NK Slaven Belupo v Istra 1961 prediction
Team pages: NK Slaven Belupo · Istra 1961 · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for NK Slaven Belupo v Istra 1961, HNL on Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
NK Slaven Belupo host Istra 1961 in the HNL on Saturday 31 October (kick-off 16:00 UK).
Form and the table
10 of NK Slaven Belupo’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in eight of NK Slaven Belupo’s last 15 results (53%). At home, NK Slaven Belupo have four wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 7 home matches — 1.86 points per game, scoring 1.86 and conceding 1.71. NK Slaven Belupo have scored 11 goals, the second-fewest of the 10 clubs (2026/27 so far). NK Slaven Belupo have conceded 17 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 10 clubs.
Eight of Istra 1961’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in seven of Istra 1961’s last 15 results (47%). Away from home, Istra 1961 have two wins, two draws and four defeats in their last 8 away matches — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.38. Istra 1961 have scored 17 goals, the fourth-most of the 10 clubs (2026/27 so far). Istra 1961 have conceded 16 goals, the fourth-most of the 10 clubs.
NK Slaven Belupo (eighth) and Istra 1961 (sixth) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Istra 1961 the stronger side, 27 rating points above NK Slaven Belupo (Istra 1961 1572, NK Slaven Belupo 1545, after at least 333 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 15 August 2026, finished Istra 1961 3–0 NK Slaven Belupo.
Team news
Predicted NK Slaven Belupo XI (4-2-3-1): K. Sentić, D. Kovačić, F. Krušelj, K. Išasegi, T. Božić, J. Mitrović, A. Adeshina, L. Bošnjak, D. Bosak, L. Crepulja, I. Nestorovski — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, J. Mitrović (5.2 per match over nine appearances, one goal and two assists) and I. Nestorovski (5.0 per match over nine appearances, seven goals) have been NK Slaven Belupo’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for NK Slaven Belupo (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), J. Mitrović averages 2.5 key passes per 90 over 764 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last nine appearances. I. Nestorovski averages 3.0 shots per 90 over 654 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last nine appearances.
Predicted Istra 1961 XI (4-2-3-1): F. Kolić, R. Kumar, R. Hrvatin, N. Šepić, M. Nasraoui, E. Frederiksen, D. Doumbia, D. Ahmeti, G. AlbarracÃn, A. Maurić, H. Jaganjac — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, E. Frederiksen (6.6 per match over 10 appearances, seven goals and three assists) and H. Jaganjac (4.8 per match over eight appearances, four goals and one assist) 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 2.7 key passes per 90 over 862 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. H. Jaganjac averages 2.0 shots per 90 over 629 minutes, with a shot in six of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · HNL · Gradski stadion Ivan Kusek Apas
- Head-to-head (last 6): NK Slaven Belupo 2 · draws 2 · Istra 1961 2 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: NK Slaven Belupo 2W 1D 2L · Istra 1961 2W 1D 2L
NK Slaven Belupo v Istra 1961 (HNL): TACTIX’s calibrated model has priced this fixture across every major market — the full record, losers included, is published live (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | NK Slaven Belupo for / against | Line | Istra 1961 for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.63 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.25 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.63 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.5 for · 15.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13 for · 15 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.25 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.5 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13.75 for · 12.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.25 for · 13.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.25 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.88 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
NK Slaven Belupo
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Kutlesa n 4 | 9.3 | 4.9 | 0 | — |
| L. Banovec n 8 | 71.5 | 2.4 | 1.3 | — |
| I. Nestorovski n 8 | 73 | 2 | 2.6 | — |
| A. Jakir n 7 | 57.7 | 2 | 1.3 | — |
| I. Cvetko n 5 | 90 | 1.8 | 0 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Nestorovski n 8 | 73 | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| M. Dabro n 8 | 67.5 | 2.8 | 1.5 |
| L. Banovec n 8 | 71.5 | 2 | 0.8 |
| J. Mitrović n 8 | 88 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Losika Ratshukudu n 6 | 54 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Nestorovski n 8 | 73 | 1.1 | 0 |
| L. Banovec n 8 | 71.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| M. Dabro n 8 | 67.5 | 0 | 0.5 |
| J. Mitrović n 8 | 88 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| A. Jakir n 7 | 57.7 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Adetunji Rasaq Adeshina n 8 | 61.4 | 2.9 |
| F. Krušelj n 8 | 90.5 | 2.2 |
| I. Cvetko n 5 | 90 | 2.2 |
| D. Kovačić n 8 | 86.6 | 2.2 |
| K. Išasegi n 8 | 64.8 | 2.1 |
Istra 1961
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Ukich n 4 | 13.5 | 3.3 | 3.3 | — |
| S. Goričan n 8 | 22.1 | 2.5 | 3.1 | — |
| A. Kadušić n 8 | 24.5 | 2.3 | 1.4 | — |
| H. Jaganjac n 8 | 78.6 | 2.1 | 1.9 | — |
| S. Miettinen n 8 | 89.9 | 1.9 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Saranic n 5 | 58.4 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| Isaac n 8 | 44.9 | 2.5 | 0.8 |
| E. Frederiksen n 8 | 85.3 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| H. Jaganjac n 8 | 78.6 | 2 | 1 |
| S. Ukich n 4 | 13.5 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Ahmeti n 8 | 60.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| E. Frederiksen n 8 | 85.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| H. Jaganjac n 8 | 78.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| N. Skafar Zuzic n 8 | 57.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| I. Saranic n 5 | 58.4 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Kadušić n 8 | 24.5 | 4.1 |
| Demirel Hodžić n 8 | 31 | 2.9 |
| N. Skafar Zuzic n 8 | 57.1 | 2.6 |
| F. Taraba n 8 | 48.3 | 2.6 |
| Matija Kablar n 7 | 20.1 | 2.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| F. Kolić n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind NK Slaven Belupo v Istra 1961 — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-15 Istra 1961 3–0 NK Slaven Belupo
- 2026-05-04 Istra 1961 3–1 NK Slaven Belupo
- 2026-02-27 NK Slaven Belupo 1–0 Istra 1961
- 2025-11-29 Istra 1961 1–1 NK Slaven Belupo
- 2025-09-12 NK Slaven Belupo 2–1 Istra 1961
- 2025-04-28 Istra 1961 1–1 NK Slaven Belupo
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between NK Slaven Belupo and Istra 1961?
- In their last 6 meetings, NK Slaven Belupo won 2, Istra 1961 won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of NK Slaven Belupo and Istra 1961?
- Recent form — NK Slaven Belupo 2W 1D 2L; Istra 1961 2W 1D 2L.
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