Istra 1961 vs Osijek – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
0:1
06/03/2026 at 12:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • HNL - Round 25
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.310.76
Ball possession
56%44%
Total shots
129
Shots on target
23
Big chances
21
Corner kicks
72
Passes
81% (371/458)81% (285/351)
Yellow cards
24
Expected goals (xG)
1.310.76
xG on target (xGOT)
0.760.84
Total shots
129
Shots on target
23
Shots off target
16
Blocked shots
90
Shots inside the box
104
Shots outside the box
25
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
21
Corner kicks
72
Touches in opposition box
2416
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
40
Free kicks
1615
Passes
81% (371/458)81% (285/351)
Long passes
46% (21/46)30% (14/46)
Passes in final third
67% (90/134)70% (69/98)
Crosses
21% (4/19)29% (5/17)
Expected assists (xA)
0.921.26
Throw ins
3024
Fouls
1516
Tackles
55% (6/11)56% (10/18)
Duels won
4749
Clearances
1627
Interceptions
76
Errors leading to shot
01
Errors leading to goal
10
Goalkeeper saves
22
xGOT faced
0.840.76
Goals prevented
-0.160.76

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 32', Bubanja V. 🟨,
  • 42', Mikolcic S. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 1)
  • 46', Bukvic D. , Omerovic N. ,
  • 46', Mikolcic S. , Teklic T. ,
  • 54', Kolarik I. 🟨,
  • 61', 0 - 1, Omerovic N. ,
  • 63', Akere S. , Matkovic A. ,
  • 63', Kolarik I. , Mersinaj J. ,
  • 67', Mauric A. , Rozic V. ,
  • 67', Frederiksen E. , Ahmeti D. ,
  • 72', Rozic V. 🟨,
  • 74', Miettinen S. , Heister M. ,
  • 74', Loncar S. , Skafar Zuzic N. ,
  • 76', Mejia Moscoso D. M. 🟨,
  • 79', Kadusic A. 🟨,
  • 84', Stulac L. , Agada C. ,
  • 85', Jakupovic A. , Colina D. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Istra 1961
35%
Draw
30.6%
Osijek
34.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
43.9% 28.6% 27.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

37.6% 24.5% 32.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Istra 1961 has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-8.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Istra 1961's form might have worsened.
  • Osijek has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+6.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Osijek's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Istra 1961 than the current prediction. (+2.6%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Osijek than the current prediction. (-2.3%)
  • Istra 1961 - Osijek Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.66
    (2.1)
    3.08
    (3.23)
    2.73
    (3.35)
    6.7%
    (8.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Istra 1961 - Osijek?
  • Users Predictions: 13 users predict this event. Istra 1961 will win (votes: 8 - 61.5%). Osijek will win (votes: 5 - 38.5%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Istra 1961: 35%88%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 3 high ROI users predict this event. Istra 1961 (votes: 2 - 66.7%). Tie (votes: 1 - 33.3%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH 0 - Istra 1961 (1.84) (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • AH +0.5 - Istra 1961 (1.44) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 2.25 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • BTTS - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • AH -0.25 - Istra 1961 (2.15) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • DC - Istra 1961 (1.39) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 8 high ROI users predict this event. Istra 1961 (votes: 7 - 87.5%). Tie (votes: 1 - 12.5%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • A mid-table team will face off against the outsider in this match (ranked 6 and 9).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Istra 1961 won 3.
    • Istra 1961 has suffered several defeats recently (last 5 games: 0 wins).
    • Osijek has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
    • There will not play in Istra 1961: Nasraoui M. (Yellow Cards)
    • There will not play in Osijek: Farkas N. (Inactive) Hasic E. (Yellow Cards) Shopov S. (Knee Injury) Toure Y. (Inactive) Vrbancic L. (Injury)
    • There are questionable in Osijek: Barisic B. (Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Istra 1961 won 9 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 31:30. (average 1.6:1.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Istra 1961 won 7 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 17:12. (average 1.7:1.2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Istra 1961 - Osijek were as follows:
    07.12.2025 Osijek - Istra 1961 1:5
    21.09.2025 Istra 1961 - Osijek 2:1
    25.05.2025 Osijek - Istra 1961 1:1
    29.03.2025 Istra 1961 - Osijek 2:1
    20.12.2024 Osijek - Istra 1961 2:2
    Latest results of Istra 1961
    27.02.2026 Slaven Belupo - Istra 1961 1:0
    21.02.2026 Istra 1961 - Gorica 0:2
    14.02.2026 Dinamo Zagreb - Istra 1961 4:0
    07.02.2026 Vukovar 91 - Istra 1961 3:2
    Latest results of Osijek
    28.02.2026 Osijek - Vukovar 91 2:0
    21.02.2026 Lokomotiva Zagreb - Osijek 3:1
    15.02.2026 Osijek - Hajduk Split 0:2
    08.02.2026 Varaždin - Osijek 2:1
    01.02.2026 Osijek - Rijeka 1:0
    Croatian HNL Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Din. Zagreb27203468:224663
    2Hajduk Split27165645:252053
    3Rijeka27108937:31638
    4Varazdin271071034:38-437
    5Istra 1961271061133:37-436
    6Slaven Belupo2799937:42-536
    7Gorica27871233:38-531
    8Lok. Zagreb27791131:45-1430
    9Osijek275101222:36-1425
    10Vukovar 199127481526:52-2620

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