NK Istra 1961 vs Slaven Koprivnica Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

NK Istra 1961 squared off with Slaven Koprivnica in the HNL of Croatia action on August 15. The match concluded with NK Istra 1961 defeating Slaven Koprivnica 3-0.

The scoreline opened on the 16th minute when Nik Skafar Zuzic converted the chance, putting NK Istra 1961 in front. Hamza Jaganjac found the net next, bringing the match to a 3-0 conclusion.

All eyes turn to the pitch as the upcoming match sees NK Istra 1961 and Slaven Koprivnica renew their battle, 3 months after their previous HNL encounter which NK Istra 1961 won 3-1. NK Istra 1961 come into the match following a draw against Hajduk Split on August 9 in the HNL. To convert draws into stronger outcomes, strengthening their backline will be key, especially since they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last five matches.

Slaven Koprivnica are on a troubling run, heading into this match following two back-to-back defeats to Varazdin and Dinamo Zagreb. Their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last ten away matches.

This HNL match offers a platform for NK Istra 1961 and Slaven Koprivnica’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. NK Istra 1961’s attacking options, under Javier Cabello’s guidance, have been bolstered by Emil Frederiksen, the team’s top scorer, and Ivan Saranic, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Frederiksen has already scored three goals in HNL this season, with Saranic leading their creative tally in the league with two assists. NK Istra 1961’s offense has also been strengthened by Dukan Ahmeti, Nik Skafar Zuzic and Hamza Jaganjac, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Slaven Koprivnica’s top finisher Ilija Nestorovski and Marko Dabro have played important roles in ensuring their attack, crafted under Mario Gregurina’s leadership, remains effective. Nestorovski leads Slaven Koprivnica’s scoring charts in HNL this season with one goal, while Dabro has been their leading creator in the competition with one assist. Karlo Isasegi and David Bosak have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.

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Live Streaming

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AI Prediction

The AI gives an initial outlook on NK Istra 1961 vs Slaven Koprivnica before the match, then keeps watching the game to update its outlook minute by minute. In this case, the pre-match projection was spot on - it pointed to NK Istra 1961's win. Based on numbers run before the whistle, AI forecasted that NK Istra 1961’s victory had the highest chance, at 36%, while a draw was at 31% and Slaven Koprivnica’s victory was at 33%.

Line-Ups

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

NK Istra 1961 kicked off the game with Franko Kolic, Niko Sepic, Raul Kumar, Mohamed Nasraoui, Rene Hrvatin who got substituted by Advan Kadusic on the 76th minute, Antonio Mauric who got substituted by Gustavo Albarracin on the 46th minute, Daouda Doumbia, Nik Skafar Zuzic who got substituted by Dukan Ahmeti on the 61st minute, Ivan Saranic who got substituted by Vinko Rozic on the 61st minute, Emil Frederiksen and Hamza Jaganjac who got substituted by Stipe Ukich on the 85th minute as starters, with Jan Paus-Kunst, Advan Kadusic, Filip Taraba, Matija Kablar, Vinko Rozic, Silvio Gorican, Dukan Ahmeti, Dominik Celija, Gustavo Albarracin, Stipe Ukich and Toni Brajkovic on the bench.

Slaven Koprivnica's starting eleven were Karlo Sentic, Ivan Cvetko, Dominik Kovacic who got substituted by Karlo Isasegi on the 85th minute, Filip Kutlesa, Josip Mitrovic, Ljuban Crepulja who got substituted by Arnor Gauti Jonsson on the 64th minute, David Bosak who got substituted by Leon Bosnjak on the 76th minute, Filip Kruselj, Lovro Banovec who got substituted by Adetunji Rasaq Adeshina on the 63rd minute, Ilija Nestorovski who got substituted by Alen Grgic on the 64th minute and Marko Dabro, with Ivan Covic, Ante Bilobrk, Karlo Isasegi, Marko Petrovic, Alen Grgic, Leon Geci, Joseph Essomba, Leon Bosnjak, Adetunji Rasaq Adeshina, Arnor Gauti Jonsson and Vito Papac on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 3 - 0.27
• Ball Possession: 63 - 37
• Big Scoring Chances: 3 - 0
• Total Attempts: 21 - 7
• Shots On Target: 7 - 4
• Blocked Shots: 6 - 1
• Shots in the Box: 13 - 4
• Shots from Outside the Box: 8 - 3
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 7 - 15
• Corners: 5 - 3
• Saves: 4 - 3
• Free Kicks: 15 - 7
• Offsides: 4 - 0
• Passes into Final Third: 192 - 74
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 148 - 42
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 48 - 13
• Tackles: 13 - 14
• Completed Tackles: 9 - 12
• Total Crosses: 20 - 11
• Successful Crosses: 3 - 2
• Interceptions: 10 - 7
• Clearances: 28 - 27

Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. Antonio Mauric, Adetunji Rasaq Adeshina, Marko Dabro and Stipe Ukich were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since April 2025, the teams have clashed five times. NK Istra 1961 have won once, Slaven Koprivnica twice, and two games ended in draws. Their most recent clash took place on May 4, 2026, with NK Istra 1961 winning 3-1. In total, NK Istra 1961 have managed six goals in these five meetings, compared to Slaven Koprivnica's six. So far, Slaven Koprivnica have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against NK Istra 1961.

NK Istra 1961 have won one of their three matches in HNL this season, with one draw and one defeat, netting seven goals (2.33 per match) and conceding five (1.67 per match). Slaven Koprivnica have played three matches in HNL, with zero wins, zero draws, and three losses this season, scoring one goal, averaging 0.33 per match, while conceding nine, an average of 3.00 per match.

Recent Form

NK Istra 1961 are coming off a draw in their last match against Hajduk Split, while Slaven Koprivnica are currently on a run of two straight losses, having lost to Varazdin and Dinamo Zagreb in their last two matches. Overall, NK Istra 1961 have won five of their last twenty matches, losing twelve and drawing three, while over their most recent twenty games, Slaven Koprivnica have claimed three victories, suffered fourteen defeats, and drawn three times.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. NK Istra 1961 sit 5th with four points from three matches, while Slaven Koprivnica are currently 9th in the table with zero points from three matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between NK Istra 1961 and Slaven Koprivnica in real time. You can watch the goals by Nik Skafar Zuzic and Hamza Jaganjac 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 - Slaven Koprivnica are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.