Hajduk Split vs NK Istra 1961 Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Hajduk Split were up against NK Istra 1961 in the HNL of Croatia on August 3. The match finished with Hajduk Split victorious, 2-1.

Yassine Benrahou scored the first goal of the game from the penalty spot on the 45th minute of the match, handing Hajduk Split the advantage. This was followed by goals from Smail Prevljak and Fran Karacic, bringing the match to a 2-1 conclusion.

Tensions run high as the upcoming match sees Hajduk Split and NK Istra 1961 are set to clash again, 3 months after the previous HNL encounter which NK Istra 1961 won 0-1. Hajduk Split come into this match fresh off a victory over Zira in Conference League 2nd qualifying round last Thursday. However, their streak comes with a caveat, their inability to keep a clean sheet has been evident, as they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last five home matches.

NK Istra 1961 come into this clash with momentum as well, following a victory over Orijent 1919 in their most recent game. Though notably, their backline has lacked consistency, with goals conceded across three consecutive matches.

This HNL clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Hajduk Split and NK Istra 1961 in this campaign. Hajduk Split’s attacking options, crafted under Gonzalo Garci­a’s leadership, have been bolstered by Anthony Kalik, the team’s top scorer, and Yassine Benrahou, both of whom have contributed crucial goals. Kalik remains at the heart of Hajduk Split’s attacking play, registering one goal and in all competitions this term, with Hrgovic orchestrating the attack, contributing one assist to the team’s tally. Filip Krovinovic, Marko Livaja and Abdoulie Sanyang have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Hajduk Split’s attack.

Meanwhile, the attacking efforts of NK Istra 1961, carefully orchestrated by Goran Tomic, have been driven by Salim Fago Lawal, who has delivered in crucial moments.

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Live Streaming

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Hajduk Split - NK Istra 1961 in real time.

Hajduk Split kicked off the game with Ivica Ivusic, Simun Hrgovic, Branimir Mlacic, Zvonimir Sarlija, Fran Karacic, Filip Krovinovic, Adrion Pajaziti, Anthony Kalik who got substituted by Noa Skoko on the 84th minute, Bruno Durdov who got substituted by Michele Sego on the 62nd minute, Yassine Benrahou who got substituted by Rokas Pukstas on the 78th minute and Roko Brajkovic who got substituted by Abdoulie Sanyang on the 62nd minute as starters, with Toni Silic, Ivan Pocrnjic, Ron Raci, Luka Hodak, Ismael Diallo, Dario Melnjak, Niko Sigur, Noa Skoko, Michele Sego, Abdoulie Sanyang, Rokas Pukstas and Luka Jurak on the bench.

NK Istra 1961's starting eleven were Franko Kolic, Marcel Heister, Mohamed Nasraoui, Ville Koski, Advan Kadusic, Antonio Mauric who got substituted by Danijel Djuric on the 76th minute, Josip Radosevic, Stjepan Loncar, Salim Fago Lawal who got substituted by Vinko Rozic on the 65th minute, Smail Prevljak who got substituted by Saydou Bangura on the 76th minute and Emil Frederiksen who got substituted by Dominik Celija on the 77th minute, with Petar Nemet, Jan Paus-Kunst, Dario Maresic, Jovan Ivanisevic, Alejandro Jay, Filip Taraba, Danijel Djuric, Logi Robertsson, Vinko Rozic, Israel Isaac Ayuma, Dominik Celija and Saydou Bangura on the bench.

Stats

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• Ball Possession: 57 - 43
• Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 1
• Total Attempts: 14 - 9
• Shots On Target: 6 - 2
• Blocked Shots: 3 - 3
• Shots in the Box: 9 - 7
• Shots from Outside the Box: 5 - 2
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 14 - 17
• Corners: 4 - 4
• Throw-Ins: 21 - 28
• Saves: 1 - 4
• Free Kicks: 16 - 14
• Offsides: 1 - 0
• Passes into Final Third: 89 - 51
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 62 - 23
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 19 - 16
• Tackles: 14 - 27
• Completed Tackles: 9 - 16
• Total Crosses: 14 - 10
• Successful Crosses: 3 - 4
• Interceptions: 4 - 8
• Clearances: 21 - 24

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Antonio Mauric and Anthony Kalik were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Over five meetings since May 2024, the teams have each had their moments. NK Istra 1961 have won once, while the other four matches ended in a draw. The last time these teams met was on April 23, 2025, in the HNL of Croatia, and NK Istra 1961 emerged victorious with a 0-1 scoreline. In total, Hajduk Split have managed four goals in these five meetings, compared to NK Istra 1961's five. Overall, NK Istra 1961 hold a stronger head-to-head record against Hajduk Split in recent meetings.

Recent Form

Hajduk Split are coming off a win in their last match against Zira, while NK Istra 1961 are coming off a win in their last match against Orijent 1919. Overall, Hajduk Split have won eleven of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing four, while NK Istra 1961 have won nine of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing six.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. This is the first match both for Hajduk Split and NK Istra 1961 in the HNL of Croatia this season.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Hajduk Split and NK Istra 1961 in real time. You can watch the goals by Yassine Benrahou, Smail Prevljak and Fran Karacic as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Hajduk Split - NK Istra 1961 are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.