NK Osijek vs Istra 1961: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
NK Osijek welcome Istra 1961 to Opus Arena for a HNL fixture on Sunday 10 May (15:00 WAT). In the table, NK Osijek are 3rd, among the top four, on 20 points after 13 matches; Istra 1961 are 4th (among the top four) with 19. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
NK Osijek, last 5: WLDWL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over HNK Hajduk Split, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Istra 1961, last 5: WLLLW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over NK Slaven Belupo, at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (6 Mar 2026) it ended Istra 1961 0–1 NK Osijek.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give NK Osijek 1.4 xG, Istra 1961 1.2 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – NK Osijek 47%, draw 26%, Istra 1961 27%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.77.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (73%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: NK Osijek 1–1 Istra 1961. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
NK Osijek47%fair 2.12 · @1.86
Draw26%fair 3.84 · @3.35
Istra 196127%fair 3.74 · @3.90
2.63Expected goals
1.40NK Osijek xG
1.23Istra 1961 xG
58%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–010%
0–19%
2–19%
1–28%
0–07%
From our goals model: NK Osijek 1.4 – 1.2 Istra 1961 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for NK Osijek vs Istra 1961?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win NK Osijek vs Istra 1961?
On our numbers NK Osijek have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Istra 1961 27%.
How many goals will there be in NK Osijek vs Istra 1961?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for NK Osijek vs Istra 1961?
Our predicted score is NK Osijek 1–1 Istra 1961, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is NK Osijek vs Istra 1961?
NK Osijek vs Istra 1961 (HNL) kicks off on Sunday 10 May 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Opus Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
