Istra 1961 vs Osijek — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 1. HNL, Croatia
🕒 Sunday 21st September, 18:15 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Both teams are evenly matched — Istra 1961 have won 20% of home games, Osijek 20% of away games. A tight encounter is likely — see our Draw stats.

Both sides regularly see 2+ goals in recent matches (Istra 1961 90% at home, Osijek 80% away), though three or more is less consistent. Over 1.5 Goals is the safer selection here.

Istra 1961 often see both teams score at home (70%), while Osijek are less consistent on the road (50%). There's still a reasonable case for BTTS – Yes, mainly driven by the home side's open style.

Both teams regularly see 8+ corners in recent games (60% and 80%) — Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Istra 1961 see 9+ corners in 60% of home games, Osijek in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full 1. HNL table for the 2025/2026 season, with Istra 1961 (9th) and Osijek (7th) 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 28 21 3 4 75:22 +53 66
2 Hajduk Split 29 18 5 6 49:26 +23 59
3 Rijeka 29 11 8 10 39:33 +6 41
4 Varaždin 29 11 8 10 37:40 -3 41
5 Istra 1961 H 29 10 6 13 34:42 -8 36
6 Slaven Koprivnica 29 9 9 11 38:46 -8 36
7 Lokomotiva Zagreb 29 8 10 11 34:46 -12 34
8 Gorica 29 8 8 13 34:40 -6 32
9 Osijek A 29 6 10 13 24:43 -19 28
10 Vukovar 28 4 9 15 27:53 -26 21

Team Form

Istra 1961 (20% home wins) and Osijek (20% away wins) are evenly matched on current form. The table below suggests this could be a closely contested fixture.

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Osijek (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Lost 5 (50%) 5 (50%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Istra 1961 frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Osijek are less consistent on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Osijek (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Both sides regularly see 2+ goals in their matches (Istra 1961 90% at home, Osijek 80% away), though 3+ is less consistent. Over 1.5 Goals looks the more reliable selection.

Over Goals

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Osijek (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 1 (10%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Osijek (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals 9 (90%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Istra 1961 have scored 2+ goals in 0% of home games this season, Osijek in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Osijek (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Osijek (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 10 (100%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Goal Totals

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Osijek (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 9 (0.9 avg) 10 (1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 16 (1.6 avg) 21 (2.1 avg)

Match Corners

Osijek frequently reach high corner counts away from home (70%), while Istra 1961 are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Osijek (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 10.5 Corners 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 11.5 Corners 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Istra 1961 have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

Osijek have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

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

Corners Conceded

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Osijek (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Istra 1961 and Osijek. 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.

25th May, 2025
Osijek
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Istra 1961
29th Mar, 2025
Istra 1961
2 – 1 HT: 1-0
Osijek
20th Dec, 2024
Osijek
2 – 2 HT: 0-1
Istra 1961
4th Oct, 2024
Istra 1961
2 – 1 HT: 2-0
Osijek
20th Apr, 2024
Osijek
1 – 2 HT: 1-1
Istra 1961
10th Feb, 2024
Istra 1961
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Osijek
28th Oct, 2023
Osijek
3 – 1 HT: 0-0
Istra 1961
13th Aug, 2023
Istra 1961
4 – 4 HT: 1-1
Osijek
26th Apr, 2023
Osijek
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Istra 1961
18th Feb, 2023
Istra 1961
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Osijek

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Istra 1961 vs Osijek 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

Istra 1961 1.95
Draw 3.35
Osijek 3.95

Half Time Result

Istra 1961 2.62
Draw 2.2
Osijek 4.32

Double Chance

Istra 1961 or Draw 1.28
Istra 1961 or Osijek 1.3
Draw or Osijek 1.72

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.86
No 2.06

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.38
Over 2.5 2.01
Over 3.5 3.61
Under 1.5 3.1
Under 2.5 1.77
Under 3.5 1.28

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.42
Over 1.5 3.07

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.8
Over 9.5 1.54
Over 10.5 3.25
Over 11.5 4.33

Istra 1961 Goals

Over 0.5 1.22
Over 1.5 2.1
Over 2.5 4.5

Osijek Goals

Over 0.5 1.45
Over 1.5 3.25
Over 2.5 9

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Istra 1961 vs Osijek Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Istra 1961 vs Osijek?

Over 8.5 Corners — Istra 1961 see 9+ corners in 60% of home games, Osijek in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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

Both sides are evenly matched on current form — Istra 1961 have won 20% of home games, Osijek 20% away in 1. HNL. This looks like a closely contested fixture.

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

Possibly — Istra 1961 frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Osijek are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

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

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

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

Osijek have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 0% of away games compared to Istra 1961's 0% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

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

Possibly — Osijek frequently reach high corner counts away (70%), while Istra 1961 are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

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