Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Istra 1961 Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Dinamo Zagreb faced NK Istra 1961 in the HNL of Croatia on August 23. The match concluded with Dinamo Zagreb defeating NK Istra 1961 3-0.

The game turned on the 5th minute when Dion Beljo found the net, putting Dinamo Zagreb in front. Goals from Gonzalo Villar and Sandro Kulenovic followed, bringing the match to a 3-0 conclusion.

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.

Dinamo Zagreb kicked off the game with Ivan Nevistic, Bruno Goda, Scott McKenna, Sergi Dominguez, Moris Valincic, Josip Misic, Dejan Ljubicic who got substituted by Gonzalo Villar on the 73rd minute, Gabriel Vidovic who got substituted by Arber Hoxha on the 66th minute, Luka Stojkovic who got substituted by Marko Soldo on the 84th minute, Mateo Lisica who got substituted by Monsef Bakrar on the 84th minute and Dion Beljo who got substituted by Sandro Kulenovic on the 73rd minute as starters, with Ivan Filipovic, Moreno Zivkovic, Matteo Vinlof, Leon Jakirovic, Kevin Theophile Catherine, Cardoso Varela, Gonzalo Villar, Robert Mudrazija, Marko Soldo, Arber Hoxha, Sandro Kulenovic and Monsef Bakrar on the bench.

NK Istra 1961's starting eleven were Franko Kolic, Marcel Heister who got substituted by Dominik Celija on the 76th minute, Dario Maresic, Ville Koski, Filip Taraba who got substituted by Advan Kadusic on the 76th minute, Antonio Mauric who got substituted by Emil Frederiksen on the 70th minute, Josip Radosevic, Stjepan Loncar, Vinko Rozic who got substituted by Logi Robertsson on the 85th minute, Saydou Bangura who got substituted by Alejandro Jay on the 46th minute and Salim Fago Lawal, with Jan Paus-Kunst, Petar Nemet, Mohamed Nasraoui, Alejandro Jay, Advan Kadusic, Jovan Ivanisevic, Logi Robertsson, Dominik Celija, Emil Frederiksen, Marin Zgomba, Danijel Djuric and Charles Adah Agada on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 3.11 - 0.08
• Ball Possession: 66 - 34
• Big Scoring Chances: 4 - 0
• Total Attempts: 23 - 4
• Shots On Target: 11 - 1
• Blocked Shots: 6 - 2
• Shots in the Box: 14 - 1
• Shots from Outside the Box: 9 - 3
• Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
• Fouls: 11 - 4
• Corners: 7 - 2
• Throw-Ins: 16 - 21
• Saves: 1 - 8
• Free Kicks: 4 - 11
• Offsides: 1 - 1
• Passes into Final Third: 192 - 59
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 157 - 33
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 33 - 6
• Tackles: 16 - 24
• Completed Tackles: 9 - 19
• Total Crosses: 22 - 6
• Successful Crosses: 5 - 1
• Interceptions: 12 - 16
• Clearances: 9 - 23

Referee showed the yellow card five times throughout the game. Dario Maresic, Josip Radosevic, Luka Stojkovic, Vinko Rozic and Sandro Kulenovic were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since April 2024, the teams have gone head-to-head five times. Dinamo Zagreb have won three 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 fourteen goals in these five 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 four of their five matches in HNL this season, with one draw and zero defeats, netting twelve goals (2.40 per match) and conceding two (0.40 per match). In HNL, NK Istra 1961 have played five matches, winning one, drawing two and losing two, scoring five goals, averaging 1.00 per match, while conceding eight, an average of 1.60 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 hold 1st place with thirteen points after five matches, while NK Istra 1961 are 8th with five points from their five games.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Dinamo Zagreb and NK Istra 1961 in real time. You can watch the goals by Dion Beljo, Gonzalo Villar and Sandro Kulenovic 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 Dinamo Zagreb - NK Istra 1961 are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.