Prva HNL
Istra 1961 vs Slaven Koprivnica
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 - 17:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadion Aldo Drosina
Istra 1961 vs Slaven Koprivnica Prediction & Stats - Prva HNL 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Istra 1961 vs Slaven Koprivnica carries real history into this round of the Prva HNL.
The two sides meet on 15/08 (Saturday) at Stadion Aldo Drosina, 17:30 (UK time).
Read the Istra 1961 vs Slaven Koprivnica prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Istra 1961 vs Slaven Koprivnica
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 Slaven Koprivnica call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Over 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 13-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Istra 1961 the side to beat, with roughly 47% 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.
Istra 1961 Preview
Istra 1961 reach this fixture 2 match into their Prva HNL. Here is where Istra stand:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
0.5 points per game
4 scored, at 2 a game
5 conceded, at 2.5 a game
Istra, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Emil Frederiksen, 3 goals
Most assists: Nik Skafar Zuzic, 1 assists
Recent results — Istra 1961
09/08/2026 15:00
01/08/2026 12:30
23/05/2026 10:00
17/05/2026 12:45
10/05/2026 10:00
Slaven Koprivnica: how they are travelling
Slaven Koprivnica come in 2 matches into their Prva HNL.
Here is what Farmaceuti have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
0 points per game
1 scored, at 0.5 a game
6 conceded, at 3 a game
Farmaceuti, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ilija Nestorovski, 1 goals
Most assists: Marko Dabro, 1 assists
Recent results — Farmaceuti
09/08/2026 12:30
31/07/2026 14:00
22/05/2026 10:00
17/05/2026 10:00
10/05/2026 12:15
The head-to-head favours Slaven Koprivnica
Slaven Koprivnica have generally come out ahead of Istra in their recent meetings.
From 52 match(es):
Slaven Koprivnica: 16 win(s)
Istra 1961: 13 win(s)
Drawn: 23
That trend is worth factoring into the Istra 1961 vs Slaven Koprivnica prediction.
Form comparison Istra 1961 vs Slaven Koprivnica
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 |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.5 | 5 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2.5 | 3 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 2.59 | 0.86 |
|
xGA
|
1.78 | 1.36 | 2.2 |
Away Team
Slaven Koprivnica
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 5 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.1 | 1.55 | 0.64 |
|
xGA
|
2.66 | 2.44 | 2.87 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Istra 1961 to Win
Expect a hard-fought battle in Istra 1961 vs Slaven Koprivnica, but we’re backing Istra 1961 to take home the three points.
Their strong home record at Stadion Aldo Drosina makes them the safer pick, and we expect them to use their home-field advantage to claim all three points.
👉 Prediction: Slaven Koprivnica win or Draw
Despite being the away side, we don’t expect Slaven Koprivnica to lose this match. Our recommended bet is Slaven Koprivnica to win or draw in the Double Chance market, ensuring a payout as long as they don’t lose.
Slaven Koprivnica has its weaknesses, but Istra 1961 has been vulnerable, and home advantage might not be enough to keep them from losing.
Fixture information - Istra 1961 vs Slaven Koprivnica
Match: Istra 1961 vs Slaven Koprivnica
Competition: Prva HNL
Date: Saturday, 15/08/2026
Kick-off: 17:30 (UK time)
Venue: Stadion Aldo Drosina
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Stats
The statistics for Verudeži vs Slaven Koprivnica that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 3.89
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 78%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 100%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 78%
Cards
1
League: 3.44
Corners
8
League: 9.89
Home Team
Istra 1961
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.5 | 5 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2.5 | 3 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 2.59 | 0.86 |
|
xGA
|
1.78 | 1.36 | 2.2 |
Away Team
Slaven Koprivnica
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 5 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.1 | 1.55 | 0.64 |
|
xGA
|
2.66 | 2.44 | 2.87 |
Corners
11 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
Istra 1961 received +5% more corners than Slaven Koprivnica in the Prva HNL
10.5 / Match
Hajduk Split
(5)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
(7)(5)
Varaždin
(1)
Dinamo Zagreb
Cards
1 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
1 / Match
Hajduk Split
(2)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
(0)(1)
Varaždin
(1)
Dinamo Zagreb
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+300%
Istra 1961 is +300% better in terms of goals scored
0.5 / Match
Hajduk Split
(2)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
(2)(1)
Varaždin
(0)
Dinamo Zagreb
Goals Conceded
2.5 / Match
+17%
Slaven Koprivnica condeded +17% more goals than Istra 1961
3 / Match
Hajduk Split
(2)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
(3)(4)
Varaždin
(2)
Dinamo Zagreb
Prva HNL Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Osijek
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Varaždin
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Lokomotiva Zagreb
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 4 |
Dinamo Zagreb
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
Rijeka
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |
Hajduk Split
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 7 |
Istra 1961
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 8 |
Gorica
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Slaven Koprivnica
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Rudeš
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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