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
Key match information
Slaven Koprivnica play Istra 1961 in Prva HNL (Croatia). The match date is 27 February 2026 at 18:00. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Slaven Koprivnica: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Istra 1961: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Slaven Koprivnica scores 1.28 and concedes 1.69 goals per match. Istra 1961 scores 1.08 and concedes 1.39. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Slaven Koprivnica 67%, Istra 1961 53%. Over 2.5: Slaven Koprivnica 61%, Istra 1961 50%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Slaven Koprivnica has higher xG: 1.43 vs 1.30. Slaven Koprivnica: 12.2 shots per match, Istra 1961: 10.3.
Match halves
Slaven Koprivnica: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.64. Istra 1961: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.53.
Goals by minute
Slaven Koprivnica: 31-45+ (12 goals). Istra 1961: 0-15 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Prva HNL: 2.66 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 1-1-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
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.
Half-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
| Slaven Koprivnica | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.34 |
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 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Slaven Koprivnica · 1.4 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.
Slaven Koprivnica is 19% better for: goals scored per match.
1.28 goals / match - Slaven Koprivnica · 1.08 goals / match - Istra 1961
Istra 1961 is 22% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.69 goals / match - Slaven Koprivnica · 1.39 goals / match - Istra 1961
Slaven Koprivnica scores in 75% of matches (27 of 36 matches), while Istra 1961 keeps a clean sheet in 17% (6 of 36 matches).
Istra 1961 scores in 64% of matches (23 of 36 matches), while Slaven Koprivnica keeps a clean sheet in 17% (6 of 36 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 — Slaven Koprivnica
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.
Slaven Koprivnica is 49% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / match - Slaven Koprivnica · 0.89 pts / match - Istra 1961
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Slaven Koprivnica - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 28%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Istra 1961 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 31-45 (12 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Slaven Koprivnica
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
| Slaven Koprivnica | Liga | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.97 | 2.66 | ▼ 2.47 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 52% | • 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 49% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 28% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | • 78% | 77% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Slaven Koprivnica 1 - 1 - 1 Istra 1961. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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 3 head-to-head matches Slaven Koprivnica won 1, Istra 1961 won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Slaven Koprivnica vs Istra 1961?
Slaven Koprivnica score 1.28 goals per game on average and Istra 1961 1.08. The Prva HNL average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Slaven Koprivnica's matches and 53% of Istra 1961's.
What form are Slaven Koprivnica and Istra 1961 in?
Over the last 5 games Slaven Koprivnica have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Istra 1961 2-1-2 (1.40 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.