Istra host Osijek in the HNL on 6 March 2026, Friday. Get our free predictions, betting tips, odds insights, team form guide & H2H stats for this clash. This fixture is scheduled to kicks off at 17:00 UK Time.
Istra return to action looking to halt a downward slide that has dragged them into an uncomfortable position in the Croatia HNL table. Defensive instability and inconsistent scoring have left them chasing rhythm rather than building it. Confidence has dipped in recent weeks, particularly after several heavy defeats.
Osijek arrive with their own inconsistencies but with slightly more momentum. Recent results suggest a side capable of grinding out wins even when not at their attacking best. With both teams separated by fine margins statistically, this fixture carries importance for stability rather than title ambition.
Istra’s recent run has been turbulent. A narrow 1-0 defeat at Slaven Belupo followed a damaging 0-2 home loss to Gorica, both matches highlighting their struggle to control tempo. The 4-0 defeat at Dinamo Zagreb further exposed defensive gaps, particularly when pressed aggressively in transition.
Even their 3-2 win at Vukovar showed vulnerability, conceding twice despite leading phases of the match. A 1-1 draw with Lokomotiva Zagreb earlier suggested balance, yet across these five games Istra have conceded 10 goals. Their inability to sustain compact structure once falling behind continues to define their performances.
Osijek’s form has been mixed but slightly more convincing. A 2-0 home win over Vukovar demonstrated composure when dictating possession, while the 1-0 victory against Rijeka showed discipline in tight encounters. However, inconsistency remains evident after a 3-1 defeat at Lokomotiva Zagreb and a 2-1 loss at Varazdin.
The 2-0 home defeat to Hajduk Split exposed attacking limitations against structured opposition. Still, conceding only three goals across their two wins suggests that when Osijek control midfield spaces, they limit opponents effectively. Their approach tends to prioritise structure over expansive play, particularly away from home.
The best bet for this match leans towards Osijek to win at 2.75 odds. Istra’s defensive record across recent weeks, including the 4-0 and 2-0 defeats, points towards vulnerability against sides that manage games efficiently. Osijek’s ability to secure 2-0 and 1-0 victories suggests they are better equipped to edge a controlled contest.
