HNK Gorica vs Istra 1961 Pula: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 12 December

Prediction

HNK Gorica

L L L W L

10th place in Croatia 1.Division

? - ?

12/12/2026 12:00

Istra 1961 Pula

L D W D W

6th place in Croatia 1.Division

Croatia 1.Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for HNK Gorica vs Istra 1961 Pula on 12 December 2026 (kick-off: 12:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full HNK Gorica vs Istra 1961 Pula preview before placing your bet.

HNK Gorica are currently 10th with 0 points after 1 match.
Istra 1961 Pula sit 6th with 0 points from 1 match.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 12/12/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 ZNK Osijek	3	1	1	0	0	2	0	2
02 Dinamo Zagreb	3	1	1	0	0	2	0	2
03 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb	3	1	1	0	0	3	2	1
04 NK Varteks Varazdin	3	1	1	0	0	2	1	1
05 Rijeka	3	1	1	0	0	2	1	1
06 Istra 1961 Pula	0	1	0	0	1	2	3	-1
07 Hajduk Split	0	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1
08 Rudes	0	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1
09 Slaven Belupo	0	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2
10 HNK Gorica	0	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2

HNK Gorica Last 6 matches

02/08/2026 02:00

HNK Gorica 0 - 2 ZNK Osijek Croatia 1.Division

23/07/2026 23:00

HNK Gorica 0 - 2 FC Shakhtar Donetsk International Club Friendly

19/07/2026 21:10

HNK Gorica 1 - 2 St. Pauli International Club Friendly

16/07/2026 22:00

HNK Gorica 1 - 0 FK Epitsentr Dunayivtsi International Club Friendly

13/07/2026 22:30

HNK Gorica 0 - 2 Goztepe International Club Friendly

10/07/2026 00:30

NK Brezice 1 - 5 HNK Gorica International Club Friendly

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Istra 1961 Pula

01/08/2026 23:30

Istra 1961 Pula 2 - 3 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Croatia 1.Division

25/07/2026 21:00

Lecce 2 - 2 Istra 1961 Pula International Club Friendly

21/07/2026 23:25

Istra 1961 Pula 5 - 2 NK Orijent Rijeka International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 23:00

Udinese 2 - 2 Istra 1961 Pula International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 00:00

Istra 1961 Pula 2 - 1 Milton Keynes Dons International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 15:30

NK Publikum Celje 1 - 1 Istra 1961 Pula International Club Friendly

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Croatia 1.Division

Played games

Goals

Scored

389

Avg. per game

1.30

Conceded

396

Avg. per game

1.32

Scored

369

Avg. per game

1.29

Conceded

385

Avg. per game

1.35

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

209 (70%)91 (30%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

196 (69%)90 (31%)

HNK Gorica

Recent matches

Istra 1961 Pula

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

HNK Gorica

Istra 1961 Pula

Shots

HNK Gorica

Total shots

9.84 avg / game

Blocked

323 total

Avg. 2.74

Istra 1961 Pula

Total shots

9.07 avg / game

Blocked

290 total

Avg. 2.34

HNK Gorica Pass Istra 1961 Pula

Total passes

61959

Avg. 369 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

68790

Avg. 402 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

HNK Gorica

300

Played games

Istra 1961 Pula

286

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.27

3.96

1188

Corners

1032

3.61

4.78

1434

Throw-ins

1550

5.42

0.93

280

Offsides

363

1.27

2.25

675

GK saves

609

2.13

HNK Gorica

DISCIPLINARY

Istra 1961 Pula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.00

601

599

2.09

0.10

0.09

7.58

2275

Fouls

2415

8.44

6.93

2079

Tackles

2422

8.47

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How We Build the HNK Gorica vs Istra 1961 Pula Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for HNK Gorica vs Istra 1961 Pula on 12 December 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Croatia 1.Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

HNK Gorica vs Istra 1961 Pula Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess HNK Gorica's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Istra 1961 Pula's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Croatia 1.Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Croatia 1.Division standings and the Croatia 1.Division form table to understand exactly where HNK Gorica and Istra 1961 Pula sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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