Dinamo Zagreb v Istra 1961 prediction

HNL · Sat, 21 Nov 2026 16:00 GMT · Stadion Maksimir

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:25 UK · refreshed continuously

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Dinamo Zagreb v Istra 1961, HNL on Sat, 21 Nov 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Dinamo Zagreb host Istra 1961 in the HNL on Saturday 21 November (kick-off 16:00 UK).

The key numbers

Dinamo Zagreb have scored 25 goals, the most of the 10 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games, ranked per game).

Form and the table

10 of Dinamo Zagreb’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 10 of Dinamo Zagreb’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Dinamo Zagreb have five wins, no draws and one defeat in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 2.50 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.33. Dinamo Zagreb have conceded 14 goals, the third-fewest of the 10 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games, ranked per game).

Nine of Istra 1961’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in eight of Istra 1961’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Istra 1961 have two wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.14 points per game, scoring 1.29 and conceding 1.43. Istra 1961 have scored 24 goals, the third-most of the 10 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 13 games, ranked per game). Istra 1961 have conceded 19 goals, the fifth-fewest of the 10 clubs.

Istra 1961 are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Dinamo Zagreb (second) and Istra 1961 (fourth) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Dinamo Zagreb the stronger side, 101 rating points above Istra 1961 (Dinamo Zagreb 1797, Istra 1961 1696, after at least 335 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Dinamo Zagreb are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Istra 1961. The most recent meeting, on 29 August 2026, finished Istra 1961 2–2 Dinamo Zagreb.

Team news

Predicted Dinamo Zagreb XI (4-3-3): D. Kotarski, N. Galesic, M. Valincic, O. Vinlöf, S. Domínguez, J. Misic, L. Stojkovic, A. Hoxha, D. Beljo, F. Topic, L. Ivanusec — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Dion Drena Beljo (7.7 per match over 18 appearances, 19 goals and seven assists) and Luka Stojkovic (4.0 per match over 16 appearances, four goals and three assists) have been Dinamo Zagreb’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Dinamo Zagreb (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Dion Drena Beljo averages 3.6 shots per 90 over 1658 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances. Luka Stojkovic averages 1.9 key passes per 90 over 1113 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Istra 1961 XI (4-2-3-1): F. Kolić, R. Hrvatin, N. Šepić, M. Nasraoui, R. Kumar, E. Frederiksen, G. AlbarracÃn, D. Ahmeti, D. Hodžić, N. Skafar Zuzic, H. Jaganjac — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, E. Frederiksen (7.5 per match over 13 appearances, 11 goals and five assists) and H. Jaganjac (4.9 per match over 11 appearances, five goals and two assists) have been Istra 1961’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Istra 1961 (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), E. Frederiksen averages 2.5 key passes per 90 over 1130 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. H. Jaganjac averages 1.7 shots per 90 over 881 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 21 Nov 2026 16:00 GMT · HNL · Stadion Maksimir
Head-to-head (last 6): Dinamo Zagreb 3 · draws 1 · Istra 1961 2 · 3.17 goals/game
Recent form: Dinamo Zagreb 3W 0D 2L · Istra 1961 3W 1D 1L

Dinamo Zagreb v Istra 1961 (HNL): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2 / 1.63

Goals

against 1.25 / 1.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5.25 / 4.38

Corners

against 3.38 / 5.75 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

5.63 / 5.88

Shots on target

against 4.25 / 4.75 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

1.38 / 2.63

Cards

against 2.13 / 2.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 8 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 8 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Dinamo Zagreb for / against	Line	Istra 1961 for / against
Goals scored	2 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.63 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5.25 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	4.38 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	17.5 for · 11 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	12.88 for · 15.25 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	5.63 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	5.88 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	13.5 for · 12.38 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	13 for · 14.38 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	1.38 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2.63 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5

Dinamo Zagreb

Dinamo Zagreb Goalkeeper

Dinamo Zagreb — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded
Dominik Kotarski	12	901080 min	383.2 /90	70.6 /90
I. Nevistic	5	90450 min	91.8 /90	81.6 /90
I. Filipovic	2	90180 min	42 /90	10.5 /90

