Prediction for match Dinamo Zagreb — Istra 1961

Match Analysis: Dinamo Zagreb vs Istra 1961

In the Croatian league on 14.02.2026, Dinamo Zagreb will face Istra 1961. The odds for Dinamo Zagreb to win are 1.33, a draw is at 4.90, and a win for Istra 1961 is at 8.50. In terms of probability, Dinamo Zagreb has a 70.03% chance, a draw is at 19.01%, and Istra 1961 stands at 10.96%. These figures indicate a significant advantage for Dinamo Zagreb, which is also supported by the statistics from recent encounters between the teams.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Dinamo Zagreb had an average possession of 50.8%, received 1.4 yellow cards, committed 13 fouls, and recorded 1.8 offsides. During the same period, Istra 1961 had 51.4% possession, received 1.8 yellow cards, committed 11.8 fouls, and recorded 1.2 offsides on average. Dinamo Zagreb's last three matches were: 08.02.2026 - Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb 0-0, 02.02.2026 - Dinamo Zagreb vs Vukovar 3-1, 29.01.2026 - Midtjylland vs Dinamo Zagreb 2-0. Istra 1961's recent games were: 07.02.2026 - Vukovar vs Istra 1961 3-2, 30.01.2026 - Istra 1961 vs Lokomotiva Zagreb 1-1, 25.01.2026 - Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961 1-2. Their last head-to-head was on 09.11.2025: Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb 2-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, Dinamo Zagreb's average total goals per match was 2.8, scoring 2 and conceding 0.8. Istra 1961 had an average total of 3.4 goals per match, scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.6. Over 2.5 goals occurred in 3 out of 5 matches for Dinamo Zagreb and 4 out of 5 for Istra 1961. In the first half, Dinamo Zagreb had over 1.5 goals twice, while Istra 1961 had over 1.5 goals in all 5 matches. In the second half, Dinamo Zagreb had over 1.5 goals three times, and Istra 1961 had it in 2 out of 5 matches. For goal intervals: Dinamo Zagreb most frequently scores between the 61st and 75th minute (33%), while Istra 1961 scores most often in the first 15 minutes (50%). For conceded goals: Dinamo Zagreb concedes most often between the 31st and 45th minute (40%), while Istra 1961 has a distribution of 20% across the 0-15, 16-30, 46-60, and 61-75 minute intervals. Considering both teams' scoring averages, frequent over 2.5 goals occurrences, and active first halves, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.66 seems logical.

Corner Totals Analysis

Dinamo Zagreb averages 5.2 corners per match, while Istra 1961 averages 4.4. In the last 5 matches, Dinamo Zagreb had over 9.5 corners 3 out of 5 times, and Istra 1961 had it 4 out of 5 times. The closest total to their averages is 9.5, with two outcomes: over 9.5 corners at 1.97 and under 9.5 at 1.75. Dinamo Zagreb is the favorite for corners with odds of 1.12. Given the regularity of surpassing this total by both teams and their average corner stats, considering over 9.5 corners is reasonable.