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Saturday, 15 August 2026

Stadion Aldo Drosina · Referee Patrik Kolarić, Croatia · Analysis updated 23:46 UTC

Istra 1961 vs NK Slaven Belupo Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.50 expected goals for Istra 1961 and 1.50 for NK Slaven Belupo, a combined total of 4.00. That distribution gives Istra 1961 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 59%, with the draw at 19%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 76% for over 2.5 goals and 71% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 59% favourite still loses or draws roughly 41% of the time.

Model pick

Istra 1961 to Win

59.4% probability

Moderate confidence

Expected goals

2.50 – 1.50

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Istra 1961 win59%
Draw19%
NK Slaven Belupo win22%

Double chance 1X

78%

Double chance 12

82%

Double chance X2

41%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals91%
Over 2.5 goals76%
Over 3.5 goals57%
Both teams to score71%

Correct score

  • 2–18.6%
  • 3–17.2%
  • 1–16.9%
  • 2–26.4%
  • 2–05.7%

Why the model likes this

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Istra 1961 to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 59%, against 59% / 19% / 22% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.50 goals for Istra 1961 and 1.50 for NK Slaven Belupo, a combined 4.00 — an open game on paper.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 76% and both teams to score at 71%, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%.

  • Model confidence

    Istra 1961 to Win is the headline pick at 59% with medium confidence, built from team strength, home advantage and competition baselines while season data is still limited.

Recent form

Istra 1961

    NK Slaven Belupo

    • 2026-08-15T16:30:00.000Z · A vs Istra 1961 · 0-3 (L)
    • 2026-08-09T16:30:00.000Z · H vs NK Varazdin · 1-4 (L)
    • 2026-07-31T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Dinamo Zagreb · 0-2 (L)
    • 2026-07-25T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Sesvete · 4-0 (W)
    • 2026-07-21T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Shakhtar Donetsk · 2-2 (D)

    Head-to-head

    Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

    Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.