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Vukovar vs Istra 1961 takes place on February 7, 2026, in the Croatian HNL at Stadion HNK Cibalia. Based on recent form, head-to-head stats, and squad news, this matchup points towards both teams scoring and a close contest. Our best bets include a double chance on Istra 1961, over goals markets, and specific player goal markets.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
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23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 29 | 34 | -5 | 30 | L L L D W |
| 9 |
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23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 26 | 41 | -15 | 20 | D D W L L |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| Home | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Away | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 14% | 64% | 23% |
| Home | 20% | 70% | 10% |
| Away | 8% | 58% | 33% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| Home | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Away | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 14% | 67% | 19% |
| Home | 20% | 70% | 10% |
| Away | 9% | 64% | 27% |
Vukovar hosts Istra 1961 at Stadion HNK Cibalia on February 7, 2026, in a key league clash. Both teams are looking to improve their standing, with Istra 1961 showing excellent form recently. Expect an intense match with goals likely from both sides as indicated by recent scores and head-to-head history.
Vukovar's squad features strong offensive players like Leoni Gastaldelo and Rafael Camacho, aiming to capitalize on home advantage. Istra 1961's lineup, including S. Bangura and S. Prevljak, offers a potent attacking threat. Injuries are not reported as affecting key players significantly.
If Vukovar manages to score first in {homeTeam} vs {awayTeam}, it could energize their attack, however, given their recent form and previous head-to-head results, Istra 1961 remains resilient, especially considering their consistency in recent fixtures. A late goal scenario seems more probable given the current form of both teams.
Vukovar's recent 4-2-3-1 formation indicates an attacking approach, but their defensive frailties could be exploited by Istra 1961's disciplined pressing game. Expect Istra 1961 to utilize quick transitions and set pieces to create scoring opportunities, making the over 2.5 goals market a strong consideration.
See below all the main information for this match.
Vukovar has been inconsistent but shows resilience at home, while Istra 1961 is in good form and has a balanced attack. Expect a competitive match with potential for goals from both sides.
Based on recent form and head-to-head results, a draw or narrow win for Istra 1961 are the most likely outcomes.
Over 2.5 goals is a reasonable bet considering both teams' recent scoring trends and previous fixtures at Stadion HNK Cibalia.