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Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb predictions, Apr 22, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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On April 22, 2026, Istra 1961 is set to face off against Dinamo Zagreb in a Croatian HNL matchup at Istra’s home ground. The hosts, currently in a challenging phase, have secured victories in only 2 of their last 5 matches, showcasing inconsistency in both defense and attack. In contrast, Dinamo Zagreb enters this fixture in remarkable form, boasting a flawless record with 5 consecutive wins, positioning them as strong contenders for the title.

Istra 1961 will need to leverage their home advantage to disrupt Dinamo’s rhythm, focusing on a disciplined defensive setup while looking to capitalize on the counter-attack. However, with Dinamo’s potent offensive capabilities and a solidified backline, they will likely exert pressure throughout the match. The odds reflect this disparity, with bookmakers favoring the away team at a significant 1.4 against Istra’s 7.04.

Our predictive model assigns Istra a mere 12.7% chance of victory, while indicating a robust 67.7% probability of an away win for Dinamo. Given these statistics, this clash promises an intriguing contest, though the outcome remains uncertain as always in soccer.

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Istra 1961
13.1%		 Draw
21.1%		 Dinamo Zagreb
65.8%

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7.1 4.45 1.4
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Latest Results

11.04.26 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – Istra 1961 – 2:0
07.04.26 Istra 1961 – Hajduk Split – 1:3
20.03.26 Istra 1961 – NK Varaždin – 2:1
15.03.26 HNK Rijeka – Istra 1961 – 0:2
06.03.26 Istra 1961 – NK Osijek – 0:1		 13.04.26 HNK Vukovar 91 – Dinamo Zagreb – 1:4
08.04.26 HNK Gorica – Dinamo Zagreb – 3:6
04.04.26 Dinamo Zagreb – NK Osijek – 7:0
21.03.26 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – Dinamo Zagreb – 0:5
14.03.26 Dinamo Zagreb – NK Slaven Belupo – 4:2

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Istra 1961 won 2.
  • Istra 1961 has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Dinamo Zagreb is in great form and has won several matches in a row (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • Istra 1961 may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Dinamo Zagreb is the clear favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Istra 1961 won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 16:48. (average 0.8:2.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Istra 1961 won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 9:11. (average 1:1.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.02.26 Dinamo Zagreb – Istra 1961 – 4:0
    09.11.25 Istra 1961 – Dinamo Zagreb – 2:1
    23.08.25 Dinamo Zagreb – Istra 1961 – 3:0
    05.04.25 Istra 1961 – Dinamo Zagreb – 3:0
    25.01.25 Dinamo Zagreb – Istra 1961 – 3:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Din. Zagreb 29 22 3 4 79:23 56 69
    2 Hajduk Split 29 18 5 6 49:26 23 59
    3 Rijeka 29 11 8 10 39:33 6 41
    4 Varazdin 29 11 8 10 37:40 -3 41
    5 Slaven Belupo 29 9 9 11 38:46 -8 36
    6 Istra 1961 29 10 6 13 34:42 -8 36
    7 Lok. Zagreb 29 8 10 11 34:46 -12 34
    8 Gorica 29 8 8 13 34:40 -6 32
    9 Osijek 29 6 10 13 24:43 -19 28
    10 Vukovar 1991 29 4 9 16 28:57 -29 21

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