Goal volume may remain limited given both sides’ recent patterns. Under 2.5 goals at 1.68 odds appeals for this game, especially with Osijek involved in disciplined wins and Istra struggling to break down organised opponents. Neither side consistently sustains high-tempo attacking sequences for long stretches.
For those considering a correct score prediction, Osijek 1-0 at 8.00 odds aligns with the overall tactical picture. Osijek have already recorded narrow 1-0 and 2-0 wins recently, while Istra have failed to score in three of their last four defeats. A tight away success appears consistent with current trends.
| Istra | Osijek | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 35 | 35 |
| Wins | 12 | 7 |
| Draws | 7 | 11 |
| Loss | 16 | 17 |
| Goals For | 39 | 25 |
| Goals Against | 48 | 49 |
| Istra | Osijek | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 18 | 18 |
| Wins | 6 | 4 |
| Draws | 5 | 4 |
| Loss | 7 | 10 |
| Goals For | 19 | 15 |
| Goals Against | 24 | 30 |
|
17.05.26
|
Istra Rijeka |
0-0 |
|
10.05.26
|
Osijek Istra |
0-1 |
|
04.05.26
|
Istra Slaven Belupo |
3-1 |
|
27.04.26
|
Gorica Istra |
1-0 |
|
22.04.26
|
Istra Dinamo Zagreb |
0-2 |
|
18.04.26
|
Istra Vukovar |
1-2 |
|
11.04.26
|
Lokomotiva Zagreb Istra |
2-0 |
|
07.04.26
|
Istra Hajduk Split |
1-3 |
|
20.03.26
|
Istra Varazdin |
2-1 |
|
15.03.26
|
Rijeka Istra |
0-2 |
|
06.03.26
|
Istra Osijek |
0-1 |
|
27.02.26
|
Slaven Belupo Istra |
1-0 |
|
21.02.26
|
Istra Gorica |
0-2 |
|
14.02.26
|
Dinamo Zagreb Istra |
4-0 |
|
07.02.26
|
Vukovar Istra |
3-2 |
|
30.01.26
|
Istra Lokomotiva Zagreb |
1-1 |
|
25.01.26
|
Hajduk Split Istra |
1-2 |
|
14.01.26
|
Istra Radomlje |
3-1 |
|
10.01.26
|
Istra Opatija |
6-1 |
|
19.12.25
|
Varazdin Istra |
1-3 |
|
14.12.25
|
Istra Rijeka |
1-2 |
|
07.12.25
|
Osijek Istra |
1-5 |
|
29.11.25
|
Istra Slaven Belupo |
1-1 |
|
23.11.25
|
Gorica Istra |
1-0 |
|
09.11.25
|
Istra Dinamo Zagreb |
2-1 |
|
05.11.25
|
Kurilovec Istra |
2-1 |
|
01.11.25
|
Istra Vukovar |
1-1 |
|
25.10.25
|
Lokomotiva Zagreb Istra |
1-2 |
|
19.10.25
|
Istra Hajduk Split |
0-3 |
|
03.10.25
|
Istra Varazdin |
1-0 |
|
27.09.25
|
Rijeka Istra |
0-0 |
|
21.09.25
|
Istra Osijek |
2-1 |
|
16.09.25
|
Neretva Metkovi? Istra |
1-2 |
|
12.09.25
|
Slaven Belupo Istra |
2-1 |
|
29.08.25
|
Istra Gorica |
1-0 |
|
23.08.25
|
Dinamo Zagreb Istra |
3-0 |
|
15.08.25
|
Vukovar Istra |
1-1 |
|
09.08.25
|
Istra Lokomotiva Zagreb |
2-2 |
|
03.08.25
|
Hajduk Split Istra |
2-1 |
|
26.07.25
|
Istra Orijent 1919 |
2-1 |
|
19.07.25
|
Istra Wolfsberger |
0-1 |
|
25.05.25
|
Osijek Istra |
1-1 |
|
16.05.25
|
Istra Sibenik |
3-0 |
|
11.05.25
|
Istra Varazdin |
