Dinamo Zagreb vs Istra 1961: match statistics
Dinamo Zagreb is the clear favorite for this match, occupying the top spot in the table with an impressive 80% win rate at home. The hosts are in dominant home form, scoring an average of 2.4 goals per match while conceding just 0.8, which confirms their offensive superiority (xG 2.07) and defensive stability (xG Against 0.91). Istra 1961, despite a decent table position, has a weaker away record with 45% losses and only 36% wins, conceding an average of 1.45 goals per match on the road. The difference in possession quality (58% vs 48%) and shooting accuracy (6.8 vs 3.45 shots on target) further favors the hosts. Considering the goal difference (+16 for Dinamo in home matches vs +1 for Istra away) and the recent form of both teams, Dinamo Zagreb should confidently win this match.
Dinamo Zagreb vs Istra 1961: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dinamo Zagreb played against Istra 1961 in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Recent form
Dinamo Zagreb has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Istra 1961 has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Dinamo Zagreb scores 2.10 goals per game and allows 0.81. Istra 1961 scores 1.38 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.69 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Dinamo Zagreb's games and 71% of Istra 1961's. The Over 2.5 rates are 62% and 62%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dinamo Zagreb has the higher season xG average, 1.96 to 1.35 per game. Dinamo Zagreb takes 16.1 shots per game, while Istra 1961 takes 10.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Dinamo Zagreb leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 1.05 goals per game after halftime. Istra 1961 leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dinamo Zagreb's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Istra 1961, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prva HNL games average 2.69 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Dinamo Zagreb is the clear favorite for this match, occupying the top spot in the table with an impressive 80% win rate at home. The hosts are in dominant home form, scoring an average of 2.4 goals per match while conceding just 0.8, which confirms their offensive superiority (xG 2.07) and defensive stability (xG Against 0.91). Istra 1961, despite a decent table position, has a weaker away record with 45% losses and only 36% wins, conceding an average of 1.45 goals per match on the road. The difference in possession quality (58% vs 48%) and shooting accuracy (6.8 vs 3.45 shots on target) further favors the hosts. Considering the goal difference (+16 for Dinamo in home matches vs +1 for Istra away) and the recent form of both teams, Dinamo Zagreb should confidently win this match.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Dinamo Zagreb | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.39 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Dinamo Zagreb is 86% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Dinamo Zagreb · 1.4 pts / game - Istra 1961
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Dinamo Zagreb is 52% better for: goals scored per game.
2.1 goals / game - Dinamo Zagreb · 1.38 goals / game - Istra 1961
Dinamo Zagreb is 64% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.81 goals / game - Dinamo Zagreb · 1.33 goals / game - Istra 1961
Dinamo Zagreb scores in 90% of games (19 of 21 meczów), while Istra 1961 keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 meczów).
Istra 1961 scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while Dinamo Zagreb keeps a clean sheet in 43% (9 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dinamo Zagreb
Over / Under - Istra 1961
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Dinamo Zagreb is 143% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.19 pts / game - Dinamo Zagreb · 0.9 pts / game - Istra 1961
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dinamo Zagreb - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Istra 1961 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Dinamo Zagreb
Istra 1961
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Prva HNL).
Teams vs league
| Dinamo Zagreb | Liga | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.90 | 2.69 | • 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 60% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 62% | 53% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 23% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | • 81% | 80% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 80% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Dinamo Zagreb's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Istra 1961. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Dinamo Zagreb vs Istra 1961?
The Prva HNL match finished Dinamo Zagreb 4:0 Istra 1961. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Dinamo Zagreb and Istra 1961?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Dinamo Zagreb won 1, Istra 1961 won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dinamo Zagreb vs Istra 1961?
Dinamo Zagreb score 2.10 goals per game on average and Istra 1961 1.38. The Prva HNL average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Dinamo Zagreb's matches and 71% of Istra 1961's.
What form are Dinamo Zagreb and Istra 1961 in?
Over the last 5 games Dinamo Zagreb have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Istra 1961 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dinamo Zagreb vs Istra 1961?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.