Gorica vs Istra 1961 Football Stats

📍 1. HNL, Croatia
🕒 Sunday 23rd November, 17:15 GMT

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 1.5 Goals

Gorica sit 8th in the table after 11 games, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per home match this season. Istra 1961 are 5th after 12 games, averaging 1 scored and 1.5 conceded on the road. The form figures are level — Gorica have won 40% of home games, Istra 1961 40% away. A tight, hard-to-call fixture.

Gorica have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games this season (5/10); Istra 1961 in 40% away (4/10). Gorica average 1.5 scored and 1.4 conceded at home, Istra 1961 1 and 1.5 on the road.

Both sides have solid defensive records in context. Gorica have seen BTTS in only 40% of home games (4/10); Istra 1961 in 30% away (3/10). At least one clean sheet looks likely.

Istra 1961 are involved in high-corner games on the road (10+ corners in 70% of away fixtures, 7/10). Gorica are lower at home (50%), but the visitors' style tends to push the total up.

Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals — Gorica see 2+ goals in 70% of home games, Istra 1961 in 70% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

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League Table

The full 1. HNL table for the 2025/2026 season, with Gorica (8th) and Istra 1961 (5th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

1. HNL 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Dinamo Zagreb 36 27 5 4 93:28 +65 86
2 Hajduk Split 36 20 8 8 61:36 +25 68
3 Varaždin 36 15 9 12 47:46 +1 54
4 Rijeka 36 14 11 11 49:36 +13 53
5 Lokomotiva Zagreb 36 10 14 12 40:52 -12 44
6 Istra 1961 A 36 12 7 17 39:50 -11 43
7 Gorica H 36 11 8 17 40:48 -8 41
8 Slaven Koprivnica 36 10 11 15 46:61 -15 41
9 Osijek 36 8 11 17 27:49 -22 35
10 Vukovar 36 6 10 20 37:73 -36 28

Team Form

Gorica (40% home wins) and Istra 1961 (40% away wins) are evenly matched on current form. The table below suggests this could be a closely contested fixture.

Gorica (Home Form) Istra 1961 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Lost 4 (40%) 6 (60%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Gorica (40% BTTS at home) and Istra 1961 (30% BTTS away) have both been involved in predominantly one-sided matches this season. A clean sheet for one side looks the more likely outcome.

Gorica (Home Form) Istra 1961 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 3 (30%)

Match Goals

Gorica have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games, Istra 1961 in 40% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Gorica (Home Form) Istra 1961 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Gorica (Home Form) Istra 1961 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Gorica have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Istra 1961 in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Gorica (Home Form) Istra 1961 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Gorica (Home Form) Istra 1961 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Gorica (Home Form) Istra 1961 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 15 (1.5 avg) 10 (1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 14 (1.4 avg) 15 (1.5 avg)

Match Corners

Istra 1961 frequently reach high corner counts away from home (80%), while Gorica are lower at home (50%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Gorica (Home Form) Istra 1961 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 9.5 Corners 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 12.5 Corners 3 (30%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Gorica have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

Istra 1961 have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of away matches.

Corners Won

Gorica (Home Form) Istra 1961 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Gorica (Home Form) Istra 1961 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 4 (40%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Gorica and Istra 1961. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

29th Aug, 2025
Istra 1961
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Gorica
12th Apr, 2025
Gorica
3 – 2 HT: 2-2
Istra 1961
31st Jan, 2025
Istra 1961
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Gorica
27th Oct, 2024
Gorica
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Istra 1961
10th Aug, 2024
Istra 1961
2 – 1 HT: 0-0
Gorica
24th May, 2024
Gorica
2 – 0 HT: 0-0
Istra 1961
17th Mar, 2024
Istra 1961
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Gorica
14th Jan, 2024
Gorica
0 – 2 HT: 0-1
Istra 1961
9th Dec, 2023
Gorica
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Istra 1961
23rd Sep, 2023
Istra 1961
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Gorica

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Gorica vs Istra 1961 across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Gorica 2.25
Draw 3.14
Istra 1961 2.9

Half Time Result

Gorica 3
Draw 2.17
Istra 1961 3.68

Double Chance

Gorica or Draw 1.37
Gorica or Istra 1961 1.35
Draw or Istra 1961 1.5

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.8
No 1.9

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.34
Over 2.5 2.07
Over 3.5 3.75
Under 1.5 3.26
Under 2.5 1.72
Under 3.5 1.25

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.42
Over 1.5 2.98

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.27
Over 9.5 1.57
Over 10.5 2.48
Over 11.5 2.63

Gorica Goals

Over 0.5 1.3
Over 1.5 2.5

Istra 1961 Goals

Over 0.5 1.36
Over 1.5 2.91

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Gorica vs Istra 1961 Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Gorica vs Istra 1961?

Over 1.5 Goals — Gorica see 2+ goals in 70% of home games, Istra 1961 in 70% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Gorica or Istra 1961?

Both sides are evenly matched on current form — Gorica have won 40% of home games, Istra 1961 40% away in 1. HNL. This looks like a closely contested fixture.

Will both teams score in the match between Gorica and Istra 1961?

Unlikely — Gorica (40% BTTS at home) and Istra 1961 (30% away) have both been involved in predominantly one-sided matches in 1. HNL. A clean sheet for one side looks the more probable outcome.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Gorica and Istra 1961?

Uncertain — Gorica have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games, Istra 1961 in 40% of away games in 1. HNL. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Gorica or Istra 1961?

Gorica have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of home games compared to Istra 1961's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Gorica and Istra 1961?

Possibly — Istra 1961 frequently reach high corner counts away (80%), while Gorica are lower at home (50%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

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