D. Zagreb vs Istra 1961: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Dinamo Zagreb prepare to host NK Istra 1961 on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this CROATIA: HNL fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Dinamo Zagreb, currently 1st in the standings with 45 points from 21 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 25 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

NK Istra 1961, sitting 4th with 30 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Dinamo Zagreb and NK Istra 1961 have been competitive, with NK Istra 1961 claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Rijeka, Dinamo Zagreb recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Livakovic, Vinlof, McKenna, Dominguez, Valincic, Zajc, Misic, Bakrar, Hoxha, Beljo, Stojkovic. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

NK Istra 1961's last outing came against Vukovar, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Kolic, Maresic, Kumar, Nasraoui, Sepic, Radosevic, Loncar, Frederiksen, Rozic, Ayuma, Prevljak. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Dinamo Zagreb are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Dinamo Zagreb and NK Istra 1961 are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Dinamo Zagreb's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. NK Istra 1961's games average 3.2 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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