HNK Vukovar 1991 vs Istra 1961: match statistics
Istra 1961 is in significantly better form than HNK Vukovar 1991, as confirmed by their points per game record over the last five matches (2.0 PPG vs 0.6 PPG) and their league position (3rd vs 10th). The home side has lost four of their last five games and has a poor shooting conversion rate (14%), while the visitors have won three of their last five matches, scoring 12 goals. Istra 1961 achieves a 40% win rate in away matches with an identical loss percentage, indicating stability. Although HNK Vukovar has a better home record (33% wins), their overall form is very poor. The difference in team quality and current form points to an away win, although a draw cannot be entirely ruled out due to the home advantage for the hosts.
HNK Vukovar 1991 vs Istra 1961: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
HNK Vukovar 1991 played against Istra 1961 in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
HNK Vukovar 1991 has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Istra 1961 has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
HNK Vukovar 1991 scores 1.05 goals per game and allows 1.85. Istra 1961 scores 1.35 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 70% of HNK Vukovar 1991's games and 70% of Istra 1961's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 60%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Istra 1961 has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.27 per game. HNK Vukovar 1991 takes 9.7 shots per game, while Istra 1961 takes 10.4.
First-half and second-half trends
HNK Vukovar 1991 leads at halftime in 5% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Istra 1961 leads at halftime in 15% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
HNK Vukovar 1991's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For Istra 1961, it is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prva HNL games average 2.70 goals. Both teams score in 61% 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 0 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Istra 1961 is in significantly better form than HNK Vukovar 1991, as confirmed by their points per game record over the last five matches (2.0 PPG vs 0.6 PPG) and their league position (3rd vs 10th). The home side has lost four of their last five games and has a poor shooting conversion rate (14%), while the visitors have won three of their last five matches, scoring 12 goals. Istra 1961 achieves a 40% win rate in away matches with an identical loss percentage, indicating stability. Although HNK Vukovar has a better home record (33% wins), their overall form is very poor. The difference in team quality and current form points to an away win, although a draw cannot be entirely ruled out due to the home advantage for the hosts.
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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
| HNK Vukovar 1991 | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.38 |
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.
Istra 1961 is 233% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - HNK Vukovar 1991 · 2 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.
Istra 1961 is 29% better for: goals scored per game.
1.05 goals / game - HNK Vukovar 1991 · 1.35 goals / game - Istra 1961
Istra 1961 is 48% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.85 goals / game - HNK Vukovar 1991 · 1.25 goals / game - Istra 1961
HNK Vukovar 1991 scores in 80% of games (16 of 20 meczów), while Istra 1961 keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 meczów).
Istra 1961 scores in 80% of games (16 of 20 meczów), while HNK Vukovar 1991 keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 20 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 - HNK Vukovar 1991
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.
Istra 1961 is 90% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.5 pts / game - HNK Vukovar 1991 · 0.95 pts / game - Istra 1961
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
HNK Vukovar 1991 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 5% of games and wins 15%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Istra 1961 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +1 |
* 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 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). 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
HNK Vukovar 1991
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
| HNK Vukovar 1991 | Liga | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.90 | 2.70 | ▼ 2.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 61% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 53% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 22% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 75% | 80% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 81% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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
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 HNK Vukovar 1991's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Istra 1961. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of HNK Vukovar 1991 vs Istra 1961?
The Prva HNL match finished HNK Vukovar 1991 3:2 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 HNK Vukovar 1991 and Istra 1961?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches HNK Vukovar 1991 won 0, Istra 1961 won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before HNK Vukovar 1991 vs Istra 1961?
HNK Vukovar 1991 score 1.05 goals per game on average and Istra 1961 1.35. The Prva HNL average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 70% of HNK Vukovar 1991's matches and 70% of Istra 1961's.
What form are HNK Vukovar 1991 and Istra 1961 in?
Over the last 5 games HNK Vukovar 1991 have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Istra 1961 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for HNK Vukovar 1991 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.