Istra 1961

Istra 1961 enter this encounter with solid momentum, having scored seven goals across three home league matches and remaining undefeated in four straight matches across all competitions. HNK Gorica have struggled to generate results on the road, losing all three of their away league matches while averaging just 0.33 goals scored per away fixture. Given Gorica's winless league record this season and Istra's steady output led by E. Frederiksen with seven goals, backing the hosts to secure at least a point offers strong alignment with current form.

Istra 1961 have demonstrated strong scoring numbers at home, averaging 2.3 goals per game across their three home league fixtures. In contrast, Rudes have struggled on the road, suffering three consecutive away league defeats with a high concession rate of 2.7 goals per away match. Additionally, Istra 1961 have won the last four direct clashes between these sides and have never lost a home encounter against Rudes in the provided head-to-head record.

Istra 1961 carry a pronounced quality advantage into this cup tie, having demonstrated consistent scoring ability against top-flight defences by netting multiple goals against Dinamo Zagreb, Rijeka, and Hajduk Split. Zagorec navigated past Granicar Kotoriba with a 2-1 win, but the defensive demands against higher-division opposition are substantially greater. The gulf in competitive level across all areas of the pitch makes an away victory the most probable outcome.

NK Varazdin or Draw — 76% confidence

Varazdin have been formidable on their own ground, winning all three home matches while conceding only a single goal. In contrast, Istra have failed to win either of their away league fixtures this campaign. Covering the home win and the draw provides a solid position backed by Varazdin's strong home form and position in the top two.

Yes — 70% confidence

Both teams have scored in 100 percent of their league fixtures this season, with each side netting 11 goals across five rounds. Istra have scored at least twice in each of their two away fixtures, while also conceding at least two in four of their five matches overall.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Both teams have scored in 100 percent of their league fixtures this season, with each side netting 11 goals across five rounds. Istra have scored at least twice in each of their two away fixtures, while also conceding at least two in four of their five matches overall.

Varazdin have been formidable on their own ground, winning all three home matches while conceding only a single goal. In contrast, Istra have failed to win either of their away league fixtures this campaign. Covering the home win and the draw provides a solid position backed by Varazdin's strong home form and position in the top two.

All four of Istra 1961's league fixtures this season have produced at least 3 total goals (2-3, 2-2, 3-0, 2-3), averaging 4.25 total goals per game. Dinamo Zagreb boast an average of 3.0 goals scored per match in league play, and 80% of the last 10 head-to-head meetings between these teams have finished over the 2.5 line.

Dinamo Zagreb have started the HNL campaign flawlessly with 3 consecutive wins and a +8 goal difference. While Istra have displayed good attacking moments, they have lost two of four league matches and have been beaten in 7 of their last 10 meetings against Dinamo.

Dinamo Zagreb or Draw — 82% confidence

Dinamo Zagreb have started the HNL campaign flawlessly with 3 consecutive wins and a +8 goal difference. While Istra have displayed good attacking moments, they have lost two of four league matches and have been beaten in 7 of their last 10 meetings against Dinamo.

Over 2.5 Goals — 78% confidence

All four of Istra 1961's league fixtures this season have produced at least 3 total goals (2-3, 2-2, 3-0, 2-3), averaging 4.25 total goals per game. Dinamo Zagreb boast an average of 3.0 goals scored per match in league play, and 80% of the last 10 head-to-head meetings between these teams have finished over the 2.5 line.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Historical head-to-head encounters heavily favor a low-scoring outcome, with 8 of the past 10 matches staying Under 2.5 goals and an average of only 1.6 goals per fixture. Rijeka have also struggled for goals recently, failing to score in their last two competitive matches.