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As Istra 1961 prepares to host Dinamo Zagreb on August 29, 2026, fans can expect a compelling matchup in the Croatian HNL. Historically, this fixture has leaned in favor of the away side, and current form trends suggest a similar outcome.
Istra 1961 enters the contest with some difficult performances, claiming just one victory from their last five matches. This poor run has seen them struggle to find consistency, often falling short in both attacking and defensive phases. Their reliance on home advantage will be crucial if they are to turn their fortunes around.
In contrast, Dinamo Zagreb comes into the game with a strong momentum, having won four of their last five outings. Known for their attacking prowess and solid defensive organization, they are likely to dominate possession and create multiple scoring opportunities. Their tactical flexibility enables them to adapt during matches, which can be vital against a team like Istra 1961.
With bookmakers setting odds at 6.22 for a home win and 1.41 for an away victory, the predictions lean heavily in favor of Dinamo Zagreb. However, while statistics may suggest an away win, the unpredictable nature of football means that anything can happen on match day.
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| Istra 1961 14.9% |
Draw 19.8% |
Dinamo Zagreb 65.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.22 | 4.69 | 1.44 | |
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6.20 | 4.60 | 1.40 | |
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6.42 | 4.80 | 1.41 | Watch and Bet |
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6.05 | 4.55 | 1.39 | |
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6.20 | 4.66 | 1.44 |
Latest Results
| 23.08.26 HNK Rijeka – Istra 1961 – 3:2 15.08.26 Istra 1961 – NK Slaven Belupo – 3:0 09.08.26 Hajduk Split – Istra 1961 – 2:2 01.08.26 Istra 1961 – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 2:3 25.07.26 US Lecce – Istra 1961 – 2:2 |
22.08.26 Dinamo Zagreb – NK Varaždin – 3:1 18.08.26 Dinamo Zagreb – Viking Stavanger FK – 2:2 14.08.26 Dinamo Zagreb – NK Rudeš – 4:0 11.08.26 FK Kauno Žalgiris – Dinamo Zagreb – 1:2 04.08.26 Dinamo Zagreb – FK Kauno Žalgiris – 5:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 22.04.26 Istra 1961 – Dinamo Zagreb – 0:2 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 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Din. Zagreb | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:1 | 8 | 9 |
| 2 | Osijek | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9:5 | 4 | 9 |
| 3 | Varazdin | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9:5 | 4 | 9 |
| 4 | Hajduk Split | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Rijeka | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 6 |
| 6 | Lok. Zagreb | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:8 | -1 | 6 |
| 7 | Istra 1961 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9:8 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 | Slaven Belupo | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:9 | -6 | 3 |
| 9 | Rudes | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:13 | -7 | 3 |
| 10 | Gorica | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:9 | -7 | 0 |
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