0-0 |
|
03.05.25
|
Lokomotiva Zagreb Istra |
0-0 |
|
28.04.25
|
Istra Slaven Belupo |
1-1 |
|
23.04.25
|
Hajduk Split Istra |
0-1 |
|
19.04.25
|
Istra Rijeka |
2-0 |
|
12.04.25
|
Gorica Istra |
3-2 |
|
05.04.25
|
Istra Dinamo Zagreb |
3-0 |
|
17.05.26
|
Istra Rijeka |
0-0 |
|
04.05.26
|
Istra Slaven Belupo |
3-1 |
|
22.04.26
|
Istra Dinamo Zagreb |
0-2 |
|
18.04.26
|
Istra Vukovar |
1-2 |
|
07.04.26
|
Istra Hajduk Split |
1-3 |
|
20.03.26
|
Istra Varazdin |
2-1 |
|
06.03.26
|
Istra Osijek |
0-1 |
|
21.02.26
|
Istra Gorica |
0-2 |
|
30.01.26
|
Istra Lokomotiva Zagreb |
1-1 |
|
14.01.26
|
Istra Radomlje |
3-1 |
|
10.01.26
|
Istra Opatija |
6-1 |
|
14.12.25
|
Istra Rijeka |
1-2 |
|
29.11.25
|
Istra Slaven Belupo |
1-1 |
|
09.11.25
|
Istra Dinamo Zagreb |
2-1 |
|
01.11.25
|
Istra Vukovar |
1-1 |
|
19.10.25
|
Istra Hajduk Split |
0-3 |
|
03.10.25
|
Istra Varazdin |
1-0 |
|
21.09.25
|
Istra Osijek |
2-1 |
|
29.08.25
|
Istra Gorica |
1-0 |
|
09.08.25
|
Istra Lokomotiva Zagreb |
2-2 |
|
26.07.25
|
Istra Orijent 1919 |
2-1 |
|
19.07.25
|
Istra Wolfsberger |
0-1 |
|
16.05.25
|
Istra Sibenik |
3-0 |
|
11.05.25
|
Istra Varazdin |
0-0 |
|
28.04.25
|
Istra Slaven Belupo |
1-1 |
|
19.04.25
|
Istra Rijeka |
2-0 |
|
05.04.25
|
Istra Dinamo Zagreb |
3-0 |
|
29.03.25
|
Istra Osijek |
2-1 |
|
21.03.25
|
Istra Primorje |
1-0 |
|
04.03.25
|
Istra Lokomotiva Zagreb |
3-0 |
|
28.02.25
|
Istra Lokomotiva Zagreb |
3-2 |
|
15.02.25
|
Istra Hajduk Split |
1-1 |
|
31.01.25
|
Istra Gorica |
0-0 |
|
18.01.25
|
Istra Koper |
6-0 |
|
15.01.25
|
Istra Opatija |
1-1 |
|
14.12.24
|
Istra Sibenik |
3-3 |
|
07.12.24
|
Istra Varazdin |
0-0 |
|
22.11.24
|
Istra Slaven Belupo |
2-3 |
|
03.11.24
|
Istra Rijeka |
0-1 |
|
19.10.24
|
Istra Dinamo Zagreb |
2-2 |
|
04.10.24
|
Istra Osijek |
2-1 |
|
14.09.24
|
Istra Lokomotiva Zagreb |
0-2 |
|
25.08.24
|
Istra Hajduk Split |
1-1 |
|
10.08.24
|
Istra Gorica |
2-1 |
|
17.05.24
|
Istra Varazdin |
2-0 |
|
12.05.24
|
Istra Hajduk Split |
1-1 |
|
26.04.24
|
Istra Slaven Belupo |
3-0 |
|
14.04.24
|
Istra Rijeka |
0-2 |
|
29.03.24
|
Istra Lokomotiva Zagreb |
0-0 |
|
17.03.24
|
Istra Gorica |
0-0 |
|
10.05.26
|
Osijek Istra |
0-1 |
|
27.04.26
|
Gorica Istra |
1-0 |
|
11.04.26
|
Lokomotiva Zagreb Istra |
2-0 |
|
15.03.26
|
Rijeka Istra |
0-2 |
|
27.02.26
|
Slaven Belupo Istra |
1-0 |
|
14.02.26
|
Dinamo Zagreb Istra |
4-0 |
|
07.02.26
|
Vukovar Istra |
3-2 |
|
25.01.26
|
Hajduk Split Istra |
1-2 |
|
19.12.25
|
Varazdin Istra |
1-3 |
|
07.12.25
|
Osijek Istra |
1-5 |
|
23.11.25
|
Gorica Istra |
1-0 |
|
05.11.25
|
