Istra 1961 Pula vs HNK Gorica: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 February

Betiball's prediction for Istra 1961 Pula vs HNK Gorica on 21 February 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Istra 1961 Pula vs HNK Gorica preview before placing your bet.

Istra 1961 Pula vs HNK Gorica: Starting Lineups Time : 21/02/2026 10:00

Istra 1961 Pula
0 - 2
Finished
HNK Gorica
73' event Nik Skafar Zuzic / Emil Frederiksen
72' event Marcel Heister / Niko Sepic
63' event Silvio Gorican / Vinko Rozic
63' event Antonio Mauric / Israel Ayuma
61' event Israel Ayuma
60' event Stjepan Loncar
57' event Filip Taraba / Raul Kumar
event 86' Stjepan Kucis / Domagoj Pavicic
event 80' Mateo Les / Jurica Prsir
event 79' Jurica Prsir Goal awarded
event 77' Jurica Prsir
event 72' Stefan Peric
event 67' Luka Vrzic / Bruno Bogojevic
event 67' Ante Erceg / Sule Wisdom Aondowase
event 41' Domagoj Pavicic
73' event Nik Skafar Zuzic / Emil Frederiksen
event 86' Stjepan Kucis / Domagoj Pavicic
72' event Marcel Heister / Niko Sepic
event 80' Mateo Les / Jurica Prsir
63' event Silvio Gorican / Vinko Rozic
event 79' Jurica Prsir Goal awarded
63' event Antonio Mauric / Israel Ayuma
event 77' Jurica Prsir
61' event Israel Ayuma
event 72' Stefan Peric
60' event Stjepan Loncar
event 67' Luka Vrzic / Bruno Bogojevic
57' event Filip Taraba / Raul Kumar
event 67' Ante Erceg / Sule Wisdom Aondowase
event 41' Domagoj Pavicic
Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula
Substitutions
#77 Agada
#20 Dukan Ahmeti
#25 Gustavo Albarracín
#11 Silvio Gorican
#26 Marcel Heister
#44 Rene Hrvatin
#8 Antonio Mauric
#40 Jan Paus-Kunst
#30 Nik Skafar Zuzic
#23 Leo Stulac
#24 Filip Taraba
#6 Baba Yatera
Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula HNK Gorica HNK Gorica
6Shots15
3Shots on Goal4
15Fouls9
4Corner Kick4
9Free kick15
1Offside3
2Yellow card1
2Save3
15Successful Tackles7
5Interceptions12
30Long pass18
4Successful center5
1Shots off goal8
0Hit The Post1
2Blocked3
14Tackle6
6Dribbles5
26Throw-in25
499Passes315
115Attacks84
59Dangerous attacks50
0Corner Kicks(HT)3
1BigChances3
1BigChancesMissed1
4ShotsInsideBox14
2ShotsOutsideBox1
47DuelsWon53
0.49ExpectedGoals1.76
0.48xGOT1.2
15Touches In Opposition Box27
25AccurateCrosses18
37GroundDuelsWon37
10AerialDuelsWon16
15Clearances38
HNK Gorica HNK Gorica
Substitutions
#9 Filip Cuic
#64 Theo Epailly
#50 Ante Erceg
#99 Medin Gashi
#35 Zvonimir Josic
#14 Stjepan Kucis
#5 Mateo Les
#1 Muhamed Sahinovic
#20 Luka Vrzic
#30 Darijan Radelic Zarkov
Commentary
86' HNK Gorica — substitution: Stjepan Kucis / Domagoj Pavicic
80' HNK Gorica — substitution: Mateo Les / Jurica Prsir
79' VAR review - HNK Gorica
77' Goal! Jurica Prsir - HNK Gorica
73' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Nik Skafar Zuzic / Emil Frederiksen
72' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Marcel Heister / Niko Sepic
72' Stefan Peric - HNK Gorica receive a yellow card
67' HNK Gorica — substitution: Luka Vrzic / Bruno Bogojevic
67' HNK Gorica — substitution: Ante Erceg / Sule Wisdom Aondowase
63' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Silvio Gorican / Vinko Rozic
63' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Antonio Mauric / Israel Ayuma
61' Israel Ayuma - Istra 1961 Pula receive a yellow card
60' Stjepan Loncar - Istra 1961 Pula receive a yellow card
57' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Filip Taraba / Raul Kumar
41' Goal! Domagoj Pavicic - HNK Gorica

How We Build the Istra 1961 Pula vs HNK Gorica Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Istra 1961 Pula vs HNK Gorica on 21 February 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 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.

Istra 1961 Pula vs HNK Gorica Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Istra 1961 Pula's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against HNK Gorica'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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Istra 1961 Pula and HNK Gorica sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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