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NK ISTRA 1961 VS NK GORICA - CROATIA: HNL MATCH PREVIEW
CROATIA: HNL MATCH DETAILS: NK ISTRA 1961 VS NK GORICA
As NK Istra 1961 prepare to host NK Gorica on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 under referee Vukancic, this CROATIA: HNL fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
NK ISTRA 1961 PREVIEW IN CROATIA: HNL
NK Istra 1961, currently 6th in the standings with 30 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 18 points. They've earned 16 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
NK GORICA PREVIEW IN CROATIA: HNL
NK Gorica, sitting 8th with 23 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR NK ISTRA 1961 VS NK GORICA
Recent meetings between NK Istra 1961 and NK Gorica have favored NK Gorica, with NK Gorica claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1).
Over the past few seasons, NK Gorica have held the upper hand in this matchup.
In their previous league match against Dinamo Zagreb, NK Istra 1961 recorded a 0-4 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Kolic, Kadusic, Miettinen, Maresic, Kumar, Nasraoui, Loncar, Radosevic, Frederiksen, Prevljak, Ahmeti. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
NK Gorica's last outing came against Vukovar, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Matijas, Cabraja, Filipovic, Peric, Trontelj, Pozo, Kavelj, Bogojevic, Bakic, Fiolic, Cuic. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, NK Istra 1961 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, NK Istra 1961 and NK Gorica 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.
In their previous league match against Dinamo Zagreb, NK Istra 1961 recorded a 0-4 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Kolic, Kadusic, Miettinen, Maresic, Kumar, Nasraoui, Loncar, Radosevic, Frederiksen, Prevljak, Ahmeti. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
NK Gorica's last outing came against Vukovar, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Matijas, Cabraja, Filipovic, Peric, Trontelj, Pozo, Kavelj, Bogojevic, Bakic, Fiolic, Cuic. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, NK Istra 1961 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, NK Istra 1961 and NK Gorica 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 AND PREDICTION FOR NK ISTRA 1961 VS NK GORICA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: NK Istra 1961's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. NK Gorica's games average 1.8 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.
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