Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Istra 1961 Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Dinamo Zagreb face NK Istra 1961 in the HNL of Croatia on August 23, with a 19:00 kickoff in UTC.

All eyes turn to the pitch as the upcoming match sees Dinamo Zagreb and NK Istra 1961 meet again, 5 months after their previous HNL encounter which NK Istra 1961 won 3-0. On a solid run, Dinamo Zagreb has claimed wins against Rijeka, Vukovar, Osijek and Kryvbas, stretching their unbeaten streak to fourteen matches. Recording three straight clean sheets , their defensive performance has been commendable.

NK Istra 1961 come into this fixture having played out a series of two draws against Vukovar and Lokomotiva Zagreb. Their backline has lacked consistency, having conceded goals in each of their last six matches.

This HNL match offers a platform for Dinamo Zagreb and NK Istra 1961’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Dinamo Zagreb’s attacking options, with Mario Kovacevic steering the side, have been bolstered by Sandro Kulenovic, the team’s top scorer, and Dion Beljo, both of whom have contributed crucial goals. Kulenovic has emerged as Dinamo Zagreb’s leading scorer in HNL this season, netting two goals, with Lisica topping their assist tally in the competition with two. Dinamo Zagreb’s offense has also been strengthened by Luka Stojkovic, Gabriel Vidovic and Moris Valincic, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, NK Istra 1961’s leading scorer Salim Fago Lawal and Stjepan Loncar have played significant roles in the team’s attack, carefully orchestrated by Goran Tomic, each providing decisive moments in their offensive play. In HNL, Lawal has been NK Istra 1961’s standout scorer with one goal, while also leading the team in assists, having set up one goal this campaign. Smail Prevljak and Saydou Bangura have supported the attack well, combining for important goals and assists throughout the campaign.

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Live Streaming

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Line-Ups

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

In their last outing, Dinamo Zagreb lined up with Ivan Nevistic, Bruno Goda, Scott McKenna, Sergi Dominguez, Moris Valincic, Josip Misic, Dejan Ljubicic, Gabriel Vidovic, Luka Stojkovic, Mateo Lisica and Dion Beljo.

NK Istra 1961's lineup in their latest match featured 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.

Stats

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Head-to-head

Since January 2024, the teams have gone head-to-head six times. Dinamo Zagreb have won four times, NK Istra 1961 once, while the other match ended in a draw. Their most recent clash took place on April 5, 2025, with NK Istra 1961 winning 3-0. In total, Dinamo Zagreb have managed fifteen goals in these six meetings, compared to NK Istra 1961's seven. Overall, Dinamo Zagreb hold a stronger head-to-head record against NK Istra 1961 in recent meetings.

Dinamo Zagreb have won three of their three matches in HNL this season, with zero draws and zero defeats, netting seven goals (2.33 per match) and conceding zero (0.00 per match). In HNL, NK Istra 1961 have played three matches, winning zero, drawing two and losing one, scoring four goals, averaging 1.33 per match, while conceding five, an average of 1.67 per match.

Recent Form

Dinamo Zagreb are on a four-game winning streak, with victories against Rijeka, Vukovar, Osijek and Kryvbas in their last four matches, while NK Istra 1961's recent form includes two consecutive draws, having drawn against Vukovar and Lokomotiva Zagreb in their last two matches. Overall, Dinamo Zagreb have won thirteen of their last twenty matches, losing two and drawing five, while in their last twenty matches, NK Istra 1961 have recorded seven wins, five losses, and eight draws.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Dinamo Zagreb are currently 1st in the table with nine points from three matches, while NK Istra 1961 sit 7th with two points from three matches.

Video Highlights

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