Dinamo Zagreb — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Dinamo Zagreb before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Dominik Kotarski n 8	90	3.2 5/4
I. Nevistic n 8	90	1.9 4/2

Dinamo Zagreb Defensive

Dinamo Zagreb — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
M. Valincic	17	601020 min	252.2 /90	161.4 /90	00 /90	524.6 /90	131.1 /90	20.2 /90
Olof Matteo Perez Vinlöf	14	781093 min	161.3 /90	121 /90	40.3 /90	564.6 /90	161.3 /90	30.2 /90
Sergi Domínguez	14	781093 min	282.3 /90	110.9 /90	30.2 /90	695.7 /90	100.8 /90	10.1 /90
N. Galesic	14	771080 min	242 /90	151.3 /90	60.5 /90	665.5 /90	191.6 /90	30.3 /90
S. McKenna	10	86855 min	20.2 /90	40.4 /90	60.6 /90	373.9 /90	40.4 /90	20.2 /90
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Dinamo Zagreb — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Dinamo Zagreb before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Dion Drena Beljo n 8	84.6	1.1 5/3	2.1 8/4	—
J. Misic n 8	85.4	1.8 6/5	0.8 4/1	—
M. Valincic n 8	56.1	1.4 4/3	0.8 3/1	—
L. Stojkovic n 8	69.3	1.5 6/2	1 6/0	—
A. Hoxha n 8	69.1	1.8 7/3	1.6 6/2	—
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Dinamo Zagreb — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Dinamo Zagreb before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Dion Drena Beljo n 8	84.6	0.4 3/0
J. Misic n 8	85.4	2.6 8/5
M. Valincic n 8	56.1	1.8 6/2
L. Stojkovic n 8	69.3	0.6 4/0
A. Hoxha n 8	69.1	0.3 2/0
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Dinamo Zagreb Attacking

Dinamo Zagreb — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Dion Drena Beljo	17	851453 min	181.1 /90	70.4 /90	623.8 /90	322 /90	301.9 /90	150.9 /90
M. Lisica	13	64838 min	10.1 /90	00 /90	70.8 /90	20.2 /90	111.2 /90	40.4 /90
M. Orsic	11	48529 min	00 /90	20.3 /90	193.2 /90	71.2 /90	172.9 /90	30.5 /90
Iker Almena	7	37261 min	00 /90	00 /90	41.4 /90	10.3 /90	41.4 /90	00 /90
S. Prevljak	7	32225 min	20.8 /90	00 /90	83.2 /90	41.6 /90	41.6 /90	00 /90
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Dinamo Zagreb — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Dinamo Zagreb before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Dion Drena Beljo n 8	84.6	4 8/6	1.9 6/3
J. Misic n 8	85.4	0.7 4/1	0.1 1/0
M. Valincic n 8	56.1	0.2 1/0	0 0/0
L. Stojkovic n 8	69.3	3.7 7/6	1.5 5/3
A. Hoxha n 8	69.1	1.3 4/3	0.5 3/0
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Dinamo Zagreb — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Dinamo Zagreb before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Dion Drena Beljo n 8	84.6	1.1 6/2	0.4 3/0
J. Misic n 8	85.4	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
M. Valincic n 8	56.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
L. Stojkovic n 8	69.3	0.6 3/1	0.2 1/0
A. Hoxha n 8	69.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Istra 1961

Istra 1961 Goalkeeper

Istra 1961 — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
F. Kolić	13	901170 min	473.6 /90	151.2 /90	10.1 /90

Istra 1961 — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Istra 1961 before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
F. Kolić n 8	90	3.6 8/8

