Osijek vs Istra 1961
Osijek 0–1 Istra 1961
Istra 1961 produced a disciplined away performance to beat Osijek 1-0 in the Croatian 1. HNL, handing the home side a result that will sting given their position in the table.
Istra 1961 claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.
A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.
The result has implications at both ends of the Istra 1961 end of the standings.
Istra 1961 Claim Surprise Win at Osijek to Pile Late-Season Pressure
Istra 1961 produced a disciplined away performance to beat Osijek 1-0 in the Croatian 1. HNL, handing the home side a result that will sting given their position in the table.
Read full report →- 13'Foul
- 16'Foul
- 45'assist: Emil Frederiksen
- 46'off: Ivano Kolarik
- 46'off: Miloš Jovičić
- 46'off: Niko Farkas
- 60'off: R. Hrvatin
- 60'off: Emil Frederiksen
- 61'off: Ivan Barić
- 61'Argument
- 67'Foul
- 70'off: Borna Barisic
- 72'off: Vinko Rozic
- 74'Foul
- 75'Foul
- 84'off: Marcel Heister
- 88'Foul
- 90+2'Foul
How the result affects the Croatian 1. HNL standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 36 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 86 |
| 2 |  Hajduk Split | 36 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 68 |
| 3 |  Varaždin | 36 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 54 |
| 4 |  Rijeka | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 53 |
| 5 |  Lokomotiva Zagreb | 36 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 44 |
| 6 |  Istra 1961 | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 43 |
| 7 |  Gorica | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 41 |
| 8 |  HNK Gorica | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 32 |
What was the final score of Osijek vs Istra 1961?
The match finished 0-1 to Istra 1961.
Who won Osijek vs Istra 1961?
Istra 1961 won the match 1-0.
When did Osijek vs Istra 1961 take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 10 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Osijek fell to Istra 1961 by a single goal in Croatian 1. HNL play. Our model favored an Osijek win at 48 percent probability, a pick that did not land. Osijek arrived in form with three wins in their last five matches, yet could not break through against a visiting side that had lost three of its previous five. Neither team managed a goal in the opening period, and the match remained scoreless until Istra found the decisive strike. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Osijek sit ninth while Istra occupy sixth, a 3-point gap in a competitive mid-table battle. Both sides have generated identical xG for (4.00) but Osijek's superior clean sheet record (60% vs 40%) reflects better defensive organization. Neither team has produced BTTS in recent outings. The May fixture arrives late in the season with both sides seeking stability before the finale.
Osijek v Istra 1961 · Croatian 1. HNL · 10/05/2026, 15:00:00