Slaven Koprivnica vs NK Istra 1961 Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On September 12, Slaven Koprivnica were hosting NK Istra 1961 in the HNL of Croatia. The game ended 2-1 in Slaven Koprivnica's favor.

The game turned on the 21st minute when Advan Kadusic found the net, putting NK Istra 1961 ahead. Josip Mitrovic and Ilija Nestorovski added to the score, securing the 2-1 result.

All eyes turn to the pitch as the upcoming face-off sees Slaven Koprivnica and NK Istra 1961 meet again, 4 months after their previous HNL match which ended in a draw 1-1. Slaven Koprivnica come into this match fresh off a victory over Vukovar in HNL on August 30. However, their defense has shown cracks, with goals conceded across nine consecutive matches.

Following a win over NK Gorica, NK Istra 1961 head into this match looking to build on their success as well. Despite this, their backline has lacked consistency, having conceded goals in each of their last four away matches.

This HNL clash features attacking talents who have defined the campaigns of Slaven Koprivnica and NK Istra 1961. Slaven Koprivnica’s attacking options, carefully orchestrated by Mario Gregurina, have been bolstered by Adriano Jagusic and Josip Mitrovic, the team’s top scorer, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Mitrovic has emerged as Slaven Koprivnica’s leading scorer in HNL this season, netting two goals, with Jagusic topping their assist tally in the competition with three. Slaven Koprivnica have also relied on Ante Suto, Adrian Liber and Ivan Bozic to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, NK Istra 1961’s leading scorer Stjepan Loncar and Salim Fago Lawal have played significant roles in the team’s attack, with Goran Tomic at the helm, each providing decisive moments in their offensive play. In HNL, Loncar has been NK Istra 1961’s standout scorer with two goals, while also excelling as their primary creator, registering two assists in the competition so far. NK Istra 1961 have also relied on Smail Prevljak and Saydou Bangura to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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AI Prediction

Before kickoff, our AI predicts the outcome of Slaven Koprivnica vs NK Istra 1961, then monitors the contest and updates its forecast in real time as the minutes tick by. As for this match-up, the model’s pre-game forecast proved accurate, calling Slaven Koprivnica's win. The forecast, generated from pre-game data, showed a draw and Slaven Koprivnica’s victory were the forecast’s top scenarios at 38% each, while NK Istra 1961’s victory was at 24%.

Line-Ups

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

Slaven Koprivnica kicked off the game with Osman Hadzikic, Leonard Zuta, Dominik Kovacic, Tomislav Bozic, Josip Mitrovic who got substituted by Zvonimir Katalinic on the 84th minute, Mihail Caimacov who got substituted by Michael Agbekpornu on the 76th minute, Ivan Cubelic, Ante Suto who got substituted by Gabrijel Sivalec on the 84th minute, Igor Lepinjica who got substituted by Adrian Liber on the 58th minute, Adriano Jagusic and Ilija Nestorovski as starters, with Ivan Covic, Antun Markovic, Luka Curkovic, Zvonimir Katalinic, Vinko Medjimorec, Erik Ridjan, Mateo Barac, Adrian Liber, Michael Agbekpornu, Marko Ascic, Gabrijel Sivalec and Ernis Qestaj on the bench.

NK Istra 1961's starting eleven were Franko Kolic, Marcel Heister, Dario Maresic, Ville Koski, Jovan Ivanisevic who got substituted by Danijel Djuric on the 80th minute, Antonio Mauric, Josip Radosevic, Advan Kadusic, Stjepan Loncar, Emil Frederiksen who got substituted by Salim Fago Lawal on the 72nd minute and Smail Prevljak who got substituted by Saydou Bangura on the 72nd minute, with Jan Paus-Kunst, Petar Nemet, Mohamed Nasraoui, Filip Taraba, Dukan Ahmeti, Danijel Djuric, Marin Zgomba, Logi Robertsson, Salim Fago Lawal and Saydou Bangura on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 1.46 - 0.71
• Ball Possession: 49 - 51
• Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 1
• Total Attempts: 15 - 9
• Shots On Target: 5 - 3
• Blocked Shots: 2 - 2
• Shots in the Box: 10 - 5
• Shots from Outside the Box: 5 - 4
• Woodwork Hits: 2 - 1
• Fouls: 10 - 14
• Corners: 2 - 6
• Throw-Ins: 27 - 38
• Saves: 2 - 4
• Free Kicks: 14 - 10
• Offsides: 5 - 2
• Passes into Final Third: 103 - 91
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 53 - 47
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 18 - 23
• Tackles: 22 - 8
• Completed Tackles: 10 - 6
• Total Crosses: 15 - 22
• Successful Crosses: 3 - 4
• Interceptions: 10 - 7
• Clearances: 30 - 35

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Dario Maresic and Ilija Nestorovski were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since April 2024, the teams have clashed five times. Slaven Koprivnica have won once, NK Istra 1961 twice, while the remaining matches ended in draws. Their latest meeting occurred on April 28, 2025, during the HNL of Croatia, finishing in a 1-1 draw. Slaven Koprivnica have managed four goals in these five matches, while NK Istra 1961 have scored seven in total. As things stand, NK Istra 1961 have a superior head-to-head record against Slaven Koprivnica in their recent encounters.

Slaven Koprivnica have won three of their seven matches in HNL this season, with zero draws and four defeats, netting nine goals (1.29 per match) and conceding twelve (1.71 per match). In HNL, NK Istra 1961 have played seven matches, winning two, drawing two and losing three, netting eight goals (1.14 per match) and conceding eleven (1.57 per match).

Recent Form

Slaven Koprivnica are coming off a win in their last match against Vukovar, while NK Istra 1961's most recent outing ended in a win against NK Gorica. Overall, Slaven Koprivnica have won nine of their last twenty matches, losing nine and drawing two, while NK Istra 1961 have won seven of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing seven.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Slaven Koprivnica occupy 6th spot with nine points in seven matches, while NK Istra 1961 are currently 7th in the table with eight points from seven matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Slaven Koprivnica and NK Istra 1961 in real time. You can watch the goals by Advan Kadusic, Josip Mitrovic and Ilija Nestorovski 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 Slaven Koprivnica - NK Istra 1961 are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.