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CroatiaCroatiaFounded 1964
Oriol Riera
Oriol RieraManager
Stadion Aldo Drosina
Home Venue
Stadion Aldo Drosina
9,800 capacity

Season Report & Analysis

Istra 1961 - League 2025/2026

Comprehensive statistical analysis of Istra 1961's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.

Istra 1961 is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 6th position with 30 points from 22 matches. The team represents Croatia in this competition.

The team's record of 8 wins from 22 matches represents a 34.8% win rate, showing mixed results throughout the campaign. With 29 goals scored and 34 goals conceded, the team achieved a -5 goal difference, indicating areas for improvement in both attack and defense. The team averaged 1.32 goals per game, demonstrating modest attacking output.

This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of Istra 1961's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 22 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.

Istra 1961 sits in position #6 with 30 points from 22 matches played this season.

Istra 1961 is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #6 with 30 points from 22 matches, achieving a record of 8 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses. The team averages 1.32 goals per game with a 34.8% win rate.

Istra 1961 has a goal difference of -5, having scored 29 goals and conceded 34 goals.Smail Prevljak tops the scoring charts with 8 goals. Emil Frederiksen leads in assists with 4, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.

Home and away performance analysis shows that Istra 1961 has earned 16 home pointscompared to 14 away points. The team demonstrates a slight home advantage with a 0.3% difference.

Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 2-3 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 59.1% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was Osijek vs Istra 1961, ending 1-5 with 6 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when Istra 1961 defeated Osijek 5-1 with a 4-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of Istra 1961's season.

This comprehensive analysis covers Istra 1961's performance in the 2025/2026 season in Croatia, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.

The top scorer leads the scoring charts with 8 goals. View goals, assists, and ratings for Istra 1961's squad.

Summary

Smail Prevljak leads Istra 1961's scoring charts with 8 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Emil Frederiksen has provided the most assists with 4, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 9 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.

These players represent the elite talent in Istra 1961, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.

Istra 1961 has earned 16 points at home and 14 points away. Performance is balanced across venues.

Home Advantage

+24.7%

Strong home advantage

Points per Game

1.45Home
1.17Away

Home vs Away Points

Performance Summary

Istra 1961's home advantage is 0.29 points per game, suggesting balanced performance regardless of venue. The team averages 1.45 points at home compared to 1.17 points away.

Istra 1961 has accumulated 16 points at home from 11 matches (4W 4D 3L) and 14 points away from 12 matches (4W 2D 6L). This balanced record demonstrates their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue, showing adaptability and mental strength in different environments.

Istra 1961 shows remarkable consistency across venues, with the most balanced home-away record - 16 home points and 14 away points - demonstrating their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue. This balanced approach indicates strong mental resilience and tactical adaptability.

Matches average 1.3 goals per game. The most common outcome is 2-3 total goals.

Average Goals per Match

2.68

Across 22 matches

Team Goals per Game

1.32

Goals scored per match

Goals per Match Distribution

Distribution by Percentage

0-1 goals
4 matches (18.2%)
2-3 goals
13 matches (59.1%)
4-5 goals
4 matches (18.2%)
6+ goals
1 matches (4.5%)

Summary

Across 22 completed matches for Istra 1961, the team's matches average 2.68 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 2-3 goals, representing 13 matches (59.1% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.

Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 18.2% of matches (4 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 5 times (22.7% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.

The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 1.32 goals per game average, reflecting a focus on defensive organization and strategic play. This distribution indicates that the team prioritizes defensive stability, making every goal valuable and matches often decided by fine margins and tactical execution.

Istra 1961 scores 1.32 goals per game while conceding 1.55. Overall points efficiency: 1.36 points per match.

Attack Efficiency

1.32

Goals per game

Defense Efficiency

1.55

Goals conceded per game

Points Efficiency

1.36

Points per game

Efficiency Analysis

Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively Istra 1961 converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 1.32 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 1.55 goals per game.

The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.Istra 1961 leads in points efficiency with 1.36 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.

Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. Istra 1961's goal difference of -5 reflects that the team concedes more goals than they score on average, suggesting defensive improvements are needed.

Istra 1961 has received 24 cards this season (24 yellow, 0 red) from 118 fouls.

Yellow Cards

241.09 per match

Red Cards

00.00 per match

Total Cards

241.09 per match

Total Fouls

1185.36 per match

Cards per Foul

0.203High frequency

Cards Distribution

Penalty Conversion

No penalty data available

Penalty statistics will appear here once data is collected

Disciplinary Events Overview

Disciplinary Analysis

Istra 1961 has demonstrated a relatively disciplined style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 24 total cards issued across 22 matches, with 24 yellow cards and 0 red cards. This translates to an average of 1.09 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.

