NK Istra 1961 vs NK Gorica Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

NK Istra 1961 take on NK Gorica in the HNL of Croatia on August 29, starting at 18:00 UTC.

In what promises to be a thrilling clash, the upcoming match sees NK Istra 1961 and NK Gorica are set to clash again, 5 months after the previous HNL encounter which NK Gorica won 3-2. NK Istra 1961 enter this match after two consecutive draws, having shared points with Vukovar and Lokomotiva Zagreb. They face a key test leading up to their match against NK Gorica though, as they take on Dinamo Zagreb in HNL. Their performance in this fixture could be a key factor in their preparations for NK Gorica. With goals conceded across six consecutive matches, they face a critical test to shore up their defensive performance.

In their last match, NK Gorica emerged victorious against Lokomotiva Zagreb, giving them confidence as they approach this game. However, their defense has shown cracks, with goals conceded across twelve consecutive matches. NK Gorica have a key fixture leading up to the match against NK Istra 1961 though, taking on Vukovar in HNL, a fixture that is likely to influence their form and fitness ahead of their clash with NK Istra 1961.

In this HNL showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for NK Istra 1961 and NK Gorica throughout the campaign. NK Istra 1961’s attacking options, under the tactical direction of Goran Tomic, have been bolstered by Salim Fago Lawal, the team’s top scorer, and Stjepan Loncar, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. NK Istra 1961’s top scorer in HNL, Lawal, has one goal this season, while also excelling as their primary creator, registering one assist in the competition so far. NK Istra 1961’s attacking depth is further showcased by Smail Prevljak and Saydou Bangura, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

Meanwhile, the attacking efforts of NK Gorica, under Mario Carevic’s guidance, have been driven by Filip Cuic, the team’s primary goal threat, and Jurica Prsir, both of whom have delivered in crucial moments. Cuic leads NK Gorica’s scoring charts in HNL this season with one goal, while Kavelj has been their leading creator in the competition with one assist. Supporting them are Iker Pozo, Ante Erceg and Zan Trontelj, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to NK Gorica’s attack.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for NK Istra 1961 - NK Gorica in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.

In their last outing, NK Istra 1961 lined up with Franko Kolic, Marcel Heister, Dario Maresic, Ville Koski, Filip Taraba, Israel Isaac Ayuma, Josip Radosevic, Stjepan Loncar, Salim Fago Lawal, Saydou Bangura and Vinko Rozic.

NK Gorica's lineup in their latest match featured Davor Matijas, Marijan Cabraja, Jakov Filipovic, Mateo Les, Zan Trontelj, Iker Pozo, Jurica Prsir, Ante Kavelj, Domagoj Pavicic, Luka Vrzic and Filip Cuic.

Stats

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Head-to-head

The teams have met six times since March 2024. NK Istra 1961 have won once, NK Gorica three times, with the remaining two ending as draws. The last time these teams met was on April 12, 2025, in the HNL of Croatia, and NK Gorica emerged victorious with a 3-2 scoreline. In total, NK Istra 1961 have managed four goals in these six meetings, compared to NK Gorica's seven. Overall, NK Gorica hold a stronger head-to-head record against NK Istra 1961 in recent meetings.

NK Istra 1961 have won zero of their three matches in HNL this season, with two draws and one defeat, netting four goals (1.33 per match) and conceding five (1.67 per match). NK Gorica have won one of their three matches in HNL this season, with one draw and one defeat, scoring four goals, averaging 1.33 per match, while conceding four, an average of 1.33 per match.

Recent Form

NK Istra 1961 are on a two-game drawing streak, with level games against Vukovar and Lokomotiva Zagreb in their last two matches, while NK Gorica are coming off a win in their last match against Lokomotiva Zagreb. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, NK Istra 1961 have claimed seven victories, suffered five defeats, and drawn eight times, while over their most recent nineteen games, NK Gorica have claimed six victories, suffered eight defeats, and drawn five times.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. NK Istra 1961 sit 7th with two points from three matches, while NK Gorica are currently 3rd in the table with four points from three matches.

Video Highlights

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