Istra 1961 Defensive

Istra 1961 — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
R. Hrvatin	13	801038 min	272.3 /90	100.9 /90	20.2 /90	534.6 /90	171.5 /90	20.2 /90
M. Nasraoui	10	90899 min	161.6 /90	202 /90	60.6 /90	454.5 /90	90.9 /90	00 /90
Niko Šepić	10	87871 min	171.8 /90	202.1 /90	20.2 /90	373.8 /90	80.8 /90	10.1 /90
R. Kumar	9	90810 min	91 /90	111.2 /90	101.1 /90	283.1 /90	30.3 /90	10.1 /90
S. Miettinen	6	90539 min	91.5 /90	193.2 /90	50.8 /90	325.3 /90	101.7 /90	10.2 /90
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Istra 1961 — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Istra 1961 before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
F. Kolić n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
E. Frederiksen n 8	85.1	0.8 4/2	1.1 5/3	—
R. Hrvatin n 8	87.5	1.4 6/4	0.6 5/0	—
N. Skafar Zuzic n 8	61.3	0.6 2/1	4.4 7/7	—
G. AlbarracÃn n 8	78.5	1.6 6/3	2 7/5	—
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Istra 1961 — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Istra 1961 before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
E. Frederiksen n 8	85.1	1.1 5/3
R. Hrvatin n 8	87.5	2.4 8/7
N. Skafar Zuzic n 8	61.3	2.8 8/4
G. AlbarracÃn n 8	78.5	2.7 7/5
D. Ahmeti n 8	70.8	1 4/2
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Istra 1961 Attacking

Istra 1961 — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
H. Jaganjac	11	80881 min	50.5 /90	20.2 /90	171.7 /90	80.8 /90	161.6 /90	161.6 /90
V. Rozić	8	38307 min	00 /90	00 /90	41.2 /90	20.6 /90	30.9 /90	51.5 /90
Isaac	7	57400 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	122.7 /90	51.1 /90	20.5 /90	30.7 /90
S. Goričan	2	1938 min	00 /90	00 /90	24.7 /90	24.7 /90	12.4 /90	00 /90
D. Celija	1	2929 min	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	13.1 /90
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Istra 1961 — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Istra 1961 before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
F. Kolić n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Frederiksen n 8	85.1	2.5 6/6	1.5 5/3
R. Hrvatin n 8	87.5	0.5 3/1	0 0/0
N. Skafar Zuzic n 8	61.3	1.7 5/3	0.9 4/1
G. AlbarracÃn n 8	78.5	0.4 3/0	0.1 1/0
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Istra 1961 — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Istra 1961 before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
F. Kolić n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Frederiksen n 8	85.1	0.9 3/2	0.4 3/0
R. Hrvatin n 8	87.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
N. Skafar Zuzic n 8	61.3	0.2 1/0	0.4 2/0
G. AlbarracÃn n 8	78.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Dinamo Zagreb v Istra 1961 — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

Dinamo ZagrebLWLWW

Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1.8 scored / 1.4 conceded per game

Istra 1961WLDWW

Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Dinamo Zagreb 3 · 1 draw · Istra 1961 2 · 3.17 goals/game

2026-08-29 Istra 1961 2–2 Dinamo Zagreb
2026-04-22 Istra 1961 0–2 Dinamo Zagreb
2026-02-14 Dinamo Zagreb 4–0 Istra 1961
2025-11-09 Istra 1961 2–1 Dinamo Zagreb
2025-08-23 Dinamo Zagreb 3–0 Istra 1961
2025-04-05 Istra 1961 3–0 Dinamo Zagreb

League standing · 2026/27

Dinamo Zagreb#2 pos22 pts11 pl+11 GD

Istra 1961#4 pos19 pts13 pl+5 GD

Goals per game

Dinamo Zagreb scored2.27

Istra 1961 scored1.85

Dinamo Zagreb conceded1.27

Istra 1961 conceded1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Dinamo Zagreb and Istra 1961?: In their last 6 meetings, Dinamo Zagreb won 3, Istra 1961 won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Dinamo Zagreb and Istra 1961?: Recent form — Dinamo Zagreb 3W 0D 2L; Istra 1961 3W 1D 1L.

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