Prediction for match Slaven Belupo — Istra 1961

Match Analysis: Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961

In the Croatian league, Slaven Belupo faces Istra 1961 on 27.02.2026. According to the 1X2 odds, Slaven Belupo's victory is priced at 2.11, a draw at 3.14, and an Istra 1961 win at 3.56. Looking at the probability percentages, Slaven Belupo has 44.16%, a draw is at 29.67%, and Istra 1961 is at 26.17%. Slaven Belupo is the favorite, but the gap between the teams is not significant, promising a competitive match. Options for totals and both teams to score are also presented with interesting odds: over 2.5 goals is at 2.08, both teams to score - yes at 1.82, no at 1.88.

Team Results and Statistics

In the last five matches, Slaven Belupo has an average ball possession of 51.2%, records 1.6 yellow cards, commits 13 fouls, and 2.8 offsides per game. Istra 1961 holds the ball 53.8% of the time, receives 2.2 yellows, commits 11.8 fouls, and 0.8 offsides. In the last three matches, Slaven Belupo: 20.02.2026 Vukovar - Slaven Belupo 2-2, 13.02.2026 Slaven Belupo - Lokomotiva Zagreb 2-0, 07.02.2026 Hajduk Split - Slaven Belupo 2-0. For Istra 1961: 21.02.2026 Istra 1961 - HNK Gorica 0-2, 14.02.2026 Dinamo Zagreb - Istra 1961 4-0, 07.02.2026 Vukovar - Istra 1961 3-2. In their head-to-head on 29.11.2025, Istra 1961 and Slaven Belupo drew 1-1.

How Many Goals Will Be in the Match Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961

Over the last five games, Slaven Belupo has an average total goals per match of 2.8, while Istra 1961 has 3.2. Slaven Belupo scores 1.2 and concedes 1.6, Istra 1961 scores 1 and concedes 2.2. For over 2.5 goals: Slaven Belupo has 2 out of 5, Istra 1961 has 3 out of 5. For over 1.5 goals in the first half: both teams have 3 out of 5, but in the second half, Slaven Belupo has only 1 out of 5, Istra 1961 has 2 out of 5. Slaven Belupo most frequently scores between 76-90 minutes (38%), and Istra 1961 either at the very start (0-15, 30%) or at the end (76-90, 30%). Conceding goals, Slaven Belupo has notable intervals at 0-15 and 31-45 (33% each), while Istra 1961 at 31-45 and 76-90 (29% each). Overall, both teams tend to have productive endings, and the average goal metrics support a bet on over 2.0 goals at 1.53. Also, it's worth noting that both teams to score has occurred in several matches, but the total goals bet seems more reliable based on current dynamics.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Slaven Belupo averages 4.2 corners per match, Istra 1961 - 4.4. For over 9.5 corners: Slaven Belupo has 1 out of 5, Istra 1961 has 4 out of 5. Among the available corner totals, the one closest to the average sum (8.6) is 8.5: over 8.5 is at 1.77, under 8.5 at 1.94. For the outcome on corners, Slaven Belupo is the favorite with odds of 1.76. Considering that both teams consistently deliver 4 or more corners, a bet on over 8.5 corners seems logical. Also, note the high frequency of Istra 1961's matches going over this mark, with 4 out of 5 matches.