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VUKOVAR VS NK ISTRA 1961 - CROATIA: HNL MATCH PREVIEW
CROATIA: HNL MATCH DETAILS: VUKOVAR VS NK ISTRA 1961
As Vukovar prepare to host NK Istra 1961 on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 under referee Terzic, this CROATIA: HNL fixture promises an intriguing contest.
VUKOVAR PREVIEW IN CROATIA: HNL
Vukovar, currently 10th in the standings with 15 points from 20 games, trail the leaders by 29 points. They've earned 13 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
NK ISTRA 1961 PREVIEW IN CROATIA: HNL
NK Istra 1961, sitting 3rd with 30 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR VUKOVAR VS NK ISTRA 1961
Recent meetings between Vukovar and NK Istra 1961 have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw.
The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.
In their previous league match against Dinamo Zagreb, Vukovar recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Pintol, Calhanoglu, Pavicic, Tadic , Ticinovic, Banovec, Cabrajic, Butic, Gonzalez, Jurilj, Puljic. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
NK Istra 1961's last outing came against Lokomotiva Zagreb, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Kolic, Maresic, Kumar, Nasraoui, Heister, Loncar, Radosevic, Frederiksen, Rozic, Ahmeti, Prevljak. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Looking ahead, Vukovar are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Vukovar 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.
In their previous league match against Dinamo Zagreb, Vukovar recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Pintol, Calhanoglu, Pavicic, Tadic , Ticinovic, Banovec, Cabrajic, Butic, Gonzalez, Jurilj, Puljic. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
NK Istra 1961's last outing came against Lokomotiva Zagreb, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Kolic, Maresic, Kumar, Nasraoui, Heister, Loncar, Radosevic, Frederiksen, Rozic, Ahmeti, Prevljak. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Looking ahead, Vukovar are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Vukovar 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 AND PREDICTION FOR VUKOVAR VS NK ISTRA 1961
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Vukovar's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. NK Istra 1961's games average 2.9 goals, with 6 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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