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Dinamo Zagreb Istra 1961 betting prediction


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The most likely scenario for this match is that Dinamo Zagreb will score several goals. Not only does the home club have the mass support of its fans, but it also has a much better squad than its opponent. It's worth noting that the last match between the two teams at this stadium was in January this year, when Dinamo Zagreb won 3-1. So expect a one-sided match, with the home side having several chances to score.
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Preview
Dinamo Zagreb and Istra meet at Stadion Maksimir, in a match for the 4th round of the 1. HNL. At this stadium, the head‑to‑head history favours the home team, since they have a record of 9 wins and 1 draw in the last 10 matches. Sure enough, the last time these teams met at this stadium, on 25‑01‑2025, in a match for the 1. HNL, Dinamo Zagreb won by (3‑1). The goals of the match were scored by M. Baturina (49' ), Sandro Kulenović (21' ) and Luka Stojković (61' ), for Dinamo Zagreb, and by Vinko Rozić (26' ), for Istra. In this match the home advantage may play an important role, as both teams present significant differences between home and away performances.

Analysis Dinamo Zagreb

The home team is currently in the 1st position of the league, with 6 points won, after 3 wins. In the penultimate match, they won in a home match against Vukovar, by (3‑0). In the last match, they won in an away match against Rijeka, by (0‑2). 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 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 22 goals scored and 20 conceded; against 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss at their stadium, with 32 goals scored and 9 conceded. Dinamo Zagreb has won 8, tied 1 and lost 1 of the last 10 home matches. They have presented defensive consistency, since they have only suffered goals in 3 of the last 10 matches, and their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches.

Dinamo Zagreb go into this match motivated after a 0-2 away win at Rijeka: Dion Beljo scored both goals in the first half to give his side all three points. The home side usually play a 4-3-3 tactical system, emphasising quick transitions and a more attacking style of play. The three men responsible for creating panic in the enemy's penalty area are Gabriel Vidovic, Dion Beljo and Mateo Lisica. It should be noted that the man who will be responsible for directing his team's attacking play is Croatian midfielder Josip Misic. The home coach won't be able to count on centre-back Raúl Torrente as he is currently recovering from a cruciate ligament rupture.

Confirmed Lineup: Ivan Nevistić, Moris Valincic, Scott Mckenna, Bruno Goda, Sergi Domínguez Viloria, Dejan Ljubičić, Josip Mišić, Gabriel Vidović, Mateo Lisica, Luka Stojković.
Coach: A. Čačić.

Analysis Istra

The away team is currently in the 6th position of the league, with 2 points won, after 2 draws and 1 loss. In the penultimate match, they tied in a home match against Lokomotiva Zagreb, by (2‑2). In the last match, they tied in an away match against Vukovar, 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 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 13 goals scored and 17 conceded; against 8 wins and 7 draws at their stadium, with 30 goals scored and 10 conceded. In the last 10 away matches Istra has won 1, tied 5 and lost 4. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In the last 20 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 6 of their 16 goals between minutes (31'‑45').

Istra go into this match on the back of a 1-1 draw away to Vukovar. The team coached by Goran Tomic usually play a 4-3-3 tactical system, with Saydou Bangura, Salim Fago Lawal and Vinko Rozic occupying the front three. It's worth noting that one of Istra's great strengths is their quick transitions, and their players are very skilful in this area. The away side's coach should be very pleased to have all the pieces available for this round of the Croatian top flight.

Confirmed Lineup: Franko Kolić, Filip Taraba, Ville Koski, Marcel Heister, Dario Marešić, Josip Radošević, Stjepan Lončar, Samson Adeniran Lawal, Antonio Mauric, Mamadou Saydou Bangura, Vinko Rozić.
Coach: G. Tomić.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Dinamo Zagreb vs Istra match, on 23 August 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Nigeria, goes to: Dinamo Zagreb to score over 1,5 goals ⇒ bet available on betfair.

The Dinamo Zagreb vs Istra on 23 August 2025 will be played at Zagreb, Stadion Maksimir.

The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy Nigeria, for the Dinamo Zagreb Istra match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by Dinamo Zagreb at with 100% of the tips.

 

1. HNL - 2025/2026

  • 14% 26 / 181 Games

  • Home team wins 34.62%
  • Draws 38.46%
  • Away team wins 26.92%
  • Over 1.5 84.62%
  • Over 2.5 50%
  • Over 3.5 23.08%
  • Goals 65
  • Goals /match 2.5
  • Goals /match home 1.38
  • Goals /match away 1.12
  • Both teams score 53.85%
  • Goals after 80' 18.46%
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