ZNK Osijek vs Istra 1961 Pula: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 December

ZNK Osijek

W W W D L

7th place in Croatia 1.Division

2-2

20/12/2024 13:00

Istra 1961 Pula

W D D D W

6th place in Croatia 1.Division

Croatia 1.Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for ZNK Osijek vs Istra 1961 Pula on 20 December 2024 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full ZNK Osijek vs Istra 1961 Pula preview before placing your bet.

ZNK Osijek will face Istra 1961 Pula in Croatia 1.Division on December 20, 2024 at 13:00.
ZNK Osijek are currently 7th with 42 points after 36 matches.
Istra 1961 Pula sit 6th with 48 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.58.

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

13:00

2024-12-20

ZNK Osijek vs Istra 1961 Pula - Prediction & Odds

ZNK Osijek

Istra 1961 Pula

2024-12-20 13:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/12/2024

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

01 Dinamo Zagreb	65	36	19	8	9	69	41	28
02 Rijeka	65	36	18	11	7	49	21	28
03 Hajduk Split	63	36	17	12	7	49	34	15
04 NK Varteks Varazdin	49	36	11	16	9	28	24	4
05 Slaven Belupo	48	36	13	9	14	42	45	-3
06 Istra 1961 Pula	48	36	11	15	10	39	42	-3
07 ZNK Osijek	42	36	11	9	16	46	52	-6
08 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb	39	36	10	9	17	45	54	-9
09 HNK Gorica	37	36	9	10	17	29	51	-22
10 HNK Sibenik	30	36	7	9	20	28	60	-32

Head To Head

04/10/2024 12:00

Istra 1961 Pula

2 - 1

ZNK Osijek

CRO D1

20/04/2024 11:00

ZNK Osijek

1 - 2

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

10/02/2024 10:00

Istra 1961 Pula

1 - 0

ZNK Osijek

CRO D1

28/10/2023 12:10

ZNK Osijek

3 - 1

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

13/08/2023 12:55

Istra 1961 Pula

4 - 4

ZNK Osijek

CRO D1

26/04/2023 09:00

ZNK Osijek

1 - 0

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

Istra 1961 Pula

67%

Draw

17%

ZNK Osijek

17%

ZNK Osijek Last 6 matches

15/12/2024 10:00

NK Varteks Varazdin 0 - 0 ZNK Osijek

CRO D1

08/12/2024 12:30

ZNK Osijek 3 - 0 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

CRO D1

30/11/2024 10:00

Slaven Belupo 3 - 2 ZNK Osijek

CRO D1

24/11/2024 10:00

ZNK Osijek 2 - 2 Hajduk Split

CRO D1

10/11/2024 12:45

Rijeka 1 - 1 ZNK Osijek

CRO D1

02/11/2024 12:30

ZNK Osijek 2 - 0 HNK Gorica

CRO D1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Istra 1961 Pula

14/12/2024 12:30

Istra 1961 Pula 3 - 3 HNK Sibenik

CRO D1

07/12/2024 10:00

Istra 1961 Pula 0 - 0 NK Varteks Varazdin

CRO D1

01/12/2024 10:00

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1 - 2 Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

22/11/2024 13:00

Istra 1961 Pula 2 - 3 Slaven Belupo

CRO D1

09/11/2024 12:30

Hajduk Split 1 - 1 Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

03/11/2024 10:00

Istra 1961 Pula 0 - 1 Rijeka

CRO D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Croatia 1.Division

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

ZNK Osijek

Istra 1961 Pula

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.64

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.72

Scored

Avg. per game

0.36

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

18 (50%)18 (50%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

10 (28%)26 (72%)

ZNK Osijek

Recent matches

Istra 1961 Pula

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)22 14(39%)

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

/Yes

(56%)20 16(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)16 20(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

ZNK Osijek

Istra 1961 Pula

Shots

ZNK Osijek

Total shots

10.81 avg / game

Blocked

40 total

Avg. 5.00

Istra 1961 Pula

Total shots

9.75 avg / game

Blocked

30 total

Avg. 3.00

ZNK Osijek Pass Istra 1961 Pula

Total passes

13733

Avg. 392 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

13826

Avg. 384 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

ZNK Osijek

Played games

Istra 1961 Pula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.22

Clean sheets

0.36

5.03

181

Corners

134

3.72

18.61

670

Throw-ins

722

20.06

1.19

Offsides

1.94

3.31

119

GK saves

2.42

ZNK Osijek

DISCIPLINARY

Istra 1961 Pula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.08

2.50

0.03

0.17

11.11

400

Fouls

517

14.36

11.28

406

Tackles

471

13.08

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How We Build the ZNK Osijek vs Istra 1961 Pula Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for ZNK Osijek vs Istra 1961 Pula on 20 December 2024 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.

ZNK Osijek vs Istra 1961 Pula Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess ZNK Osijek'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 ZNK Osijek and Istra 1961 Pula sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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