Istra 1961 (Home)
- Istra have won 5, drawn 4 and lost 4 of their 13 home matches this season, scoring 14 goals in those games.
- NK Istra 1961 have won their last 2 games in the HNL 2025/2026, recording a vital 2-0 win away to Rijeka on their penultimate outing and then following that with a 2-1 win at home against fellow European aspirants NK Varazdin, in their last game.
- Oriol Riera has brought an attacking style of soccer to NK Istra 1961, following his appointment in September 2025, where they have been playing a high-octane game of pressing high up the field and trying to catch opponents off guard in transition.
Hajduk Split (Away)
- Hajduk Split are currently 2nd in the HNL 2025/2026 standings with 53 points from 27 games, whilst Istra 1961 are 5th with 36 points from 27.
- Hajduk Split have won 7, drawn 3 and lost 3 of their 13 away matches in the HNL 2025/2026, averaging 1.69 goals per game away from home.
- HNK Hajduk Split have also been in fine form of late, following up a 6-0 away demolition of Vukovar 1991 with a 2-1 home victory against NK Lokomotiva Zagreb.
- Michele Sego leads the line for Hajduk with 11 goals in 25 HNL 2025/2026 games.
Head-to-Head
Istra have failed to win their last 2 home games against Hajduk Split , so there should be some psychology to be gained from the visitors on this ground.
Key Players
- Smail Prevljak is their greatest threat in front of goal, scoring 11 goals in 24 appearances in the HNL 2025/2026.
- Michele Sego leads the line for Hajduk with 11 goals in 25 HNL 2025/2026 games.
- Oriol Riera’s tactical approach has made Istra a direct and fast-paced side.
Betting Insights
- I think Hajduk Split are the value bet to win on Tuesday, as they should be able to control the pace of the game and limit Istra’s chances.
- Both teams to score - No looks a strong bet too, as I’m not sure Istra will be able to breach Hajduk Split’s organized back line.
- Hajduk Split to victory at 1.72 is my main selection, while Over 2.5 goals at 1.8 and Both Teams to Score - No at 1.93 will be my supporting selections for this game.
Prediction
- Istra will be looking to exploit space behind Hajduk Split’s back line, while Hajduk Split will try and control the tempo of the game.
- I’m going with an away win and Over 2.5 goals in the match.
