NK Istra 1961 vs NK Gorica Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On February 21, NK Istra 1961 are hosting NK Gorica in the HNL of Croatia, starting at 14:00 UTC.

3 months after their last match in HNL, the countdown begins for a clash that promises intensity as NK Istra 1961 and NK Gorica are set to clash again. In their last meeting, NK Gorica secured a 1-0 win. NK Istra 1961 head into this game after their recent draw with Lokomotiva Zagreb last Friday in the HNL, bringing their unbeaten streak to six. Before facing NK Gorica, they will face Dinamo Zagreb and Vukovar in HNL. Their performances across these fixtures could be a key factor in their preparations for NK Gorica. Having conceded goals in each of their last twelve matches, they face a chance to reset and refocus on defensive solidity.

In their last match, NK Gorica emerged victorious against Hajduk Split, giving them confidence as they approach this game. However, their defense has shown cracks, with goals conceded across three consecutive away matches. Before NK Istra 1961, NK Gorica’s schedule includes Vukovar and Lokomotiva Zagreb in HNL, games that could impact their momentum heading into the match against 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. Smail Prevljak and Emil Frederiksen have been pivotal for NK Istra 1961’s attack, guided by Oriol Riera, combining to deliver important goals and assists. NK Istra 1961’s top scorer in HNL, Prevljak, has nine goals this season, with Frederiksen contributing five assists to top their creative tally in the league. Supporting them are Salim Fago Lawal, Stjepan Loncar and Advan Kadusic, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to NK Istra 1961’s attack.

Meanwhile, the attacking efforts of NK Gorica, under Mario Carevic’s guidance, have been driven by Iker Pozo, the team’s primary goal threat, and Filip Cuic, both of whom have delivered in crucial moments. Pozo leads NK Gorica’s scoring charts in HNL this season with four goals, while also being their most creative player, providing three assists in the league so far. Jurica Prsir, Ante Kavelj and Zan Trontelj have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel 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, Dario Maresic, Raul Kumar, Mohamed Nasraoui, Marcel Heister, Stjepan Loncar, Josip Radosevic, Emil Frederiksen, Vinko Rozic, Dukan Ahmeti and Smail Prevljak.

NK Gorica's lineup in their latest match featured Davor Matijas, Marijan Cabraja, Jakov Filipovic, Stefan Peric, Zan Trontelj, Iker Pozo, Ante Kavelj, Luka Vrzic, Jurica Prsir, Ivan Fiolic and Filip Cuic.

Stats

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Head-to-head

Over six meetings since August 2024, the teams have each had their moments. NK Istra 1961 have two wins to their name, NK Gorica three, with the remaining one ending as draw. The most recent match between them was on November 23, 2025, in the HNL of Croatia, where NK Gorica secured a 1-0 victory. Over the course of these six head-to-head games, NK Istra 1961 have found the net five times, whereas NK Gorica have scored six. Overall, NK Gorica hold a stronger head-to-head record against NK Istra 1961 in recent meetings.

In HNL, NK Istra 1961 have played twenty matches, winning eight, drawing six and losing six, scoring 27 goals at an average of 1.35 per match and conceding 25 at a rate of 1.25 per match. NK Gorica have won six of their twenty matches in HNL this season, with four draws and ten defeats, scoring 23 goals, averaging 1.15 per match, while conceding 29, an average of 1.45 per match.

Recent Form

NK Istra 1961's most recent outing ended in a draw against Lokomotiva Zagreb, while NK Gorica are coming off a win in their last match against Hajduk Split. Overall, over their most recent nineteen games, NK Istra 1961 have claimed ten victories, suffered five defeats, and drawn four times, while over their most recent twenty games, NK Gorica have claimed nine victories, suffered eight defeats, and drawn three times.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. NK Istra 1961 are 3rd with 30 points from their twenty games, while NK Gorica sit 8th with 22 points from twenty matches.

Video Highlights

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