Istra vs Šibenik Live Stream, Predictions (May 16)

📏 Form Guide

Istra 1961

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Istra enter this fixture following on from a 0-0 Prva Liga drawn game vs Varaždin.

In that game, Istra 1961 had 70% possession and 10 attempts on goal with 2 of them on target. At the other end, Varazdin got 12 shots on goal with 4 on target.

Under three goals per match were recorded in 5 of the past 6 meetings where Istra 1961 have been participants. In terms of the goal distribution in this period, opposition teams scored an aggregate of 4 and Istra 1961 totted up 6.

Looking at their past form shows that Istra 1961:

• have left without a victory over Šibenik in their last 3 league matches.
• are undefeated in their last 10 league matches at home. A very good run at home.
• haven’t won at home in the past 2 league games.

Šibenik

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Following on from a losing effort in their last game against Rijeka in Prva Liga action, Šibenik and their travelling fans will hope for a better result here.

In that match, Šibenik had 52% possession and 8 shots on goal with 3 of them on target. Rijeka had 8 shots at goal with 2 on target. Näis Djouahra (65') was the scorer for Rijeka.

It is worth noting that Šibenik have suffered from a lack of goals in their past six clashes, recording the disappointing return of only 3. In those fixtures, Šibenik have also seen the collective goal tally of their opponents equal 9. Previous results aside, time will tell if that trend might be sustained in this upcoming game.

A look at their previous results shows us that Šibenik:

• haven't beaten Istra 1961 in games played away from home for the previous 3 league games.
• are unbeaten in their last 2 away league matches.

👥 Head to head

Checking out their prior head to head duels dating back to 23/10/2022, there has been little to separate the clubs with Istra winning 1 of those games, Šibenik 1 and 4 being drawn after 90 minutes of play.

A sum of 10 goals were produced between them throughout the course of those matches, with 6 from Verudeži and 4 created by Šibenik. The average number of goals per game works out to 1.67.

The last league encounter between the two was Prva Liga match day 26 on 15/03/2025 when it finished Šibenik 1-0 Istra 1961.

In that match, Šibenik had 38% possession and 8 shots on goal with 2 of them on target. The scorer was Ante Kavelj (17').

At the other end, Istra 1961 had 8 attempts on goal with 1 on target.

The referee was Tihomir Pejin.

🧠 Prediction

We’re thinking that Istra 1961 certainly have the ability to create the chances to score more than once when they meet Šibenik, who will not find it easy getting goals.

We’re therefore anticipating a pretty comfortable 2-0 winning score for Istra 1961 at the end of this one.

📚 ⚽️ What are the best odds for this match?

Checking out the betting prices for the game in the full-time result market, staking on Istra 1961 can be had for 1.75, going for a drawn result is 3.5 and putting your money on a victory for Šibenik gets you 4.75. Those are the best returns on offer as of now.

Andre Moura, 11:01 16/05/2025