Istra vs Hajduk Split Live Stream, Predictions

📊 Form Guide

Istra 1961

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Istra prepare for this game after a 0-0 Prva Liga tied result vs Hajduk Split.

Fewer than three goals per game were recorded in 6 of the last 6 fixtures where Istra 1961 have been involved. In terms of the goal split in that period, opposing sides scored an aggregate of 4 while Istra 1961 got themselves 2. However, we must now wait to see if that pattern shall be replicated in this match or not.

Looking at their past form shows that Istra 1961:

• have not beaten Hajduk Split in their previous 8 league games.
• are undefeated in their previous 3 league matches at home.

Hajduk Split

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In as many as 5 of the previous 6 clashes involving Hajduk Split, three or more goals have gone in. The average number of goals per match within that time is 3.5, with the number of goals averaged by Hajduk Split working out to 2.17.

Looking at their past form shows that Hajduk Split:

• haven't been defeated by Istra 1961 in away games against them for the last 4 league games. A solid away record against them.
• haven't been defeated in their previous 5 league matches away from home.
• have not won away from home in their last 2 matches in the league.

👥 Head to head

A study of past results between these clubs stretching back to 12/09/2021 reveals that these fixtures have been disappointments for Istra. They’ve not managed to register any wins at all whereas Hajduk Split have maintained the edge over them, winning in 67 per cent of those matches played.

A combined sum of 20 goals were scored between the two sides throughout the course of those matches, with 5 from Verudeži and 15 created by Bili. That is an average goals per game value of 3.33.

The last league encounter featuring these clubs was Prva Liga match day 10 on 17/09/2022 when it ended Hajduk Split 2-2 Istra 1961.

On that occasion, Hajduk Split managed 61% possession and 14 attempts at goal with 6 of them on target. Their only player to score was Marko Livaja (47', 88').

Istra 1961 had 7 shots on goal with 2 on target. Ante Erceg (52') and Reda Boultam (64') scored.

The referee was Patrik Kolarić.

📋 Team News: Istra

Slavko Blagojevic (Cruciate Ligament Rupture) and Lovre Knezevic (Knee Problems) will not be taking part for Istra gaffer Gonzalo García.

📋 Team News: Hajduk Split

Hajduk Split boss Ivan Leko has to choose from a squad that has some fitness concerns. Ivan Calusic (Knee Injury) and Lovre Kalinic (Knee Injury) will miss out on this game.

💡 Prediction

Our feeling is that Istra 1961 would be disappointed if they were not to find the net against this Hajduk Split lineup, but a single goal isn’t likely to be enough to avoid defeat.

Therefore, we’re predicting a very close game with a 1-2 win for Hajduk Split by the conclusion of the game. Expecting it to be very competitive.

Our expert partners are tipping under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.

Renata Leite, 01:33 25/01/2023