Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961
Who won Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961?
Hajduk Split 2 Istra 1961 2, full time in Croatian 1. HNL. Our model's pre-match pick was Hajduk Split to win, which did not land. Before this meeting the sides had met 2 times in the fixtures we hold, with Hajduk Split winning 2, Istra 1961 winning 0 and 0 drawn.
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Hajduk Split 2–2 Istra 1961
Hajduk Split dominated for large stretches but couldn't hold on, as Istra 1961 levelled through a 90th-minute strike to nick a point from Poljud in a dramatic Croatian HNL opener.
Our pick
Hajduk Split to win
Result
2:2HAJ v IST
Hajduk Split and Istra 1961 drew 2-2.
4 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.
Assist: Simun Hrgovic
Hajduk Split Drop Two Points at Home as Istra Snatch 2-2 Draw with Last-Gasp Goal
Hajduk Split dominated for large stretches but couldn't hold on, as Istra 1961 levelled through a 90th-minute strike to nick a point from Poljud in a dramatic Croatian HNL opener.
Read full report →- 15'assist: Simun HrgovicRokas Pukstas
- 42'Left foot shot
Emil Frederiksen - 56'off: Luka Hodak
Dalisson de Almeida - 56'off: Michele Sego
Marko Livaja - 56'
Antonio Mauric - 60'Foul
Marin Soticek - 64'Foul
Samuli Miettinen - 67'off: Nik Skafar ZuzicVinko Rozic
- 67'Dukan Ahmeti
- 80'off: Niko Sigur
Mathieu Acapandié - 80'off: R. Hrvatin
Advan Kadusic - 84'Right foot shotMarko Livaja
- 87'off: Marin Soticek
Dario Melnjak - 90+5'Right foot shotDukan Ahmeti
+5 more events without full detail from the data feed.
How the result affects the Croatian 1. HNL standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 | Osijek | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 3 | Varaždin | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 4 | Hajduk Split | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 5 | Rijeka | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 | Lokomotiva Zagreb | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | Istra 1961 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | Slaven Koprivnica | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
What was the final score of Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961?
The match finished 2-2 to neither side - it ended in a draw.
When did Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961 take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 9 August 2026.
📊 Match recap and data context
Hajduk Split and Istra 1961 drew 2-2 in Croatian 1. HNL play. Our model favored a Hajduk Split win at 67% probability, but the pick missed as the visitors fought back to secure a point. Both sides found the net twice in an open contest that defied recent form; Hajduk had won zero of their last five matches while Istra arrived winless in four. The draw halted Hajduk's historical dominance in the fixture, where they had won both previous meetings. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The draw left both sides static in the table; Hajduk remained 7th while Istra held 6th, separated by 1 point. Neither team gained ground on the playoff positions, and our AI engine assessed this as a missed opportunity for both to build momentum. The result reflected their recent struggles; both have won just once in their last 5 matches combined.
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