Istra 1961 vs Slaven Koprivnica preview

Croatia flag 2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia
Stadion Aldo Drosina Sat, 15 Aug - 4:30 PM
1. HNL
Istra 1961Istra 1961
Slaven KoprivnicaSLB
KICKOFF : Sat, 15 Aug - 4:30 PM
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Istra 1961 host Slaven Koprivnica at Stadion Aldo Drosina in a 1. HNL regular season fixture during the 2026/2027 campaign. The home side sits sixth in the domestic standings and carries a modest power advantage of 2.9 points over their visitors. Slaven Koprivnica occupy ninth position and arrive with a lower overall rating. Istra demonstrate a clear edge in recent form metrics while the away side shows limited momentum. Both clubs operate in a tightly contested mid-table environment where small margins often decide outcomes. The venue has historically supported structured approaches from the hosts. Limited data on efficiency and transition elements leaves set piece contributions as an area of uncertainty for both teams. This encounter shapes as a balanced league test with Istra holding the structural initiative.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Istra 1961 hold sixth place while Slaven Koprivnica sit ninth in the 1. HNL table.
  • Form: Istra 1961 possess a form score of 2.83 compared to Slaven Koprivnica's score of 0.
  • Squad: Istra 1961 are identified as the stronger side with a power advantage of 2.9 points.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play data is not specified in available records.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data used for both teams.
  • xVariable: Istra 1961 lead with a power score of 66.19 against Slaven Koprivnica's 63.27.
  • Market: Baseline split: Istra 1961 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Slaven Koprivnica 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
Istra 1961 L. Cabello
L. Cabello
VS
Slaven Koprivnica M. Gregurina
M. Gregurina
0.88
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.69
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Hajduk Split Rank: 75 D
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 69 L
Varaždin Rank: 71 L
Rijeka Rank: 75 D
Osijek Rank: 68 W
Slaven Koprivnica Rank: 63 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Varaždin Rank: 70 L
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 85 L
Osijek Rank: 68 L
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 84 L
Gorica Rank: 64 W
Istra 1961 Rank: 66 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 3 - 3
3
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
66.19
63.27
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Istra 1961
Slaven Koprivnica
Power Score
66.19
63.27
League Position
6
9
Global Rank
401
495

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.

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vs
Istra 1961 — Opponent-weighted form score
Slaven Koprivnica — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Istra 1961 Slaven Koprivnica

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Istra 1961 Istra 1961 Home
8 matches
Slaven Koprivnica SLB Away
Match Record
2
Wins
3
3
Draws
3
3
Losses
2
Goals
9
Goals Scored
9
9
Goals Conceded
9
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-13T00:14:15+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 15, 2026, 04:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Aldo Drosina
Capacity
9800
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

1
Franko Kolic
Franko Kolic Goalkeeper
6.84
94
Hamza Jaganjac
Hamza Jaganjac Centre Forward
6.78
25
Gustavo Albarracín
Gustavo Albarracín Defensive Midfield
6.42
80
Ivan Saranic
Ivan Saranic Attacking Midfield
7.05
30
Nik Skafar Zuzic
Nik Skafar Zuzic Left Wing
6.44
3
Mohamed Nasraoui
Mohamed Nasraoui Right Back
6.67
13
Niko Sepic
Niko Sepic Left Back
6.31
88
Daouda Doumbia
Daouda Doumbia Defensive Midfield
6.53
22
Emil Frederiksen
Emil Frederiksen Right Wing
8.24
44
Rene Hrvatin
Rene Hrvatin Right Back
6.43
16
Samuli Miettinen
Samuli Miettinen Left Back
6.4

Starting XI ▼

30
Karlo Sentic
Karlo Sentic Goalkeeper
6.7
90
Ilija Nestorovski
Ilija Nestorovski Centre Forward
7.4
5
Ivan Cvetko
Ivan Cvetko Left Back
6.21
77
Itsuki Urata
Itsuki Urata Left Back
6.31
23
Arnór Gauti Jónsson
Arnór Gauti Jónsson Defensive Midfield
6.38
21
Ljuban Crepulja
Ljuban Crepulja Defensive Midfield
6.65
11
Josip Mitrovic
Josip Mitrovic Right Wing
6.48
22
A. Adeshina
A. Adeshina Attacking Midfield
6.35
8
Lovro Banovec
Lovro Banovec Left Wing
6.52
18
Filip Kruselj
Filip Kruselj Right Back
6.22
4
Dominik Kovacic
Dominik Kovacic Right Back
6.32

CONCLUSION

Istra 1961 enter this home fixture with a narrow power edge and superior form indicators that could influence proceedings at Stadion Aldo Drosina. Their sixth-place standing provides a platform to build consistency against a Slaven Koprivnica side positioned ninth and seeking improvement. The visitors face the task of overcoming a form deficit while adapting to the hosts' organized setup. Limited insight into efficiency and transition phases places emphasis on general play patterns. Both teams operate within a competitive league segment where positional gains remain attainable. Istra will aim to leverage home conditions to secure a positive result while Slaven look for opportunities to disrupt the established rhythm.