Istra 1961 vs Gorica: match statistics
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Istra 1961 vs Gorica: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Istra 1961 plays Gorica in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: Stadion Aldo Drosina.
Recent form
Istra 1961 has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Gorica has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Istra 1961 scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.71. Gorica scores 0.57 and allows 1.71. Games in this league average 3.24 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Istra 1961's games and 43% of Gorica's. The Over 2.5 rates are 86% and 43%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Istra 1961 has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.13 per game. Istra 1961 takes 12.4 shots per game, while Gorica takes 9.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Istra 1961 leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.86 goals per game after halftime. Gorica leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Istra 1961's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). For Gorica, it is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prva HNL games average 3.24 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 65% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 1.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Istra 1961 | Gorica | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.48 | 0.21 |
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 300% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Istra 1961 · 0.4 pts / game - Gorica
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 251% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Istra 1961 · 0.57 goals / game - Gorica
Istra 1961 scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Gorica keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 games).
Gorica scores in 43% of games (3 of 7 games), while Istra 1961 keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 games).
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 - Istra 1961
Over / Under - Gorica
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 441% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / game - Istra 1961 · 0.29 pts / game - Gorica
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Istra 1961 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 29%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Gorica - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 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 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Istra 1961
Gorica
* 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
| Istra 1961 | Liga | Gorica | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.71 | 3.24 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 53% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 86% | 65% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 26% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 76% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 79% | ▼ 43% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Istra 1961's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses against Gorica. Games average 1.25 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Istra 1961 and Gorica play?
Istra 1961 face Gorica on September 19, 2026 in Prva HNL at Stadion Aldo Drosina. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Istra 1961 and Gorica?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Istra 1961 won 1, Gorica won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Istra 1961 vs Gorica?
Istra 1961 score 2.00 goals per game on average and Gorica 0.57. The Prva HNL average is 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Istra 1961's matches and 43% of Gorica's.
What form are Istra 1961 and Gorica in?
Over the last 5 games Istra 1961 have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Gorica 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Istra 1961 vs Gorica?
The statistical background for Istra 1961 vs Gorica — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.