Slaven Belupo vs Istra 1961

Slaven Belupo recorded 3 wins and 2 losses in its last 5 home games. It scored 2.0 goals per game at home, above 1.8 across its last 5 games, with its home attack improving. At home, 7 of 11 goals conceded came in the first half, while 6 of 10 goals scored came in the second half. The improved scoring and 3 wins support Slaven Belupo, but it conceded 2.2 goals per game at home against 2.0 in its last 5, leaving its second-half scoring to shape the result.

Istra 1961 recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in its last 5 away games. It scored 1.4 goals per game away, below 1.6 across its last 5, with its away attack declining. On the road, 5 of 8 goals conceded came in the first half, while 5 of 7 goals scored came in the second half. The away record and scoring decline weigh against Istra 1961, leaving its second-half goals as a route to points.

Slaven Belupo went 2-1-2 against Istra 1961 in their last 5 meetings. Slaven Belupo scored 1.0 goal per game in those meetings, compared with 1.6 for Istra 1961. The even series record settles nothing for this match.