The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Gorica are in the 6th position while the guesting Istra 1961 worry at 9th.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Gorica form and stats
Gorica have played 12 1. HNL games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 5-6-1 (wins-draws-losses). Three draws in a row here at ŠRC Velika Gorica for Gorica, who might be willing to risk more at some point in hope of a win.
Stress levels are on the rise for Gorica's attacking players as they have now played 449 minutes without scoring in a league game. L. Zwolinski was their last goal scorer.
Gorica are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 0-6 away versus Hajduk Split. Preceding that game was the home draw versus Rijeka that ended 0-0.
As you see from the result above, Gorica suffered greatly in their last game. Thankfully the team has a new chance to prove themselves in this one.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Gorica have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found five matches with the results: Won one, drawn two and lost two.
The Gorica fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 15 in 12 matches. From these home matches, Gorica have conceded only 9 goals.
Istra 1961 form and stats
Istra 1961 have only collected 5 points from their away games in the 1. HNL, after 1-2-9 (12 played). The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Istra 1961 have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone ten consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Inter Zapresic game.
Istra 1961's last game was the home draw against Slaven Koprivnica (1-1). A home win before that, celebrating 1-0 vs Varaždin.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Istra 1961 playing away and similar expectations, we found four relevant matches. Results were two Istra 1961 wins, zero draws and two defeats.
Goals are few and far between in Istra 1961's away league games. Only 5 goals from 12 travels. Istra 1961 have conceded 18 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
The two sides played each other earlier this season: Istra 1961 - Gorica 2-2. Head-2-head stats last seven meetings: three - three - one (Gorica wins - draws - Istra 1961 wins). As for goals, three matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), four had two or less.Top Goalscorers
 K. Lovrić 8 goals | P. Ndiaye 5 goals |  J. Suk 3 goals |
Gorica missing players
Istra 1961 missing players
| Gorica | Istra 1961 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 23 | 12 | 4 | Played | P | 3 | 12 | 23 |
| 8 | 5 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 8 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 9 | 13 |
| 26 | 15 | 5 | Scored | S | 1 | 5 | 18 |
| 35 | 9 | 2 | Conceded | C | 7 | 18 | 35 |
| 87% | 75% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | 91% |
| 83% | 67% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 67% | 74% |
| 48% | 25% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 17% | 35% |
| 30% | 17% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 8% | 22% |
| 9% | 8% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 8% | 9% |
| 48% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 25% | 43% |
| 30% | 50% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 17% | 17% |
| 35% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 67% | 48% |
| 4.8 | 4.9 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.7 | 3.7 | 4 |
| 5.3 | 5.2 | 4.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.3 | 5.4 | 5.7 |
| 3 | 2.5 | 1.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 9 | 3 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 230 | 124 | 41 | Total Shots | T S | 20 | 106 | 209 |
| 97 | 55 | 17 | Shots on Target | S O | 11 | 39 | 76 |
| 27% | 27% | 29% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 9% | 13% | 24% |
- Gorica have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Istra 1961 have scored away.
- Istra 1961 has the fewest matches over the total-line (8)
- Istra 1961 has the fewest points from losing position (2)
- Istra 1961 has the fewest scored goals (5) away
- Istra 1961 has the fewest scored goals in the second half (10)
- Istra 1961 has the most matches under the total-line (15)
- Istra 1961 have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb | 23 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 43 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 7 | 32 | 56 |
| 2 | Hajduk Split | 23 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 41 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 22 | 44 |
| 3 | Rijeka | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 36 | 26 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 41 |
| 4 | Osijek | 23 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 36 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 38 |
| 5 | Lokomotiva Zagreb | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 33 | 27 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 37 |
| 6 | Gorica | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 26 | 35 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 26 | -9 | 31 |
| 7 | Slaven Koprivnica | 23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 21 | 40 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 26 | -19 | 22 |
| 8 | Inter Zapresic | 23 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 27 | 43 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 22 | -16 | 17 |
| 9 | Istra 1961 | 23 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 35 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 18 | -17 | 16 |
| 10 | Varaždin | 23 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 37 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 21 | -21 | 15 |