Hajduk Split vs NK Istra 1961 Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Hajduk Split went head-to-head with NK Istra 1961 in the HNL of Croatia on August 9. The game finished level, with Hajduk Split and NK Istra 1961 tied 2-2.

The game turned on the 15th minute when Rokas Pukstas found the net, putting Hajduk Split ahead. The scoreline was shaped by further goals from Emil Frederiksen, Marko Livaja and Dukan Ahmeti, setting the final scoreline at 2-2.

In what promises to be a thrilling clash, the upcoming encounter sees Hajduk Split and NK Istra 1961 meet again, 4 months after the previous HNL meeting which Hajduk Split won 1-3. Hajduk Split come into this match fresh off a victory over Zalgiris in Conference League 3rd qualifying round on August 6. However, their defense has shown cracks, having conceded goals in each of their last three matches.

NK Istra 1961, compared to their opponent's recent win, are entering this game after suffering a loss to Lokomotiva Zagreb in the HNL on August 1. Their backline has lacked consistency, with goals conceded across four consecutive matches.

In this HNL showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for Hajduk Split and NK Istra 1961 throughout the campaign. Hajduk Split’s attacking options, shaped by Gonzalo Garci­a’s vision, have been bolstered by Rokas Pukstas and Michele Sego, the team’s top scorer, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Pukstas has emerged as Hajduk Split’s leading scorer in HNL this season, netting one goal, and continues to shine as their top assist provider, with one goal-creating pass this term. Hajduk Split’s attacking depth is further showcased by Roko Brajkovic, Dalisson De Almeida and Adrion Pajaziti, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

Meanwhile, NK Istra 1961’s leading scorer Emil Frederiksen and Ivan Saranic have played significant roles in the team’s attack, with Javier Cabello at the helm, each providing decisive moments in their offensive play. Frederiksen leads NK Istra 1961’s scoring charts in HNL this season with two goals, with Saranic leading their creative tally in the league with two assists. Adding further support are Nik Skafar Zuzic and Hamza Jaganjac, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

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Live Streaming

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AI Prediction

Our AI model provides a pre-game prediction for the Hajduk Split–NK Istra 1961 match; once underway, the AI tracks every minute and refreshes its forecast accordingly. The forecast, generated from pre-game data, showed Hajduk Split’s victory leads the probabilities with 61%, while a draw was at 27% and NK Istra 1961’s victory was at 12%.

Line-Ups

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

Hajduk Split kicked off the game with Toni Silic, Simun Hrgovic, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Dario Maresic, Luka Hodak who got substituted by Dalisson De Almeida on the 56th minute, Niko Sigur who got substituted by Mathieu Acapandie on the 80th minute, Adrion Pajaziti, Rokas Pukstas, Marin Soticek who got substituted by Dario Melnjak on the 87th minute, Michele Sego who got substituted by Marko Livaja on the 56th minute and Abdoulie Sanyang who got substituted by Andjelo Sutalo on the 56th minute as starters, with Davyd Fesyuk, Dante Stipica, Dario Melnjak, Mathieu Acapandie, Ron Raci, Roko Gabric, Adam Guram, Andjelo Sutalo, Alberto Del Moral, Dalisson De Almeida, Etnik Brruti and Marko Livaja on the bench.

NK Istra 1961's starting eleven were Franko Kolic, Niko Sepic, Samuli Miettinen, Mohamed Nasraoui, Rene Hrvatin who got substituted by Advan Kadusic on the 80th minute, Gustavo Albarracin who got substituted by Matija Kablar on the 80th minute, Daouda Doumbia who got substituted by Antonio Mauric on the 56th minute, Nik Skafar Zuzic who got substituted by Vinko Rozic on the 67th minute, Ivan Saranic who got substituted by Dukan Ahmeti on the 67th minute, Emil Frederiksen and Hamza Jaganjac, with Jan Paus-Kunst, Advan Kadusic, Filip Taraba, Raul Kumar, Antonio Mauric, Vinko Rozic, Matija Kablar, Dukan Ahmeti, Dominik Celija, Saydou Bangura, Mutari Momoh and Stipe Ukich on the bench.

Stats

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

• Expected Goals: 1.59 - 0.86
• Ball Possession: 61 - 39
• Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 2
• Total Attempts: 17 - 7
• Shots On Target: 8 - 2
• Blocked Shots: 2 - 1
• Shots in the Box: 11 - 5
• Shots from Outside the Box: 6 - 2
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 1
• Fouls: 15 - 17
• Corners: 6 - 5
• Saves: 0 - 6
• Free Kicks: 17 - 15
• Offsides: 1 - 2
• Passes into Final Third: 190 - 74
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 146 - 51
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 34 - 16
• Tackles: 23 - 17
• Completed Tackles: 14 - 11
• Total Crosses: 11 - 12
• Successful Crosses: 6 - 2
• Interceptions: 2 - 8
• Clearances: 17 - 23

Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. Daouda Doumbia, Marin Soticek, Samuli Miettinen and Andjelo Sutalo were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

The teams have met five times since April 2025. Hajduk Split have won three times while NK Istra 1961 have won twice. The last time these teams met was on April 7, 2026, in the HNL of Croatia, and Hajduk Split emerged victorious with a 1-3 scoreline. Hajduk Split have scored nine goals across these five encounters, while NK Istra 1961 have scored five. As things stand, Hajduk Split have a superior head-to-head record against NK Istra 1961 in their recent encounters.

Hajduk Split have won zero of their two matches in HNL this season, with one draw and one defeat, scoring three goals at an average of 1.50 per match and conceding four at a rate of 2.00 per match. In HNL, NK Istra 1961 have played three matches, winning one, drawing one and losing one, scoring seven goals, averaging 2.33 per match, while conceding five, an average of 1.67 per match.

Recent Form

Hajduk Split are coming off a win in their last match against Zalgiris, while NK Istra 1961's most recent outing ended in a loss against Lokomotiva Zagreb. Overall, Hajduk Split have won eleven of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing three, while in their last twenty matches, NK Istra 1961 have recorded six wins, twelve losses, and two draws.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Hajduk Split are 7th with one point from their two games, while NK Istra 1961 sit 5th with four points from three matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Hajduk Split and NK Istra 1961 in real time. You can watch the goals by Rokas Pukstas, Emil Frederiksen, Marko Livaja and Dukan Ahmeti 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 Hajduk Split - NK Istra 1961 are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.