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Istra 1961 Osijek betting prediction


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The most likely scenario for this match is that Osijek will win. Not only do the home side have the mass support of their fans, but they also have a higher quality squad. Osijek have lost their last three away games. So it's not surprising that Istra will be able to show their mettle from the start and end up taking the points.
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Preview
Istra and Osijek meet at Stadion Aldo Drosina, in a match for the 27th round of the 1. HNL. Istra 1961 got a home win by (2‑1), in the last league head‑to‑head, played in 04‑10‑2024. At this stadium, the head‑to‑head history favours the home team, since they have a record of 5 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in the last 9 matches. Sure enough, the last time these teams met at this stadium, on 04‑10‑2024, in a match for the 1. HNL, Istra 1961 won by (2‑1). The goals of the match were scored by Luka Jelenić (22' and 12' Autogolo), for Istra, and by Marko Soldo (88' ), for Osijek.

Analysis Istra

After 6 wins, 11 draws and 9 losses, the home team is in the 8th position, havinf won 29 points so far. In the last match, they have lost in an away match against Šibenik by (1‑0), after in the previous match they have tied (0‑0) an away match against Varaždin. They come to this match after a home win against Primorje by (1‑0). For the league, Istra won 11 points out of 30 possible points, after 2 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in the last 10 home matches. They have conceded the first goal in 9 of their 26 matches for this competition, and have only turned the score around in 1. In the last 12 home matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 6 of their 16 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Istra 1961 come into this game on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Sibenik. The home side usually play in a traditional 4-3-3 formation, favoring a faster style of play, progressing up the field mainly through the side corridors. The three men responsible for creating panic in the opposing penalty area are Salim Fago Lawal, Mateo Lisica and Kristian Fucak. When they go on the offensive, they usually do so through the left flank, taking advantage of the depth offered by the full-back Advan Kadusic. All the players are available for this match.

Confirmed Lineup: Lovro Majkić, Marcel Heister, Ville Koski, Dario Marešić, Moris Valincic, Stjepan Lončar, Josip Radošević, Antonio Mauric, Kristian Fućak, Salim Fago Lawal, Mateo Lisica.
Coach: G. García García.

Analysis Osijek

The away team is currently in the 6th position of the league, with 31 points won, after 8 wins, 7 draws and 11 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Lokomotiva Zagreb, by (3‑0). In the last match, they tied in a home match against Varaždin, by (0‑0). In the last 10 away league matches Osijek has a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, so they have won 11 points out of 30 possible.

In this competition, they haven’t won any of the last 6 away matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 26 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 16 times and have only turned the score around in 2.

Osijek come into this game on the back of a 0-0 draw against Varazdin. The away side should play a 4-3-3 tactical system, with the aim of taking advantage of counter-attacks. Petar Pusic, Domagoj Bukvic and Arnel Jakupovic will be the three men playing the most attacking roles. When it comes to attacking, the team usually favors the right flank, where Nail Omerovic stands out for his speed. All the players are available for this match.

Confirmed Lineup: Marko Malenica, Luka Jelenić, Ivan Cvijanović, Renan Guedes, Roko Jurišić, Jon Mersinaj, Marko Soldo, Hrvoje Babec, Tiago Dantas, Justice Ohajunwa.
Coach: N. Bjelica.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Istra vs Osijek match, on 29 March 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy US, goes to: Draw no bet, Istra ⇒ bet available on 1xbet.

The Istra vs Osijek on 29 March 2025 will be played at Pula, Stadion Aldo Drosina.

 

1. HNL - 2024/2025

  • 100% 180 / 180 Games

  • Home team wins 45%
  • Draws 30%
  • Away team wins 25%
  • Over 1.5 67.22%
  • Over 2.5 45%
  • Over 3.5 22.78%
  • Goals 424
  • Goals /match 2.36
  • Goals /match home 1.39
  • Goals /match away 0.96
  • Both teams score 45.56%
  • Goals after 80' 14.62%
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