NK Istra 1961 vs Slaven Koprivnica Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On May 4, NK Istra 1961 were hosting Slaven Koprivnica in the HNL of Croatia. At full-time, NK Istra 1961 sealed a 3-1 victory over Slaven Koprivnica.

Smail Prevljak scored the first goal of the game on the 6th minute of the match, giving NK Istra 1961 the lead. Marko Dabro and Vinko Rozic then scored as Prevljak bagged one more, bringing the match to a 3-1 conclusion.

A sense of anticipation builds as the upcoming match sees NK Istra 1961 and Slaven Koprivnica meet again, 2 months after their previous HNL encounter which Slaven Koprivnica won 1-0. With losses to NK Gorica, Dinamo Zagreb, Vukovar, Lokomotiva Zagreb and Hajduk Split, NK Istra 1961's form has dipped ahead of this clash. Tightening up at the back might be their best chance to shift momentum, especially given the fact they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, with goals conceded across nine consecutive home matches.

Slaven Koprivnica approach this clash having drawn with Vukovar on April 25. Their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last eight away matches.

NK Istra 1961 and Slaven Koprivnica meet in HNL with their goal-scorers and playmakers ready to take on pivotal roles. NK Istra 1961’s offensive unit, guided by Kresimir Rezic, has leaned on Smail Prevljak, their main scorer, and Emil Frederiksen, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. Prevljak has already scored eleven goals in HNL this season, as Frederiksen continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with six assists. Stjepan Loncar, Salim Fago Lawal and Advan Kadusic have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.

Meanwhile, Slaven Koprivnica’s attacking options, crafted under Mario Gregurina’s leadership, have been bolstered by Adriano Jagusic and Josip Mitrovic, the team’s top scorer, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Mitrovic leads Slaven Koprivnica’s scoring charts in HNL this season with eight goals, while Suto has been their leading creator in the competition with five assists. Ilija Nestorovski, Ljuban Crepulja and Marko Dabro have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Slaven Koprivnica’s attack.

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Live Streaming

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AI Prediction

Our own AI model makes a pre-game prediction for NK Istra 1961–Slaven Koprivnica, and as the game progresses, it refines those predictions continuously based on live developments. AI projections, calculated before kick-off, indicated Slaven Koprivnica’s victory had the highest chance, at 39%, while a draw was at 28% and NK Istra 1961’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, Samuli Miettinen, Raul Kumar, Filip Taraba, Marcel Heister who got substituted by Niko Sepic on the 76th minute, Stjepan Loncar who got substituted by Leo Stulac on the 87th minute, Josip Radosevic, Rene Hrvatin who got substituted by Advan Kadusic on the 66th minute, Vinko Rozic who got substituted by Antonio Mauric on the 76th minute, Emil Frederiksen who got substituted by Dukan Ahmeti on the 67th minute and Smail Prevljak as starters, with Jan Paus-Kunst, Niko Sepic, Advan Kadusic, Gustavo Albarracin, Israel Isaac Ayuma, Silvio Gorican, Antonio Mauric, Leo Stulac, Dukan Ahmeti, Mutari Momoh, Charles Adah Agada and Allen Obando on the bench.

Slaven Koprivnica's starting eleven were Osman Hadzikic, Marko Petrovic who got substituted by Gabrijel Sivalec on the 67th minute, Vinko Medjimorec, Zvonimir Katalinic, Alen Grgic who got substituted by Marko Leskovic on the 57th minute, Leon Bosnjak, Ljuban Crepulja, Filip Kruselj, Igor Lepinjica who got substituted by Ernis Qestaj on the 75th minute, Ivan Cubelic and Marko Dabro who got substituted by Marko Ascic on the 75th minute, with Teo Kolar, Luka Curkovic, Filip Kutlesa, Marko Leskovic, Gabrijel Sivalec, Marko Ascic, Ernis Qestaj and Andro Sokac on the bench.

Stats

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

• Expected Goals: 1.16 - 1.75
• Ball Possession: 48 - 52
• Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 2
• Total Attempts: 11 - 24
• Shots On Target: 4 - 5
• Blocked Shots: 3 - 4
• Shots in the Box: 7 - 14
• Shots from Outside the Box: 4 - 10
• Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
• Fouls: 9 - 8
• Corners: 6 - 12
• Throw-Ins: 20 - 20
• Saves: 4 - 1
• Free Kicks: 8 - 9
• Offsides: 2 - 6
• Passes into Final Third: 102 - 140
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 71 - 93
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 27 - 28
• Tackles: 10 - 14
• Completed Tackles: 5 - 6
• Total Crosses: 22 - 26
• Successful Crosses: 4 - 6
• Interceptions: 11 - 8
• Clearances: 41 - 22

Head-to-head

Over five meetings since February 2025, the teams have each had their moments. Slaven Koprivnica have won twice, while the other three matches ended in a draw. Their latest meeting occurred on February 27, 2026, during the HNL of Croatia, with Slaven Koprivnica winning 1-0. In total, NK Istra 1961 have managed three goals in these five meetings, compared to Slaven Koprivnica's five. So far, Slaven Koprivnica have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against NK Istra 1961.

This season in HNL, NK Istra 1961 have recorded twelve wins, six draws, and sixteen losses in 34 matches, netting 39 goals (1.15 per match) and conceding 48 (1.41 per match). Slaven Koprivnica have won ten of their 34 matches in HNL this season, with eleven draws and thirteen defeats, scoring 45 goals at an average of 1.32 per match and conceding 55 at a rate of 1.62 per match.

Recent Form

NK Istra 1961 are in the middle of a five-match losing streak, with defeats against NK Gorica, Dinamo Zagreb, Vukovar, Lokomotiva Zagreb and Hajduk Split in their last five matches, while Slaven Koprivnica are coming off a draw in their last match against Vukovar. Overall, NK Istra 1961 have won six of their last nineteen matches, losing eleven and drawing two, while over their most recent twenty games, Slaven Koprivnica have claimed three victories, suffered eight defeats, and drawn nine times.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. NK Istra 1961 hold 5th place with 42 points after 34 matches, while Slaven Koprivnica sit 7th with 41 points from 34 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 Smail Prevljak, Marko Dabro and Vinko Rozic 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.