Match Summary

The event NK Slaven Belupo - NK Istra 1961 in the HNL (Round 24) is scheduled for 27 February 2026 at Gradski stadion Ivan Kušek Apaš, Koprivnica.

Market Favorite: NK Slaven Belupo with an implied win probability near 48% from the latest 1X2 prices; the draw is roughly 31% and NK Istra 1961 around 29%.

The fixture will be played at the 3,134-capacity Gradski stadion Ivan Kušek Apaš, with NK Slaven Belupo entering 5th and NK Istra 1961 6th.

Form Analysis & Trajectory

• NK Slaven Belupo: Their last five league matches read draw → loss → loss → win → draw, a five-point haul that indicates stabilization after back-to-back defeats. Season totals (32 scored, 36 conceded; -4 GD) point to defensive leakage, but the recent win-and-draw sequence suggests improving resilience. Team average rating sits at 6.75.
• NK Istra 1961: The sequence win → draw → loss → loss → loss shows a slide after collecting four points from the first two outings of this five-game span. With 29 scored and 34 conceded (-5 GD), margins are narrow but recent results trend down; the team’s average rating (6.78) is slightly higher than the host’s despite the dip.

Comparison Data

Key Match Insights

• H2H overview: Istra 1961 lead the series 3–2 with 5 draws; the last meeting finished 1–1.
• Manager Duel: No recorded head-to-head between Mario Gregurina (Slaven Belupo) and Oriol Riera (Istra 1961).
• Player ratings context: Team average ratings are near-level—Slaven Belupo 6.75 vs Istra 1961 6.78.
• Venue note: Gradski stadion Ivan Kušek Apaš (Koprivnica; capacity 3,134) hosts this HNL Round 24 match, with just a one-point gap between the sides (31 vs 30).