Slaven Koprivnica vs Istra 1961: match statistics
Slaven Koprivnica displays decidedly better home form with a 55% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4) at their own stadium. The hosts have won 3 of their last 5 league matches, while Istra 1961 has earned just 0.8 points per match in their last five encounters and loses half of their away clashes. A key factor is also the higher offensive efficiency of the hosts (1.73 goals per match at home) compared to the visitors' weak defense (1.67 goals conceded away). xG statistics confirm Slaven's advantage (1.71 xG For vs 1.26 xG Against), whereas Istra has a negative balance of expected goals away (1.21 xG For vs 2.02 xG Against). Considering all data, the hosts have a real chance of securing three points, although the form of both teams is not ideal, leaving room for surprises.
Slaven Koprivnica vs Istra 1961: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Slaven Koprivnica played against Istra 1961 in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game was played on February 27, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Slaven Koprivnica has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Istra 1961 has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Slaven Koprivnica scores 1.39 goals per game and allows 1.57. Istra 1961 scores 1.26 and allows 1.48. Games in this league average 2.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 70% of Slaven Koprivnica's games and 65% of Istra 1961's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 61%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Slaven Koprivnica has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.30 per game. Slaven Koprivnica takes 12.0 shots per game, while Istra 1961 takes 10.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Slaven Koprivnica leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Istra 1961 leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Slaven Koprivnica's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 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 2.70 goals. Both teams score in 58% 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, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 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
Slaven Koprivnica displays decidedly better home form with a 55% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4) at their own stadium. The hosts have won 3 of their last 5 league matches, while Istra 1961 has earned just 0.8 points per match in their last five encounters and loses half of their away clashes. A key factor is also the higher offensive efficiency of the hosts (1.73 goals per match at home) compared to the visitors' weak defense (1.67 goals conceded away). xG statistics confirm Slaven's advantage (1.71 xG For vs 1.26 xG Against), whereas Istra has a negative balance of expected goals away (1.21 xG For vs 2.02 xG Against). Considering all data, the hosts have a real chance of securing three points, although the form of both teams is not ideal, leaving room for surprises.
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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
| Slaven Koprivnica | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.37 |
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.
Slaven Koprivnica is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Slaven Koprivnica · 0.8 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.
Slaven Koprivnica is 10% better for: goals scored per game.
1.39 goals / game - Slaven Koprivnica · 1.26 goals / game - Istra 1961
Istra 1961 is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - Slaven Koprivnica · 1.48 goals / game - Istra 1961
Slaven Koprivnica scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Istra 1961 keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 23 meczów).
Istra 1961 scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Slaven Koprivnica keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 23 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 - Slaven Koprivnica
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.
Slaven Koprivnica is 78% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / game - Slaven Koprivnica · 0.83 pts / game - Istra 1961
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Slaven Koprivnica - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 35%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Istra 1961 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
* 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 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Slaven Koprivnica
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
| Slaven Koprivnica | Liga | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.96 | 2.70 | • 2.74 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 58% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 53% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 24% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 79% | ▲ 87% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 81% | ▼ 78% |
^ 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 Slaven Koprivnica's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Istra 1961. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Slaven Koprivnica vs Istra 1961?
The Prva HNL match finished Slaven Koprivnica 1:0 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 Slaven Koprivnica and Istra 1961?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Slaven Koprivnica won 1, Istra 1961 won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Slaven Koprivnica vs Istra 1961?
Slaven Koprivnica score 1.39 goals per game on average and Istra 1961 1.26. The Prva HNL average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Slaven Koprivnica's matches and 65% of Istra 1961's.
What form are Slaven Koprivnica and Istra 1961 in?
Over the last 5 games Slaven Koprivnica have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Istra 1961 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Slaven Koprivnica vs Istra 1961?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Slaven Koprivnica vs Istra 1961: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.