded, at 2 a game
Istra, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Emil Frederiksen, 4 goals
Most assists: Ivan Šaranić, 2 assists
Recent results — Istra 1961
23/08/2026 12:30
15/08/2026 12:30
09/08/2026 15:00
01/08/2026 12:30
23/05/2026 10:00
Dinamo Zagreb: how they are travelling
Dinamo Zagreb come in 3 matches into their Prva HNL.
Here is what Dinamo have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
9 scored, at 3 a game
1 conceded, at 0.33 a game
Dinamo, season-wide
6 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Drena Beljo Dijon, 5 goals
Most assists: Drena Beljo Dijon, 3 assists
Recent results — Dinamo
26/08/2026 15:00
22/08/2026 15:00
18/08/2026 15:00
14/08/2026 14:00
11/08/2026 13:00
The head-to-head favours Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb have generally come out ahead of Istra in their recent meetings.
From 53 match(es):
Dinamo Zagreb: 41 win(s)
Istra 1961: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 8
That trend is worth factoring into the Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb prediction.
Form comparison Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Istra 1961
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
L
|
1 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.25 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 2.25 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.75 | 2.51 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.18 | 1.94 |
Away Team
Dinamo Zagreb
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3.33 | 0 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.39 | 2.72 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.39 | 0.73 | 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 - Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb
Match: Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb
Competition: Prva HNL
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 17:30 (UK time)
Venue: Stadion Aldo Drosina
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Stats
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Goal Average
2
League: 3.58
Both Teams to Score
25%
League: 57%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 95%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 74%
Cards
1
League: 3.95
Corners
6
League: 9.42
Home Team
Istra 1961
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
L
|
1 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.25 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 2.25 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.75 | 2.51 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.18 | 1.94 |
Away Team
Dinamo Zagreb
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3.33 | 0 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.39 | 2.72 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.39 | 0.73 | 0 |
Corners
10 / Match
+10% Corners / Match
Dinamo Zagreb received +10% more corners than Istra 1961 in the Prva HNL
11 / Match
Rijeka
(4)
Slaven Koprivnica
(5)
Hajduk Split
(5)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
(7)(5)
Varaždin
(12)
Rudeš
(10)
Slaven Koprivnica
Cards
1.25 / Match
+6% Cards / Match
Dinamo Zagreb received +6% more cards than Istra 1961 in the Prva HNL
1.33 / Match
Rijeka
(1)
Slaven Koprivnica
(2)
Hajduk Split
(2)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
(0)(2)
Varaždin
(1)
Rudeš
(1)
Slaven Koprivnica
Goals Scored
2.25 / Match
+33%
Dinamo Zagreb is +33% better in terms of goals scored
3 / Match
Rijeka
(2)
Slaven Koprivnica
(3)
Hajduk Split
(2)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
(2)(3)
Varaždin
(4)
Rudeš
(2)
Slaven Koprivnica
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+84%
Istra 1961 condeded +84% more goals than Dinamo Zagreb
0.33 / Match
Rijeka
(3)
Slaven Koprivnica
(0)
Hajduk Split
(2)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
(3)(1)
Varaždin
(0)
Rudeš
(0)
Slaven Koprivnica
Prva HNL Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinamo Zagreb
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Osijek
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2.25 |
| 3 |
Varaždin
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2.25 |
| 4 |
Hajduk Split
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 5 |
Rijeka
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Lokomotiva Zagreb
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Istra 1961
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 8 |
Slaven Koprivnica
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 9 |
Rudeš
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 10 |
Gorica
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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