Yellow card distribution shows that 100.0% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 1.09 yellow cards per match. The team recorded 118 total fouls, averaging 5.36 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.

Overall, the disciplinary record of Istra 1961 reflects a disciplined approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Istra 1961's current position (#6), recent form, and what's at stake.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Istra 1961's position, form, and what's at stake.

Summary

In a relegation six-pointer, Istra 1961 (6th, 30 pts) hosts Osijek (10th, 17 pts) with survival at stake. Istra 1961 has struggled recently, managing just 0 points from their last 3 matches. Osijek has also found points hard to come by, with only 0 points in their recent games.

A position battle sees Istra 1961 (6th, 30 pts) visit Rijeka (3th, 32 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 2 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Istra 1961's season objectives.

A European qualification battle sees Istra 1961 (6th, 30 pts) host Varaždin (4th, 32 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 2 positions and 2 points, making this a must-win for Istra 1961.

A must-win fixture for Istra 1961 (6th, 30 pts) as they host Hajduk Split (2th, 43 pts).

A European qualification battle sees Istra 1961 (6th, 30 pts) visit Lokomotiva Zagreb (7th, 29 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 1 position and 1 point, making this a must-win for Istra 1961.

Winter 2026 window: 0 incoming, 4 outgoing. Balanced this window.

Incoming
0
Outgoing
4
Spent
€0
Recouped
€0

Istra 1961 is a [Balanced] in the [Winter 2026 window]. Spent €0 and recouped €0, for a net of €0. Incoming moves: 0, outgoing moves: 4.

No transfers found.

Compare Istra 1961's transfer activity against other teams in the league during the Winter 2026 window.

TeamInboundOutboundSpentRecoupedNet
Istra 1961
04€0€0€0
Dinamo Zagreb
510€1,000,000€1,750,000+€750,000
Hajduk Split
45€0€800,000+€800,000
Rijeka
25€0€0€0
Varaždin
36€0€150,000+€150,000
Slaven Koprivnica
24€0€0€0
Lokomotiva Zagreb
43€0€0€0
Gorica
212€0€0€0
Vukovar
94€0€0€0
Osijek
03€0€0€0
Istra 1961
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Dinamo Zagreb
Activity (in/out)15
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€2,750,000
Net+€750,000
Hajduk Split
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€800,000
Net+€800,000
Rijeka
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Varaždin
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€150,000
Net+€150,000
Slaven Koprivnica
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Gorica
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Vukovar
Activity (in/out)13
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Osijek
Activity (in/out)3
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Monsef Bakrar
Monsef BakrarNew York CityDinamo Zagreb
€1,000,000
Mauro Perkovic
Mauro PerkovicDinamo ZagrebCracovia Kraków
€1,000,000
Filip Uremovic
Filip UremovicHajduk SplitKawasaki Frontale
€800,000
Dario Spikic
Dario SpikicDinamo ZagrebRio Ave
€600,000
Nikola Cavlina 
Nikola Cavlina Dinamo ZagrebComo
€150,000
Jaime Sierra
Jaime SierraVaraždinQabala
€150,000
Summary

The most aggressive spender is Dinamo Zagreb (€1,000,000 outlay), while Dinamo Zagreb leads receipts at €1,750,000. Net leaders are topped by Hajduk Split (+€800,000), with the largest deficit at Istra 1961 (€0). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Monsef Bakrar for €1,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.

See how Istra 1961's top performers compare against the league's best in goals, assists, and overall ratings.

Summary

This ranking compares Istra 1961's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where Istra 1961's players rank within the competition.

In the goal-scoring category, Istra 1961's top scorer Smail Prevljak ranks third in the competition with 8 goals, placing among the elite attacking talent in the league.

For assists, Istra 1961's top playmaker Emil Frederiksen ranks 7th in the competition with 4 assists, demonstrating solid playmaking quality.

In player ratings, Istra 1961's highest-rated player Emil Frederiksen ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with a 7.0 rating, contributing consistently to Istra 1961's performances.

Common questions about Istra 1961's performance, statistics, and season outlook answered.

What is Istra 1961's current position?

Istra 1961 is currently in position #6 with 30 points from 22 matches.

Who is Istra 1961's top scorer?

Smail Prevljak leads Istra 1961 with 8 goals this season.

How has Istra 1961 performed at home vs away?

Istra 1961 has earned 16 points at home and 14 points away. The team performs better at home.

What is Istra 1961's goal difference?

Istra 1961 has a goal difference of -5, having scored 29 goals and conceded 34 goals.

How many clean sheets has Istra 1961 kept?

Istra 1961 has kept 3 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.14 clean sheets per game.

What is Istra 1961's win rate?

Istra 1961 has a win rate of 34.8%, with 8 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses.