Hajduk Split vs NK Istra 1961 Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Hajduk Split were up against NK Istra 1961 in the HNL of Croatia on April 23. The game ended 0-1 in NK Istra 1961's favor.

Vinko Rozic scored the only goal of the game on the 35th minute of the match, putting NK Istra 1961 ahead and ultimately sealing the victory.

All eyes turn to the pitch as the upcoming encounter sees Hajduk Split and NK Istra 1961 are set to clash again, 2 months after their previous HNL meeting which ended in a draw 1-1. Hajduk Split enter this match after two consecutive draws, having shared points with Varazdin and Lokomotiva Zagreb, having maintained an unbeaten streak stretching to four matches.

In their last match, NK Istra 1961 emerged victorious against Rijeka, giving them confidence as they approach this game. Despite this, their defense has shown cracks, conceding goals in their last three away matches in a row.

This HNL clash features attacking talents who have defined the campaigns of Hajduk Split and NK Istra 1961. Hajduk Split’s attacking options, crafted under Gennaro Gattuso’s leadership, have been bolstered by Marko Livaja, the team’s top scorer, and Ivan Rakitic, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Hajduk Split’s top scorer in HNL, Livaja, has sixteen goals this season, while also excelling as their primary creator, registering eight assists in the competition so far. Hajduk Split have also relied on Anthony Kalik, Bruno Durdov and Niko Sigur to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, the attacking efforts of NK Istra 1961, under Gonzalo Garcia’s guidance, have been driven by Mateo Lisica, the team’s primary goal threat, and Beyatt Lekoueiry, both of whom have delivered in crucial moments. Lisica has emerged as NK Istra 1961’s leading scorer in HNL this season, netting five goals, while also being their most creative player, providing five assists in the league so far. NK Istra 1961’s attacking depth is further showcased by Giorgi Gagua, Vinko Rozic and Salim Fago Lawal, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

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Live Streaming

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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 Ivan Lucic, Dario Melnjak, Dominik Prpic, Filip Uremovic, Simun Hrgovic who got substituted by Niko Sigur on the 79th minute, Ivan Rakitic, Rokas Pukstas who got substituted by Filip Krovinovic on the 54th minute, Michele Sego who got substituted by Bruno Durdov on the 54th minute, Marko Livaja, Roko Brajkovic who got substituted by Anthony Kalik on the 70th minute and Nazariy Rusyn who got substituted by Aleksandar Trajkovski on the 70th minute as starters, with Toni Silic, Josip Elez, Niko Djolonga, Marino Skelin, Branimir Mlacic, Marko Capan, Niko Sigur, Anthony Kalik, Aleksandar Trajkovski, Mihael Zaper, Filip Krovinovic and Bruno Durdov on the bench.

NK Istra 1961's starting eleven were Lovro Majkic, Advan Kadusic, Dario Maresic, Ville Koski, Moris Valincic, Antonio Mauric who got substituted by Slavko Blagojevic on the 90th minute, Josip Radosevic, Stjepan Loncar who got substituted by Ivan Calusic on the 90th minute, Vinko Rozic who got substituted by Marcel Heister on the 64th minute, Giorgi Gagua who got substituted by Kristian Fucak on the 84th minute and Mateo Lisica, with Franko Kolic, Jan Paus-Kunst, Marcel Heister, Luka Bogdan, Stephane Keller, Slavko Blagojevic, Ivan Calusic, Kristian Fucak, Logi Robertsson, Irfan Ramic, Danijel Djuric and Hamza Jaganjac on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 0.95 - 0.61
• Ball Possession: 50 - 50
• Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 1
• Total Attempts: 17 - 7
• Shots On Target: 5 - 3
• Blocked Shots: 2 - 2
• Shots in the Box: 12 - 6
• Shots from Outside the Box: 5 - 1
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 10 - 14
• Corners: 4 - 2
• Throw-Ins: 34 - 24
• Saves: 2 - 5
• Free Kicks: 14 - 10
• Offsides: 2 - 2
• Passes into Final Third: 166 - 66
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 106 - 38
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 31 - 14
• Tackles: 12 - 17
• Completed Tackles: 9 - 16
• Total Crosses: 28 - 11
• Successful Crosses: 7 - 2
• Interceptions: 4 - 12
• Clearances: 15 - 57

Referee showed the yellow card once throughout the game. Dominik Prpic was the one to receive it.

Head-to-head

Over five meetings since March 2024, the teams have each had their moments. Hajduk Split have won once, while the other four matches ended in a draw. Their latest meeting occurred on February 15, 2025, during the HNL of Croatia, finishing in a 1-1 draw. Hajduk Split have scored five goals across these five encounters, while NK Istra 1961 have scored four. Overall, Hajduk Split hold a stronger head-to-head record against NK Istra 1961 in recent meetings.

Hajduk Split have won fifteen of their 32 matches in HNL this season, with eleven draws and six defeats, scoring 44 goals at an average of 1.38 per match and conceding 29 at a rate of 0.91 per match. NK Istra 1961 have won ten of their 32 matches in HNL this season, with twelve draws and ten defeats, netting 35 goals (1.09 per match) and conceding 41 (1.28 per match).

Recent Form

Hajduk Split are on a two-game drawing streak, including level games against Varazdin and Lokomotiva Zagreb in their last two outings, while NK Istra 1961 are coming off a win in their last match against Rijeka. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Hajduk Split have claimed seven victories, suffered six defeats, and drawn seven times, while NK Istra 1961 have won eight of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing seven.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Hajduk Split are 2nd with 56 points from their 32 games, while NK Istra 1961 are currently 6th in the table with 42 points from 32 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 goal by 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 Hajduk Split - NK Istra 1961 are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.