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The HNL fixture on January 25, 2026, at Stadion Poljud promises to be a fascinating encounter, and our Hajduk Split vs Istra 1.751 prediction is here to guide you through the form, tactics, and betting tips. With both teams enjoying strong recent runs, this match is shaping up to be a highlight of the Croatian football calendar.
Let’s start with the basics: Hajduk Split are currently sitting pretty in 2nd place with 34 points, while Istra 1.751 are not far behind in 4th, boasting 23 points. Recent form? Both sides are on a roll. Hajduk have won five on the bounce, while Istra 1.751 have four wins and a draw in their last five. At home, Hajduk Split have been solid, picking up six wins at Poljud, but their form hasn’t been flawless. Istra 1.751, meanwhile, have shown they’re no pushovers on the road, grabbing three away wins so far.
When it comes to head to head battles, history leans heavily in Hajduk’s favor. Out of 64 meetings, Hajduk have triumphed 36 times, Istra 1.751 have 14 wins, and 14 matches have ended all square. However, the recent trend is a bit more balanced: in their last six encounters, Hajduk have two wins, Istra one, and three draws. Their most recent meeting saw Hajduk Split edge out Istra 2-1, a reminder that these games are rarely straightforward.
Both teams like to play with purpose, but expect Hajduk Split to dominate possession (forecasted at 64%). The home side are predicted to fire off 16 shots (six on target), while Istra 1.751 are expected to muster seven attempts, with two testing the keeper. Corners should favor Hajduk (six to two), and the card count is tipped at two yellows for the hosts and three for the visitors. With a squad value of €41.83m versus Istra’s €14.5m, the financial gap is clear, but Istra have shown they can punch above their weight—just ask Dinamo Zagreb, whom they beat 2-1 in November.
Now, let’s get into the numbers and betting tips. The odds are stacked in favor of Hajduk Split: a home win sits at 1.75, a draw at 4.0, and an Istra 1.751 win at a tempting 6.2. But here’s where it gets interesting—NerdyTips’ AI recommends the under 3.5 goals market as the best value, with odds of 1.28 and a confidence rating of 4.1/10. This suggests a tight affair, with both teams expected to keep things relatively cagey.
To sum up, our Hajduk Split vs Istra 1.751 prediction is for a closely fought match, with value in the under 3.5 goals market. While Hajduk Split are favorites on paper and by the bookies, don’t be shocked if Istra 1.751 spring a surprise. As always, keep an eye on the lineups and late team news before placing your bets. Enjoy the game—and may your predictions be as sharp as our AI’s!
The HNL fixture on January 25, 2026, at Stadion Poljud promises to be a fascinating encounter, and our Hajduk Split vs Istra 1.751 prediction is here to guide you through the form, tactics, and betting tips. With both teams enjoying strong recent runs, this match is shaping up to be a highlight of the Croatian football calendar.
Let’s start with the basics: Hajduk Split are currently sitting pretty in 2nd place with 34 points, while Istra 1.751 are not far behind in 4th, boasting 23 points. Recent form? Both sides are on a roll. Hajduk have won five on the bounce, while Istra 1.751 have four wins and a draw in their last five. At home, Hajduk Split have been solid, picking up six wins at Poljud, but their form hasn’t been flawless. Istra 1.751, meanwhile, have shown they’re no pushovers on the road, grabbing three away wins so far.
When it comes to head to head battles, history leans heavily in Hajduk’s favor. Out of 64 meetings, Hajduk have triumphed 36 times, Istra 1.751 have 14 wins, and 14 matches have ended all square. However, the recent trend is a bit more balanced: in their last six encounters, Hajduk have two wins, Istra one, and three draws. Their most recent meeting saw Hajduk Split edge out Istra 2-1, a reminder that these games are rarely straightforward.
Both teams like to play with purpose, but expect Hajduk Split to dominate possession (forecasted at 64%). The home side are predicted to fire off 16 shots (six on target), while Istra 1.751 are expected to muster seven attempts, with two testing the keeper. Corners should favor Hajduk (six to two), and the card count is tipped at two yellows for the hosts and three for the visitors. With a squad value of €41.83m versus Istra’s €14.5m, the financial gap is clear, but Istra have shown they can punch above their weight—just ask Dinamo Zagreb, whom they beat 2-1 in November.
