Osijek vs NK Istra 1961 Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Osijek take on NK Istra 1961 in the HNL of Croatia on May 24. The game starts at 17:00 UTC.

As Osijek and NK Istra 1961 square off once more, the memory of Osijek's 2-1 win in their HNL match from a month ago still lingers. Osijek is on a solid streak, securing wins against Hajduk Split and Rijeka, looking to add another win to their streak as they face NK Istra 1961. Osijek have several key matches to navigate before facing NK Istra 1961 though, including Varazdin, Lokomotiva Zagreb and Slaven Koprivnica in HNL. Their performances across these fixtures could be a key factor in their preparations for NK Istra 1961.

NK Istra 1961 come into this encounter after splitting points with Slaven Koprivnica last Monday, marking their 3rd consecutive unbeaten match. They have a challenging set of fixtures leading up to the match against Osijek though, including Sibenik, Varazdin and Lokomotiva Zagreb in HNL, matches that could play a role in shaping their form and readiness for Osijek.

This HNL encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Osijek and NK Istra 1961 throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Osijek’s top finisher Arnel Jakupovic and Marko Soldo have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Simon Roe¾man’s management, remains effective. Osijek’s top scorer in HNL, Jakupovic, has nine goals this season, and is also the team’s top assist provider, with three key passes leading to goals so far this term. Adding further support are Petar Pusic, Hernani and Ramon Mierez, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, NK Istra 1961’s attacking options, under Gonzalo Garcia’s guidance, have been bolstered by Mateo Lisica, the team’s top scorer, and Beyatt Lekoueiry, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Lisica has emerged as NK Istra 1961’s leading scorer in HNL this season, netting five goals, and is also the team’s top assist provider, with five key passes leading to goals so far this term. NK Istra 1961 have also relied on Vinko Rozic, Stjepan Loncar and Giorgi Gagua to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Osijek - NK Istra 1961 in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.

In their last outing, Osijek lined up with Marko Malenica, Roko Jurisic, Styopa Mkrtchyan, Jon Mersinaj, Renan Guedes, Hrvoje Babec, Vedran Jugovic, Nail Omerovic, Marko Soldo, Hernani and Arnel Jakupovic.

NK Istra 1961's lineup in their latest match featured Lovro Majkic, Advan Kadusic, Dario Maresic, Ville Koski, Moris Valincic, Antonio Mauric, Josip Radosevic, Stjepan Loncar, Vinko Rozic, Giorgi Gagua and Mateo Lisica.

Stats

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Head-to-head

Since October 2023, the teams have clashed six times. Osijek have emerged victorious in one match, NK Istra 1961 in four, with the other one encounter ending in stalemate. The most recent match between them was on March 29, 2025, in the HNL of Croatia, where NK Istra 1961 secured a 2-1 victory. Across these six head-to-head matches, Osijek have scored eight goals, while NK Istra 1961 have netted ten. Overall, NK Istra 1961 hold a stronger head-to-head record against Osijek in recent meetings.

Osijek have played 32 matches in HNL, with ten wins, seven draws, and fifteen losses this season, scoring 39 goals, averaging 1.22 per match, while conceding 47, an average of 1.47 per match. NK Istra 1961 have played 32 matches in HNL, with ten wins, twelve draws, and ten losses this season, netting 35 goals (1.09 per match) and conceding 41 (1.28 per match).

Recent Form

Osijek are currently on a run of two straight wins, having won Hajduk Split and Rijeka in their last two matches, while NK Istra 1961 played their last match against Slaven Koprivnica, which ended in a draw. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Osijek have claimed five victories, suffered ten defeats, and drawn five times, while in their last twenty matches, NK Istra 1961 have recorded eight wins, five losses, and seven draws.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Osijek are currently 7th in the table with 37 points from 32 matches, while NK Istra 1961 are currently 6th in the table with 42 points from 32 matches.

Video Highlights

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