Kurilovec Istra |
2-1 |
|
25.10.25
|
Lokomotiva Zagreb Istra |
1-2 |
|
27.09.25
|
Rijeka Istra |
0-0 |
|
16.09.25
|
Neretva Metkovi? Istra |
1-2 |
|
12.09.25
|
Slaven Belupo Istra |
2-1 |
|
23.08.25
|
Dinamo Zagreb Istra |
3-0 |
|
15.08.25
|
Vukovar Istra |
1-1 |
|
03.08.25
|
Hajduk Split Istra |
2-1 |
|
25.05.25
|
Osijek Istra |
1-1 |
|
03.05.25
|
Lokomotiva Zagreb Istra |
0-0 |
|
23.04.25
|
Hajduk Split Istra |
0-1 |
|
12.04.25
|
Gorica Istra |
3-2 |
|
02.04.25
|
Rijeka Istra |
1-0 |
|
15.03.25
|
Sibenik Istra |
1-0 |
|
08.03.25
|
Varazdin Istra |
0-0 |
|
23.02.25
|
Slaven Belupo Istra |
0-0 |
|
09.02.25
|
Rijeka Istra |
0-1 |
|
25.01.25
|
Dinamo Zagreb Istra |
3-1 |
|
09.01.25
|
Maribor Istra |
2-1 |
|
20.12.24
|
Osijek Istra |
2-2 |
|
01.12.24
|
Lokomotiva Zagreb Istra |
1-2 |
|
09.11.24
|
Hajduk Split Istra |
1-1 |
|
30.10.24
|
Rudes Istra |
1-2 |
|
27.10.24
|
Gorica Istra |
1-0 |
|
27.09.24
|
Sibenik Istra |
0-0 |
|
20.09.24
|
Varazdin Istra |
1-0 |
|
10.09.24
|
Tomislav Istra |
0-2 |
|
31.08.24
|
Slaven Belupo Istra |
0-1 |
|
18.08.24
|
Rijeka Istra |
4-0 |
|
02.08.24
|
Dinamo Zagreb Istra |
5-0 |
|
28.07.24
|
Venezia Istra |
1-1 |
|
24.07.24
|
Goztepe Istra |
1-2 |
|
17.07.24
|
Udinese Istra |
4-1 |
|
14.07.24
|
Koper Istra |
2-2 |
|
24.05.24
|
Gorica Istra |
2-0 |
|
03.05.24
|
Rudes Istra |
1-3 |
|
20.04.24
|
Osijek Istra |
1-2 |
|
07.04.24
|
Dinamo Zagreb Istra |
4-1 |
|
08.03.24
|
Varazdin Istra |
2-2 |
|
16.05.26
|
Gorica Osijek |
2-0 |
|
10.05.26
|
Osijek Istra |
0-1 |
|
02.05.26
|
Vukovar Osijek |
1-0 |
|
25.04.26
|
Osijek Lokomotiva Zagreb |
0-0 |
|
21.04.26
|
Hajduk Split Osijek |
0-1 |
|
17.04.26
|
Osijek Varazdin |
0-2 |
|
12.04.26
|
Rijeka Osijek |
0-2 |
|
04.04.26
|
Dinamo Zagreb Osijek |
7-0 |
|
22.03.26
|
Slaven Belupo Osijek |
0-0 |
|
14.03.26
|
Osijek Gorica |
0-0 |
|
06.03.26
|
Istra Osijek |
0-1 |
|
28.02.26
|
Osijek Vukovar |
2-0 |
|
21.02.26
|
Lokomotiva Zagreb Osijek |
3-1 |
|
15.02.26
|
Osijek Hajduk Split |
0-2 |
|
08.02.26
|
Varazdin Osijek |
2-1 |
|
01.02.26
|
Osijek Rijeka |
1-0 |
|
25.01.26
|
Osijek Dinamo Zagreb |
0-3 |
|
16.01.26
|
Osijek Sumgayit |
2-0 |
|
16.01.26
|
Osijek Qarabag |
1-3 |
|
13.01.26
|
Gyori Osijek |
1-2 |
|
09.01.26
|
Basaksehir Osijek |
1-1 |
|
20.12.25
|
Osijek Slaven Belupo |
0-0 |
|
13.12.25
|
Osijek Gorica |
1-1 |
|
07.12.25
|
Osijek Istra |
1-5 |
|
03.12.25
|
Varazdin Osijek (Penalties:4 - 2) |
1-1 |
|
28.11.25
|
Vukovar Osijek |
2-2 |
|
23.11.25
|
Osijek Lokomotiva Zagreb |
1-1 |
|
08.11.25
|
Hajduk Split Osijek |
2-0 |
|
02.11.25
|
Osijek Varazdin |
