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On April 7, 2026, Istra 1961 hosts Hajduk Split at Stadion Aldo Drosina in what promises to be an intense Croatian HNL fixture. With Hajduk Split showing solid form on the road, the best bets lean towards an away win or a draw, with aggressive play and set-piece opportunities likely to influence the outcome.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
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27 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 45 | 25 | 20 | 53 | W W L D W |
| 5 |
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27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 33 | 37 | -4 | 36 | W W L L L |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 |
| Home | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Away | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 15% | 56% | 30% |
| Home | 15% | 62% | 23% |
| Away | 14% | 50% | 36% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 16 | 5 | 6 |
| Home | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Away | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44% | 37% | 19% |
| Home | 43% | 50% | 7% |
| Away | 46% | 23% | 31% |
This match at Stadion Aldo Drosina on April 7, 2026, is critical for both teams' season ambitions in the Croatian HNL. Hajduk Split's recent away victories highlight their resilience and attacking potency, while Istra 1961's fluctuating form raises concerns for home advantage. Expect competitive tempo and disciplined defending.
Hajduk Split's squad benefits from recent success, with key players the likely starters, while Istra 1961’s injury reports remain uncertain but significant absences could tilt the balance. Both squads possess attacking options to impact the match score.
Given the strong recent form of HNK Hajduk Split and their historical dominance over Istra 1961, the early indications favor an away win or a draw. Expect tight play initially, but Hajduk Split's proven attacking edge suggests they could edge a victory. Counterattacks and set-pieces could be decisive.
Hajduk Split may adopt an aggressive pressing style, capitalizing on Istra 1961's vulnerabilities in transition. The match likely hinges on which team controls the midfield and leverages set pieces, making markets like 'Goals Over/Under' and 'Goals First Half' valuable for insight and betting.
See below all the main information for this match.
The match is scheduled for April 7, 2026, at Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula, Croatia.
Hajduk Split's strong away form and Istra 1961's recent inconsistent results suggest a slight advantage for Hajduk Split.
Hajduk Split is favored to win or at least secure a draw, with the most probable scoreline being a narrow victory or a draw.