Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961 preview

Croatia flag 2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia
Stadion Poljud Sat, 8 Aug - 12:00 AM
1. HNL
Hajduk Split HAJ
Istra 1961 Istra 1961
KICKOFF : Sat, 8 Aug - 12:00 AM
Round 2 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Hajduk Split hosts Istra 1961 at Stadion Poljud during the 1. HNL regular season of 2026/2027. Domestic league standings place the hosts second and the visitors fourth. Power scores register 77.15 for Hajduk Split and 67.98 for Istra 1961, creating a 9.2 point edge for the stronger side. Form records show zero for each club with no prior outing details supplied. Efficiency figures stay absent from the dataset. Transition metrics likewise lack specification. Set piece analysis carries low confidence and relies on proxies. League position data remains confined to domestic competition only.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Hajduk Split occupies second place domestically while Istra 1961 holds fourth.
  • Form: Both sides register zero form scores with no recent outing records available.
  • Squad: Hajduk Split stands as the stronger team via a 9.2 power advantage.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable within the supplied dataset.
  • Transition: Transition statistics receive no specification for this encounter.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence and proxy usage for both teams.
  • xVariable: Power scores list 77.15 for the home side against 67.98 for the away side.
  • Market: Projection split: Hajduk Split 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Istra 1961 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Hajduk Split Hajduk Split
Hajduk Split
VS
Istra 1961 Istra 1961
Istra 1961
1.81
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.88
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Varaždin Rank: 71 D
Vukovar Rank: 61 W
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 69 D
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 85 L
Varaždin Rank: 71 W
Rijeka Rank: 76 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 69 D
Varaždin Rank: 71 L
Rijeka Rank: 76 D
Osijek Rank: 67 W
Slaven Koprivnica Rank: 66 W
Gorica Rank: 67 L
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 3 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
77.15
67.98
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Hajduk Split
Istra 1961
Power Score
77.15
67.98
League Position
2
4
Global Rank
143
391

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Hajduk Split — Opponent-weighted form score
Istra 1961 — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Hajduk Split Istra 1961

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 8 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Hajduk Split HAJ Home
8 matches
Istra 1961 Istra 1961 Away
Match Record
3
Wins
2
3
Draws
3
2
Losses
3
Goals
12
Goals Scored
8
8
Goals Conceded
12
+4
Goal Difference
-4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-01T00:24:34+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 08, 2026, 12:00 AM
Competition
2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Poljud
Capacity
34198
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

44
Dante Stipica
Dante Stipica Goalkeeper
1
Ivica Ivušić
Ivica Ivušić Goalkeeper
33
Toni Silić
Toni Silić Goalkeeper
99
Davyd Fesyuk
Davyd Fesyuk Goalkeeper
—
Adrian Hrvojevic
Adrian Hrvojevic Goalkeeper
15
Dario Maresic
Dario Maresic Defender
17
Dario Melnjak
Dario Melnjak Defender
29
Fran Karačić
Fran Karačić Defender
5
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck Defender
14
Ron Raçi
Ron Raçi Defender
32
Šimun Hrgović
Šimun Hrgović Defender
22
Mathieu Acapandié
Mathieu Acapandié Defender
—
Ivan Krstanović
Ivan Krstanović Defender
—
Niko Fridl
Niko Fridl Defender
36
Marino Skelin
Marino Skelin Defender
38
Luka Hodak
Luka Hodak Defender
—
Luka Banovic
Luka Banovic Defender
45
Mihael Žaper
Mihael Žaper Midfielder
6
Hugo Guillamón Sanmartín
Hugo Guillamón Sanmartín Midfielder
4
Adrion Pajaziti
Adrion Pajaziti Midfielder
9
Dalisson de Almeida Leite
Dalisson de Almeida Leite Midfielder
20
Alberto Del Moral Saelices
Alberto Del Moral Saelices Midfielder
19
E. Brruti
E. Brruti Midfielder
21
Rokas Pukstas
Rokas Pukstas Midfielder
35
Luka Jurak
Luka Jurak Midfielder
37
Noa Skoko
Noa Skoko Midfielder
8
Niko Sigur
Niko Sigur Midfielder
16
Anđelo Šutalo
Anđelo Šutalo Midfielder
26
Adam Guram
Adam Guram Midfielder
10
Marko Livaja
Marko Livaja Attacker
11
Michele Šego
Michele Šego Attacker
7
Abdulia Sanyang
Abdulia Sanyang Attacker
28
Roko Brajković
Roko Brajković Attacker
—
Dominik Babić
Dominik Babić Attacker
42
Peter Nnaemeka Ugwuodo
Peter Nnaemeka Ugwuodo Attacker

Squad ▼

—
Daouda Doumbia
Daouda Doumbia Midfielder
—
Gustavo Albarracín
Gustavo Albarracín Midfielder
—
Ivan Šaranić
Ivan Šaranić Attacker
—
Mamadou Saydou Bangura
Mamadou Saydou Bangura Attacker
—
Hamza Jaganjac
Hamza Jaganjac Attacker

CONCLUSION

Hajduk Split enters the fixture with a clear power edge and superior domestic standing. Istra 1961 faces a challenging away assignment at a venue where the hosts typically control proceedings. Limited form data leaves recent momentum unclear for either participant. Set piece and efficiency insights carry low reliability due to absent metrics. The overall profile favors the home side based on structural indicators alone. Both teams must navigate the encounter without detailed transition or efficiency benchmarks to guide preparation. This regular season clash highlights positional differences within the 1. HNL.