Prediction for match Osijek — Istra 1961, 07.12.2025

Match Odds and Probability Percentages

The match between Osijek and Istra 1961 in the HNL is scheduled for December 7. Bookmakers offer odds of 2.07 for an Osijek win, 3.22 for a draw, and 3.57 for an Istra 1961 victory. Based on these odds, the probability percentages are as follows: Osijek - 44.99%, draw - 28.92%, Istra 1961 - 26.09%. The main odds suggest that Osijek has the highest chance of winning, but the gap with Istra 1961 is not too large, adding intrigue to the upcoming match.

Recent Match Performance

In their last five matches, Osijek achieved the following results: November 28 - Vukovar 2-2 Osijek, November 23 - Osijek 1-1 Lokomotiva Zagreb, November 8 - Hajduk Split 2-0 Osijek. There was also a draw with Varaždin (0-0) and a loss to Rijeka (2-4). Over the same period, Istra 1961 played as follows: November 29 - Istra 1961 1-1 Slaven Belupo, November 23 - HNK Gorica 1-0 Istra 1961, November 9 - Istra 1961 2-1 Dinamo Zagreb. Additionally, there was a draw with Vukovar (1-1) and a victory over Lokomotiva Zagreb (2-1). In their last head-to-head encounter on September 21, Istra 1961 defeated Osijek 2-1.

Goal Scoring Trends

In a five-match series, Osijek has an average scoring rate of 2.8 goals per game, while Istra 1961 averages 2.2. Osijek scores an average of 1 goal and concedes 1.8; Istra 1961 scores 1.2 and concedes 1. Both teams have 2 out of 5 matches with over 2.5 goals, meaning the total was under in the remaining 3 matches. In the first half, Osijek had only 1 out of 5 matches with two or more goals, while Istra 1961 had 3 out of 5. In the second half, Osijek had 2 out of 5 matches with over 1.5 goals, while Istra 1961 had all 5 games with under 1.5 goals. Osijek most frequently scores between the 46-60 and 76-90 minute marks (33% each), and concedes between 31-45 minutes (40%). Istra 1961 most often scores in the 0-15 minute range (50%) and concedes between 31-45 and 76-90 minutes (40% each). Overall, the statistics suggest moderate scoring with a tendency towards under 2.5 total goals, but the average goals and the presence of overs in halves allow considering the option of over 2.0 total goals at 1.54 as the main prediction.

Corner Bets

Osijek averages 6 corners in the last five matches, while Istra 1961 averages 3. Osijek had 4 out of 5 games with over 9.5 total corners, while Istra 1961 had 2 out of 5. The closest to the average total is 9.0, with two possible outcomes: over 9.5 corners at 1.99, under 9.5 at 1.73. Osijek is the favorite in corner outcomes with odds of 1.65. Based on this data, it is logical to expect a fairly active match in terms of corners, and a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified given the current trends of both teams.