0-0 |
|
27.10.25
|
Rijeka Osijek |
4-2 |
|
18.10.25
|
Dinamo Zagreb Osijek |
2-1 |
|
04.10.25
|
Slaven Belupo Osijek |
2-1 |
|
28.09.25
|
Gorica Osijek |
0-1 |
|
24.09.25
|
Uljanik Osijek |
0-4 |
|
21.09.25
|
Istra Osijek |
2-1 |
|
14.09.25
|
Osijek Vukovar |
4-0 |
|
31.08.25
|
Lokomotiva Zagreb Osijek |
1-1 |
|
24.08.25
|
Osijek Hajduk Split |
0-2 |
|
17.08.25
|
Varazdin Osijek |
0-0 |
|
09.08.25
|
Osijek Rijeka |
0-0 |
|
02.08.25
|
Osijek Dinamo Zagreb |
0-2 |
|
17.07.25
|
Osijek Ujpest |
0-1 |
|
16.07.25
|
Osijek Dynamo Kyiv |
1-0 |
|
25.05.25
|
Osijek Istra |
1-1 |
|
17.05.25
|
Varazdin Osijek |
2-1 |
|
09.05.25
|
Osijek Lokomotiva Zagreb |
1-1 |
|
04.05.25
|
Slaven Belupo Osijek |
1-4 |
|
27.04.25
|
Osijek Hajduk Split |
2-0 |
|
23.04.25
|
Rijeka Osijek |
0-2 |
|
19.04.25
|
Osijek Gorica |
0-1 |
|
10.05.26
|
Osijek Istra |
0-1 |
|
25.04.26
|
Osijek Lokomotiva Zagreb |
0-0 |
|
17.04.26
|
Osijek Varazdin |
0-2 |
|
14.03.26
|
Osijek Gorica |
0-0 |
|
28.02.26
|
Osijek Vukovar |
2-0 |
|
15.02.26
|
Osijek Hajduk Split |
0-2 |
|
01.02.26
|
Osijek Rijeka |
1-0 |
|
25.01.26
|
Osijek Dinamo Zagreb |
0-3 |
|
16.01.26
|
Osijek Sumgayit |
2-0 |
|
16.01.26
|
Osijek Qarabag |
1-3 |
|
20.12.25
|
Osijek Slaven Belupo |
0-0 |
|
13.12.25
|
Osijek Gorica |
1-1 |
|
07.12.25
|
Osijek Istra |
1-5 |
|
23.11.25
|
Osijek Lokomotiva Zagreb |
1-1 |
|
02.11.25
|
Osijek Varazdin |
0-0 |
|
14.09.25
|
Osijek Vukovar |
4-0 |
|
24.08.25
|
Osijek Hajduk Split |
0-2 |
|
09.08.25
|
Osijek Rijeka |
0-0 |
|
02.08.25
|
Osijek Dinamo Zagreb |
0-2 |
|
17.07.25
|
Osijek Ujpest |
0-1 |
|
16.07.25
|
Osijek Dynamo Kyiv |
1-0 |
|
25.05.25
|
Osijek Istra |
1-1 |
|
09.05.25
|
Osijek Lokomotiva Zagreb |
1-1 |
|
27.04.25
|
Osijek Hajduk Split |
2-0 |
|
19.04.25
|
Osijek Gorica |
0-1 |
|
16.03.25
|
Osijek Varazdin |
0-0 |
|
01.03.25
|
Osijek Slaven Belupo |
1-2 |
|
16.02.25
|
Osijek Rijeka |
0-2 |
|
02.02.25
|
Osijek Dinamo Zagreb |
2-1 |
|
24.01.25
|
Osijek Sibenik |
2-2 |
|
18.01.25
|
Osijek Celje |
2-2 |
|
15.01.25
|
Osijek Orijent 1919 |
2-0 |
|
14.01.25
|
Osijek NK Domzale |
2-1 |
|
09.01.25
|
Osijek Opatija |
4-4 |
|
20.12.24
|
Osijek Istra |
2-2 |
|
08.12.24
|
Osijek Lokomotiva Zagreb |
3-0 |
|
24.11.24
|
Osijek Hajduk Split |
2-2 |
|
02.11.24
|
Osijek Gorica |
2-0 |
|
29.09.24
|
Osijek Varazdin |
2-1 |
|
15.09.24
|
Osijek Slaven Belupo |
1-0 |
|
25.08.24
|
Osijek Rijeka |
0-2 |
|
11.08.24
|
Osijek Dinamo Zagreb |
1-2 |
|
08.08.24
|
Osijek Zira |
1-1 |
|
04.08.24
|
Osijek Sibenik |
1-2 |
|
25.07.24
|
Osijek Levadia |
5-1 |
|
07.07.24
|
