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Zagorec vs Istra 1961 Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.44 expected goals for Zagorec and 1.60 for Istra 1961, a combined total of 3.04. That distribution gives Istra 1961 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 42%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 59% for over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 42% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Draw/Away
65.6% probability
Expected goals
1.44 – 1.60
Model version
poisson-v1
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Zagorec home form
5 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.
Istra 1961 away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Istra 1961 to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 42%, against 34% / 24% / 42% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.44 goals for Zagorec and 1.60 for Istra 1961, a combined 3.04 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
58%
Double chance 12
76%
Double chance X2
66%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–111.0%
- 1–28.8%
- 2–17.9%
- 0–17.7%
- 1–06.9%
Recent form
Zagorec
- 2026-09-08T15:30:00.000Z · H vs Istra 1961 · 0-5 (L)
- 2026-08-26T14:30:00.000Z · A vs Graničar Kotoriba · 2-1 (W)
- 2025-11-28T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Inker · 1-1 (D)
- 2025-11-22T12:30:00.000Z · A vs Vrapče Zagreb · 1-3 (L)
- 2025-11-15T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Trešnjevka · 1-1 (D)
Istra 1961
- 2026-09-19T18:00:00.000Z · H vs HNK Gorica · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-13T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Rudes · 3-2 (W)
- 2026-09-08T15:30:00.000Z · A vs Zagorec · 5-0 (W)
- 2026-09-04T18:00:00.000Z · A vs NK Varazdin · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-08-29T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Dinamo Zagreb · 2-2 (D)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 65.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 61% and over 2.5 goals at 59%.
A 66% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
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.