HNK Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961 Prediction
Croatia · Regular Season - 2
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HNK Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961: the result in context
HNK Hajduk Split and Istra 1961 drew 2-2 in the HNL on 9 Aug 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Their 10 previous meetings averaged 2.3 goals, with both teams scoring in 7 of them.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
HNK Hajduk Split
Avg ratingAvg rating
C33T. Silić
38L. Hodak
15D. Marešić
5A. Van Hoorenbeeck
32Š. Hrgović
8N. Sigur
4A. Pajaziti
7A. Sanyang Bamba
21R. Pukštas
23M. Šotiček
11M. Šego
C1F. Kolić
44R. Hrvatin
3M. Nasraoui
16S. Miettinen
13N. Šepić
88D. Doumbia
25G. Albarracín
22E. Frederiksen
80I. Šaranić
30N. Škafar Žužić
94H. JaganjacHNK Hajduk Split Substitutes
Istra 1961 Substitutes
Match Stats
HNK Hajduk SplitIstra 1961 Team Comparison
HNK Hajduk SplitIstra 1961AI Insights
Game State Tendencies
HNK Hajduk Split- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Concedes more in 2nd half and can tire late
Istra 1961- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.4 vs 0.7 in first half)
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
HNK Hajduk Split4Wins · 40%2Wins · 20%Previous meetings
07/04/2026Istra 1961HNK Hajduk Split25/01/2026HNK Hajduk SplitIstra 196119/10/2025Istra 1961HNK Hajduk Split03/08/2025HNK Hajduk SplitIstra 196123/04/2025HNK Hajduk SplitIstra 196115/02/2025Istra 1961HNK Hajduk Split09/11/2024HNK Hajduk SplitIstra 196125/08/2024Istra 1961HNK Hajduk Split12/05/2024Istra 1961HNK Hajduk Split02/03/2024HNK Hajduk SplitIstra 1961Recent Form
HNK Hajduk Split
FK Zalgiris VilniusHNK Hajduk Split
NK VarazdinHNK Hajduk Split
PafosHNK Hajduk SplitHNK Hajduk SplitPafos
ŽilinaHNK Hajduk SplitHNK Hajduk SplitŽilina
CeljeHNK Hajduk Split
LNZ CherkasyHNK Hajduk Split
ShkendijaHNK Hajduk SplitHNK Hajduk Split
VukovarIstra 1961Istra 1961
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
LecceIstra 1961Istra 1961
Milton Keynes DonsNK VarazdinIstra 1961Istra 1961
HNK Rijeka
NK OsijekIstra 1961Istra 1961
NK Slaven Belupo
HNK GoricaIstra 1961Istra 1961
Dinamo ZagrebIstra 1961VukovarReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
4.46 cards a match, in line with other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.40).
Cards come from 69 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HNK Hajduk Split | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 27:11 | +16 | 29 | WWDWW |
| 2 | Dinamo Zagreb | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 28:15 | +13 | 25 | WLWWL |
| 3 | NK Osijek | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 22:18 | +4 | 20 | LWLDL |
| 4 | Istra 1961 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 24:19 | +5 | 19 | WWDLW |
| 5 | NK Varazdin | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17:14 | +3 | 19 | LDLLW |
| 6 | HNK Rijeka | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19:18 | +1 | 18 | LDLWL |
| 7 | NK Slaven Belupo | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 19:28 | -9 | 16 | WLWLW |
| 8 |  Rudes | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 16:27 | -11 | 16 | WWWLW |
| 9 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 14:21 | -7 | 11 | LLDWL |
| 10 | HNK Gorica | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 10:25 | -15 | 7 | LLDDL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HNK Hajduk Split | 13 | 27:11 | 29 |
| 2 | Dinamo Zagreb | 12 | 28:15 | 25 |
| 3 | NK Osijek | 13 | 22:18 | 20 |
| 4 | Istra 1961 | 13 | 24:19 | 19 |
| 5 | NK Varazdin | 13 | 17:14 | 19 |
| 6 | HNK Rijeka | 12 | 19:18 | 18 |
| 7 | NK Slaven Belupo | 13 | 19:28 | 16 |
| 8 | Rudes | 13 | 16:27 | 16 |
| 9 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 13 | 14:21 | 11 |
| 10 | HNK Gorica | 13 | 10:25 | 7 |
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About the HNK Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961 forecast
The forecasts for this HNL match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage is the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% means strong statistical confidence; 45-65% points to a competitive, open match; below 45% means the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for information and entertainment only.
HNK Hajduk Split and Istra 1961 in the HNL table
This is a meeting of two top-four sides: HNK Hajduk Split are 1st in the HNL, 10 points ahead of Istra 1961 in 4th. League goal record so far: HNK Hajduk Split 27-11, Istra 1961 24-19. The full standings are on the HNL Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
HNK Hajduk Split have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.