NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961 preview and prediction
The match
The HNL sees NK Slaven Belupo take on Istra 1961 on Friday 27 February, kicking off at 18:00 (WAT) at Gradski stadion Ivan Kusek Apas. NK Slaven Belupo are 7th with 16 points from 13 games (in the bottom half), while Istra 1961 sit 4th on 19 points (in the top four). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.5 for NK Slaven Belupo and 1.2 for Istra 1961. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 58%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: NK Slaven Belupo 1–1 Istra 1961. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
NK Slaven Belupo47%fair 2.13 · @2.10
Draw22%fair 4.54 · @3.20
Istra 196131%fair 3.23 · @3.30
2.70Expected goals
1.52NK Slaven Belupo xG
1.18Istra 1961 xG
58%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
0–18%
2–08%
1–27%
From our goals model: NK Slaven Belupo 1.5 – 1.2 Istra 1961 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
NK Slaven Belupo to win✓
47%
2.13
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.72
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
73%
1.38
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.95
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
1.28
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT NK Slaven Belupo / FT NK Slaven Belupo✗
27%
3.71
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✓
10%
9.77
–
Form
NK Slaven Belupo – last 2
DW
20 Feb
@ Vukovar
2–2
D
13 Feb
vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
2–0
W
2.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Istra 1961 – last 1
L
21 Feb
vs HNK Gorica
0–2
L
0.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between NK Slaven Belupo and Istra 1961.
What is the prediction for NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961?
On our numbers NK Slaven Belupo have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Istra 1961 31%.
How many goals will there be in NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961?
Our predicted score is NK Slaven Belupo 1–1 Istra 1961, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961?
NK Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961 (HNL) kicks off on Friday 27 February 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Gradski stadion Ivan Kusek Apas.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