Now, let’s get into the numbers and betting tips. The odds are stacked in favor of Hajduk Split: a home win sits at 1.75, a draw at 4.0, and an Istra 1.751 win at a tempting 6.2. But here’s where it gets interesting—NerdyTips’ AI recommends the under 3.5 goals market as the best value, with odds of 1.28 and a confidence rating of 4.1/10. This suggests a tight affair, with both teams expected to keep things relatively cagey.
To sum up, our Hajduk Split vs Istra 1.751 prediction is for a closely fought match, with value in the under 3.5 goals market. While Hajduk Split are favorites on paper and by the bookies, don’t be shocked if Istra 1.751 spring a surprise. As always, keep an eye on the lineups and late team news before placing your bets. Enjoy the game—and may your predictions be as sharp as our AI’s!
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Hajduk Split didn't play better in the last H2H match!
U3.5 -357
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -3572 520
Istra 1961 is expected to win with odds of 520Under 3.5 -357
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes 100
Both teams are expected to scoreX2&U4.5 178
Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
0:1
1:2
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25
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9
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4
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Istra 1961 |
19-Oct-25
0:3
| Hajduk Split ![]() |
Hajduk Split |
03-Aug-25
2:1
| Istra 1961 ![]() |
Hajduk Split |
23-Apr-25
0:1
| Istra 1961 ![]() |
Istra 1961 |
15-Feb-25
1:1
| Hajduk Split ![]() |
Hajduk Split |
09-Nov-24
1:1
| Istra 1961 ![]() |
Istra 1961 |
25-Aug-24
1:1
| Hajduk Split ![]() |
Istra 1961 |
12-May-24
1:1
| Hajduk Split ![]() |
Hajduk Split |
02-Mar-24
1:0
| Istra 1961 ![]() |
Istra 1961 |
26-Nov-23
0:2
| Hajduk Split ![]() |
| 31 Jan |
Gorica.
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| Hajduk Split.
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| 25 Jan | L |
Hajduk Split.
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1:2
| Istra 1961.
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| 17 Jan | W |
Hajduk Split.
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2:0
| Siroki Brije.
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| 14 Jan | W |
Hajduk Split.
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4:0
| Posusje.
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| 11 Jan | W |
Croatia Z.
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1:2
| Hajduk Split.
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| 21 Dec | W |
Hajduk Split.
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2:1
| Vukovar 1991.
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| 13 Dec | W |
Lok. Zagreb.
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1:3
| Hajduk Split.
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| 06 Dec | D |
Din. Zagreb.
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1:1
| Hajduk Split.
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| 29 Nov | D |
Hajduk Split.
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1:1
| NK Varazdin.
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| 22 Nov | L |
Rijeka.
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5:0
| Hajduk Split.
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| 30 Jan | Istra 1961. |
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Lok. Zagreb.![]() | |
| 25 Jan | W | Hajduk Split. |
1:2 |
Istra 1961.![]() |
| 10 Jan | W | Istra 1961. |
6:1 |
Opatija.![]() |
| 19 Dec | W | NK Varazdin. |
1:3 |
Istra 1961.![]() |
| 14 Dec | D | Istra 1961. |
1:1 |
Rijeka.![]() |
| 07 Dec | W | Osijek. |
1:5 |
Istra 1961.![]() |
| 29 Nov | D | Istra 1961. |
1:1 |
Slaven Belup.![]() |
| 23 Nov | L | Gorica. |
1:0 |
Istra 1961.![]() |
| 09 Nov | W | Istra 1961. |
2:1 |
Dinamo Z.![]() |
| 05 Nov | L | Kurilovec. |
2:1 |
Istra 1961.![]() |
Croatia - HNL| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinamo Zagreb | 19 | 41-16 | 41 |
| 2 |
HNK Hajduk | 19 | 30-19 | 37 |
| 3 |
Istra 1961 | 19 | 26-24 | 29 |
| 4 |
HNK Rijeka | 19 | 31-22 | 28 |
| 5 |
NK Slaven | 19 | 28-30 | 27 |
| 6 |
NK Varazdin | 19 | 24-26 | 26 |
| 7 |
NK Lokomotiva | 19 | 22-31 | 22 |
| 8 |
HNK Gorica | 19 | 22-29 | 19 |
| 9 |
Vukovar | 19 | 20-34 | 15 |
| 10 |
NK Osijek | 19 | 16-29 | 14 |