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
Key match information
HNK Vukovar 1991 played Istra 1961 in Prva HNL (Croatia). The match was played on 7 February 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
HNK Vukovar 1991: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Istra 1961: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
HNK Vukovar 1991 scores 1.05 and concedes 1.85 goals per match. Istra 1961 scores 1.35 and concedes 1.25. League average: 2.70 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: HNK Vukovar 1991 70%, Istra 1961 70%. Over 2.5: HNK Vukovar 1991 60%, Istra 1961 60%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Istra 1961 has higher xG: 1.32 vs 1.27. HNK Vukovar 1991: 9.7 shots per match, Istra 1961: 10.4.
Match halves
HNK Vukovar 1991: half-time lead 5%, second-half goals 0.75. Istra 1961: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
HNK Vukovar 1991: 61-75 (7 goals). Istra 1961: 0-15 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Prva HNL: 2.70 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-2-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Istra 1961 is 233% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - HNK Vukovar 1991 · 2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.05 goals / match - HNK Vukovar 1991 · 1.35 goals / match - Istra 1961
Istra 1961 is 48% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.85 goals / match - HNK Vukovar 1991 · 1.25 goals / match - Istra 1961
HNK Vukovar 1991 scores in 80% of matches (16 of 20 matches), while Istra 1961 keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 matches).
Istra 1961 scores in 80% of matches (16 of 20 matches), while HNK Vukovar 1991 keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 20 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - HNK Vukovar 1991
Over / Under - Istra 1961
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - HNK Vukovar 1991 · 0.95 pts / match - Istra 1961
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
HNK Vukovar 1991 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 5% of matches and wins 15%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Istra 1961 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
HNK Vukovar 1991
Istra 1961
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Recent meetings (2): HNK Vukovar 1991 0 - 2 - 0 Istra 1961. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.