Osijek Nyiregyhaza |
2-2 |
|
19.05.24
|
Osijek Rijeka |
2-0 |
|
04.05.24
|
Osijek Lokomotiva Zagreb |
3-1 |
|
20.04.24
|
Osijek Istra |
1-2 |
|
15.03.24
|
Osijek Varazdin |
0-1 |
|
16.05.26
|
Gorica Osijek |
2-0 |
|
02.05.26
|
Vukovar Osijek |
1-0 |
|
21.04.26
|
Hajduk Split Osijek |
0-1 |
|
12.04.26
|
Rijeka Osijek |
0-2 |
|
04.04.26
|
Dinamo Zagreb Osijek |
7-0 |
|
22.03.26
|
Slaven Belupo Osijek |
0-0 |
|
06.03.26
|
Istra Osijek |
0-1 |
|
21.02.26
|
Lokomotiva Zagreb Osijek |
3-1 |
|
08.02.26
|
Varazdin Osijek |
2-1 |
|
13.01.26
|
Gyori Osijek |
1-2 |
|
09.01.26
|
Basaksehir Osijek |
1-1 |
|
03.12.25
|
Varazdin Osijek (Penalties:4 - 2) |
1-1 |
|
28.11.25
|
Vukovar Osijek |
2-2 |
|
08.11.25
|
Hajduk Split Osijek |
2-0 |
|
27.10.25
|
Rijeka Osijek |
4-2 |
|
18.10.25
|
Dinamo Zagreb Osijek |
2-1 |
|
04.10.25
|
Slaven Belupo Osijek |
2-1 |
|
28.09.25
|
Gorica Osijek |
0-1 |
|
24.09.25
|
Uljanik Osijek |
0-4 |
|
21.09.25
|
Istra Osijek |
2-1 |
|
31.08.25
|
Lokomotiva Zagreb Osijek |
1-1 |
|
17.08.25
|
Varazdin Osijek |
0-0 |
|
17.05.25
|
Varazdin Osijek |
2-1 |
|
04.05.25
|
Slaven Belupo Osijek |
1-4 |
|
23.04.25
|
Rijeka Osijek |
0-2 |
|
12.04.25
|
Dinamo Zagreb Osijek |
2-0 |
|
06.04.25
|
Sibenik Osijek |
4-1 |
|
02.04.25
|
Slaven Belupo Osijek (Penalties:1 - 0) |
0-0 |
|
29.03.25
|
Istra Osijek |
2-1 |
|
08.03.25
|
Lokomotiva Zagreb Osijek |
3-0 |
|
26.02.25
|
Dinamo Zagreb Osijek |
0-1 |
|
22.02.25
|
Hajduk Split Osijek |
4-0 |
|
08.02.25
|
Gorica Osijek |
1-0 |
|
15.12.24
|
Varazdin Osijek |
0-0 |
|
30.11.24
|
Slaven Belupo Osijek |
3-2 |
|
10.11.24
|
Rijeka Osijek |
1-1 |
|
27.10.24
|
Dinamo Zagreb Osijek |
2-4 |
|
22.10.24
|
Slavonija Požega Osijek |
1-2 |
|
19.10.24
|
Sibenik Osijek |
1-3 |
|
04.10.24
|
Istra Osijek |
2-1 |
|
22.09.24
|
Lokomotiva Zagreb Osijek |
0-1 |
|
18.09.24
|
Varteks Varaždin Osijek |
1-3 |
|
31.08.24
|
Hajduk Split Osijek |
1-0 |
|
18.08.24
|
Gorica Osijek |
2-2 |
|
15.08.24
|
Zira Osijek (Penalties:2 - 1) |
2-2 |
|
01.08.24
|
Levadia Osijek |
0-1 |
|
13.07.24
|
Ruh Lviv Osijek |
1-3 |
|
06.07.24
|
Wolfsberger Osijek |
3-2 |
|
03.07.24
|
Jablonec Osijek |
0-1 |
|
25.05.24
|
Varazdin Osijek |
0-2 |
|
06.03.2026
|
Istra Osijek |
0-1
|
|
07.12.2025
|
Osijek Istra |
1-5
|
|
21.09.2025
|
Istra Osijek |
2-1
|
|
25.05.2025
|
Osijek Istra |
1-1
|
|
29.03.2025
|
Istra Osijek |
2-1
|
|
06.03.2026
|
Istra Osijek |
0-1
|
|
21.09.2025
|
Istra Osijek |
2-1
|
|
29.03.2025
|
Istra Osijek |
2-1
|
|
04.10.2024
|
Istra Osijek |
2-1
|
|
10.02.2024
|
Istra Osijek |
1-0
|
|
13.08.2023
|
Istra Osijek |
4-4
|