HNK Gorica vs NK Istra 1961 kicks off 27 April 2026 at 16:00. Croatian Football League fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
HNK Gorica vs NK Istra 1961 Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/27
| Average Odds | 1 | X | 2 | Handicap | Goals | Over | Under | Corners | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-match odds | 1.85 | 3.20 | 3.75 | 0.92 | 0.87 | 2.50 | 0.98 | 0.83 | 8.50 | 0.80 | 0.90 |
NK Istra 1961
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- 21 Feb 2026 NK Istra 1961 0 - 2 HNK Gorica W
- 23 Nov 2025 HNK Gorica 1 - 0 NK Istra 1961 W
- 29 Aug 2025 NK Istra 1961 1 - 0 HNK Gorica L
- 12 Apr 2025 HNK Gorica 3 - 2 NK Istra 1961 W
- 31 Jan 2025 NK Istra 1961 0 - 0 HNK Gorica D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinamo Zagreb
|
41 | 29 | 6 | 6 | +69 | 93 | W W W D W |
| 2 |
Hajduk Split
|
41 | 22 | 9 | 10 | +21 | 75 | W W W D L |
| 3 |
NK Varteks Varazdin
|
41 | 16 | 13 | 12 | +1 | 61 | L D W W W |
| 4 |
Rijeka
|
41 | 16 | 9 | 16 | +4 | 57 | L W L D L |
| 5 |
NK Istra 1961
|
41 | 15 | 10 | 16 | -2 | 55 | W L L L L |
| 6 |
Slaven Belupo
|
41 | 13 | 11 | 17 | -12 | 50 | D L L D L |
| 7 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
|
41 | 11 | 15 | 15 | -11 | 48 | L D W W W |
| 8 |
HNK Gorica
|
41 | 12 | 12 | 17 | -12 | 48 | W D L L W |
| 9 |
NK Osijek
|
41 | 10 | 12 | 19 | -21 | 42 | D L W L W |
| 10 |
HNK Vukovar 1991
|
31 | 5 | 9 | 17 | -29 | 24 | L D L W L |
| 11 |
HNK Sibenik
|
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 8 | D D L L L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 16:00.
Match preview
HNK Gorica host NK Istra 1961 in the Croatian Football League on Monday, 27 April 2026 at 16:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
HNK Gorica sit 8th in the Croatian Football League table with 48 points from 41 matches (12W · 12D · 17L). NK Istra 1961 are 5th with 55 points from 41 matches (15W · 10D · 16L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Croatian Football League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 38 times on record. HNK Gorica have won 16, NK Istra 1961 have won 9 and 13 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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HNK Gorica vs NK Istra 1961 — frequently asked
When is HNK Gorica vs NK Istra 1961 played?
Kick-off is in the Croatian Football League.
Where is HNK Gorica vs NK Istra 1961 played?
HNK Gorica host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has HNK Gorica vs NK Istra 1961 started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Monday, 27 April 2026 at 16:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow HNK Gorica vs NK Istra 1961 live?
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Which competition is HNK Gorica vs NK Istra 1961 part of?
The Croatian Football League in Croatia. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
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