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Istra 1961 HNK Gorica betting prediction


Betting suggestion:

The most likely outcome for this match is a victory for Istra. In addition to the home team having the support of a large crowd, they are facing an opponent who could be very demotivated after losing all their away matches. It is worth noting that Istra has a superior squad compared to their opponent. Therefore, it is expected that the home team will confirm their favoritism and secure the three points.
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Preview
Istra and Gorica face at Stadion Aldo Drosina, in a match for the 20th round of the 1. HNL. In the last league head‑to‑head, played in 27‑10‑2024, Gorica got a home win by (1‑0). The head‑to‑head history at this stadium, favours the home team, since in the last 11 head‑to‑heads they won 4, tied 4 and lost 3. Accordingly, in the last head‑to‑head played at this stadium, for the 1. HNL, on 10‑08‑2024, Istra 1961 won by (2‑1). Dario Maresic (71' ) and Oleksandr Petrusenko (89' ) scored for Istra and Marko Kolar (84' ) for Gorica. Gorica registers significant differences between home and away results, so special attention is due to the home/away factor.

Analysis Istra

After 4 wins, 7 draws and 8 losses, the home team is in the 8th position, havinf won 19 points so far. In the last match, they have lost in an away match against Dinamo Zagreb by (3‑1), after in the previous match they have tied (2‑2) an away match against Osijek. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in away matches; against 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses at their stadium. In the last 9 home league matches Istra has a record of 2 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses, so they have won 10 points out of 27 possible.

They haven’t won any of the last 5 home matches for this competition. They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 19 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 7 times and have never been able to turn the score around. In the last 19 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 7 of their 19 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Istra 1961 enters this match demotivated after a 3-1 defeat on their visit to Dinamo Zagreb, with their only goal coming from Vinko Rozic. The home team typically plays in a 4-3-3 formation, with the central midfielders being Slavko Blagojevic, Antonio Mauric, and Beyatt Lekoueiry, the latter being key in driving the team's attacks. In this setup, the three forwards will be Salim Fago Lawal, Hamza Jaganjac, and Vinko Rozic. All players are available for this match.

Confirmed Lineup: Lovro Majkić, Dario Marešić, Marcel Heister, Ville Koski, Advan Kadusic, Moris Valincic, Beyatt Lekweiry, Antonio Mauric, Logi Róbertsson, Vinko Rozić, Hamza Jaganjac.
Coach: G. García García.

Analysis Gorica

The away team is currently in the 10th position of the league, with 16 points won, after 4 wins, 4 draws and 11 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in a home match against Lokomotiva Zagreb, by (1‑4). In the last match, they tied in a home match against Varaždin, by (1‑1). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 draws and 12 losses in away matches, with 9 goals scored and 29 conceded; against 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses at their stadium, with 23 goals scored and 13 conceded.

In this competition, they have a sequence of 9 losses in the last away matches. In their away matches there are a few frequent results: at half‑time 1‑0 (5 out of 9 matches) and after the 90' 2‑1 (4 out of 9 matches). Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 19 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 10 times and have never been able to turn the score around.

Gorica enters this match after a 1-1 draw at home against Varazdin, with their only goal coming from Ante Erceg. The away team typically plays in a 3-5-2 formation, focusing on quick transitions, particularly through the wide areas. In this setup, the two players responsible for causing trouble for the opposing defense are Filip Cuic and Ante Erceg. Coach Mario Carevic is expected to have all his players available.

Confirmed Lineup: Ivan Banić, Dino Mikanović, Jakov Gurlica, Mario Maloča, Krešimir Krizmanić, Mateo Leš, Merveil Ndockyt, Agon Elezi, Ivan Fiolić, Tibor Halilović, Ante Erceg.
Coach: S. Toplak.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Istra vs Gorica match, on 31 January 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy US, goes to: Istra wins ⇒ bet available on 1xbet.

The Istra vs Gorica on 31 January 2025 will be played at Pula, Stadion Aldo Drosina.

 

1. HNL - 2024/2025

  • 58% 105 / 180 Games

  • Home team wins 45.71%
  • Draws 31.43%
  • Away team wins 22.86%
  • Over 1.5 67.62%
  • Over 2.5 49.52%
  • Over 3.5 27.62%
  • Goals 261
  • Goals /match 2.49
  • Goals /match home 1.48
  • Goals /match away 1.01
  • Both teams score 50.48%
  • Goals after 80' 15.71%
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