NK Istra 1961 vs Sibenik Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

NK Istra 1961 go head-to-head with Sibenik in the HNL of Croatia on May 16. The match is set to start at 16:00 UTC.

As NK Istra 1961 and Sibenik are set to clash again, the memory of NK Istra 1961's 1-0 win in their HNL face-off from 2 months ago still lingers. NK Istra 1961 prepare for their next challenge following a draw with Slaven Koprivnica last Monday in the the HNL, marking their 3rd consecutive unbeaten match. Before facing Sibenik, they will face Varazdin and Lokomotiva Zagreb in HNL Their performances across these fixtures could leave a significant mark on their readiness to face Sibenik.

Sibenik approach this game after a draw with NK Gorica last Monday, stretching their unbeaten streak to two matches. They have several key matches to navigate before facing NK Istra 1961 though, including Rijeka and Varazdin in HNL, matches that could play a role in shaping their form and readiness for NK Istra 1961. They've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, having conceded goals in each of their last ten away matches.

In this HNL showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for NK Istra 1961 and Sibenik throughout the campaign. NK Istra 1961’s top finisher Mateo Lisica and Beyatt Lekoueiry have played important roles in ensuring their attack, shaped by Gonzalo Garcia’s vision, remains effective. In HNL, Lisica has been NK Istra 1961’s standout scorer with five goals, and has also shown his creativity, leading the team with five assists this campaign. Supporting them are Vinko Rozic, Stjepan Loncar and Giorgi Gagua, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to NK Istra 1961’s attack.

Meanwhile, Sibenik’s offensive unit, under the tactical direction of Rajko Vidovic, has leaned on Ivan Santini, their main scorer, and Ivan Laca, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. Sibenik’s top scorer in HNL, Santini, has six goals this season, while Laca has been their leading creator in the competition with two assists. Adding further support are Sime Grzan, Ivan Bozic and Lovre Kulusic, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

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Line-Ups

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In their last outing, NK Istra 1961 lined up with Lovro Majkic, Advan Kadusic, Dario Maresic, Ville Koski, Moris Valincic, Antonio Mauric, Josip Radosevic, Stjepan Loncar, Vinko Rozic, Giorgi Gagua and Mateo Lisica.

Sibenik's lineup in their latest match featured Ivan Filipovic, Leonard Zuta, Morrison Agyemang, Lovro Cvek, Elvir Durakovic, Iker Pozo, Ante Kavelj, Sime Grzan, Ivan Laca, Ivan Santini and Lovre Kulusic.

Stats

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Head-to-head

The teams have met six times since October 2022. Both NK Istra 1961 and Sibenik have managed one victory, with the remaining four ending as draws. The most recent match between them was on March 15, 2025, in the HNL of Croatia, where Sibenik secured a 1-0 victory. NK Istra 1961 have scored six goals across these six encounters, while Sibenik have scored four. So, overall, NK Istra 1961 and Sibenik have shared a nearly identical head-to-head record in their recent history.

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). In HNL, Sibenik have played 32 matches, winning seven, drawing eight and losing seventeen, scoring 27 goals, averaging 0.84 per match, while conceding 54, an average of 1.69 per match.

Recent Form

NK Istra 1961 played their last match against Slaven Koprivnica, which ended in a draw, while Sibenik's most recent outing ended in a draw against NK Gorica. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, NK Istra 1961 have claimed eight victories, suffered five defeats, and drawn seven times, while in their last twenty matches, Sibenik have recorded five wins, ten losses, and five draws.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. NK Istra 1961 are currently 6th in the table with 42 points from 32 matches, while Sibenik are 10th with 29 points from their 32 games.

Video Highlights

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