NK Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

NK Istra 1961 faced Dinamo Zagreb in the HNL of Croatia on November 9. NK Istra 1961 came out on top, securing a 2-1 win.

The decisive moment occurred on the 10th minute when Salim Fago Lawal found the net, tipping the balance in NK Istra 1961's favor. This was followed by a goal from Monsef Bakrar as Lawal bagged one more, bringing the match to a 2-1 conclusion.

As NK Istra 1961 and Dinamo Zagreb meet again, the memory of NK Istra 1961's 3-0 win in their HNL encounter from 4 months ago still lingers. After a setback against Kurilovec on November 5, NK Istra 1961 are eager to get back on track in this match. Focusing on defensive improvements could pave the way for better results, as their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last four matches.

Dinamo Zagreb are heading into this match following a defeat to Celta Vigo in the Europa League League Stage on November 6. Their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last nine matches.

This HNL encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for NK Istra 1961 and Dinamo Zagreb throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. NK Istra 1961’s top finisher Stjepan Loncar and Smail Prevljak have played important roles in ensuring their attack, carefully orchestrated by Oriol Riera, remains effective. Loncar has already scored three goals in HNL this season, and continues to shine as their top assist provider, with four goal-creating passes this term. Adding further support are Salim Fago Lawal, Advan Kadusic and Saydou Bangura, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Dinamo Zagreb’s leading scorer Sandro Kulenovic and Dion Beljo have played significant roles in the team’s attack, crafted under Mario Kovacevic’s leadership, each providing decisive moments in their offensive play. Kulenovic leads Dinamo Zagreb’s scoring charts in HNL this season with six goals, while Lisica has been their leading creator in the competition with four assists. Supporting them are Arber Hoxha, Monsef Bakrar and Dejan Ljubicic, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Dinamo Zagreb’s attack.

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Live Streaming

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AI Prediction

Our AI kicks off with a pre-match prediction for NK Istra 1961–Dinamo Zagreb, and then continues to track the action live, updating its forecast every minute as the game unfolds. The forecast, generated from pre-game data, showed Dinamo Zagreb’s victory had the highest chance, at 55%, while a draw was at 24% and NK Istra 1961’s victory was at 21%.

Line-Ups

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

NK Istra 1961 kicked off the game with Franko Kolic, Dario Maresic, Ville Koski, Mohamed Nasraoui who got substituted by Israel Isaac Ayuma on the 65th minute, Advan Kadusic who got substituted by Marcel Heister on the 61st minute, Antonio Mauric, Josip Radosevic, Alejandro Jay who got substituted by Filip Taraba on the 61st minute, Emil Frederiksen who got substituted by Jovan Ivanisevic on the 84th minute, Stjepan Loncar and Salim Fago Lawal who got substituted by Charles Adah Agada on the 84th minute as starters, with Jan Paus-Kunst, Jovan Ivanisevic, Filip Taraba, Marcel Heister, Danijel Djuric, Dominik Celija, Marin Zgomba, Logi Hrafn Robertsson, Israel Isaac Ayuma, Smail Prevljak, Saydou Bangura and Charles Adah Agada on the bench.

Dinamo Zagreb's starting eleven were Ivan Nevistic, Matteo Perez Vinlof who got substituted by Robert Mudrazija on the 83rd minute, Scott McKenna, Sergi Dominguez, Mateo Lisica, Miha Zajc who got substituted by Gabriel Vidovic on the 74th minute, Ismael Bennacer who got substituted by Dejan Ljubicic on the 46th minute, Luka Stojkovic, Arber Hoxha who got substituted by Sandro Kulenovic on the 74th minute, Dion Beljo who got substituted by Cardoso Varela on the 59th minute and Monsef Bakrar, with Ivan Filipovic, Bruno Goda, Niko Galesic, No Mikic, Robert Mudrazija, Gabriel Vidovic, Cardoso Varela, Fran Topic, Gonzalo Villar, Marko Soldo, Dejan Ljubicic and Sandro Kulenovic on the bench.

Stats

Explore stats from NK Istra 1961 vs Dinamo Zagreb on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Expected Goals: 1.78 - 2.57
• Ball Possession: 35 - 65
• Big Scoring Chances: 3 - 1
• Total Attempts: 6 - 31
• Shots On Target: 4 - 6
• Blocked Shots: 1 - 13
• Shots in the Box: 5 - 18
• Shots from Outside the Box: 1 - 13
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 1
• Fouls: 12 - 9
• Corners: 2 - 21
• Throw-Ins: 12 - 20
• Saves: 5 - 2
• Free Kicks: 9 - 12
• Offsides: 0 - 0
• Passes into Final Third: 62 - 215
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 32 - 171
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 9 - 48
• Tackles: 26 - 11
• Completed Tackles: 16 - 5
• Total Crosses: 9 - 51
• Successful Crosses: 3 - 14
• Interceptions: 10 - 7
• Clearances: 39 - 11

Referee showed the yellow card nine times throughout the game. Advan Kadusic, Alejandro Jay, Scott McKenna, Antonio Mauric, Miha Zajc, Franko Kolic, Stjepan Loncar, Dejan Ljubicic and Marcel Heister were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

The teams have met five times since August 2024. NK Istra 1961 have emerged victorious in one match, Dinamo Zagreb in three, while the other match ended in a draw. The most recent match between them was on August 23, 2025, in the HNL of Croatia, where Dinamo Zagreb secured a 3-0 victory. In total, NK Istra 1961 have managed six goals in these five meetings, compared to Dinamo Zagreb's thirteen. So far, Dinamo Zagreb have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against NK Istra 1961.

NK Istra 1961 have played sixteen matches in HNL, with six wins, five draws, and five losses this season, netting twenty goals (1.25 per match) and conceding twenty (1.25 per match). In HNL, Dinamo Zagreb have played seventeen matches, winning eleven, drawing two and losing four, netting 36 goals (2.12 per match) and conceding sixteen (0.94 per match).

Recent Form

NK Istra 1961 played their last match against Kurilovec, which ended in a loss, while Dinamo Zagreb's most recent outing ended in a loss against Celta Vigo. Overall, NK Istra 1961 have won eight of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing six, while Dinamo Zagreb have won twelve of their last twenty matches, losing four and drawing four.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. NK Istra 1961 are currently 4th in the table with 23 points from sixteen matches, while Dinamo Zagreb occupy 1st spot with 35 points in seventeen matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between NK Istra 1961 and Dinamo Zagreb in real time. You can watch the goals by Salim Fago Lawal and Monsef Bakrar 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 NK Istra 1961 - Dinamo Zagreb are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.