NK Istra 1961 vs NK Osijek Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/09
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NK Istra 1961
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- 06 Mar 2026 NK Istra 1961 0 - 1 NK Osijek W
- 07 Dec 2025 NK Osijek 1 - 5 NK Istra 1961 L
- 21 Sep 2025 NK Istra 1961 2 - 1 NK Osijek L
- 25 May 2025 NK Osijek 1 - 1 NK Istra 1961 D
- 29 Mar 2025 NK Istra 1961 2 - 1 NK Osijek L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinamo Zagreb
|
40 | 29 | 5 | 6 | +68 | 92 | W W W W W |
| 2 |
Hajduk Split
|
41 | 23 | 8 | 10 | +20 | 77 | L W W W W |
| 3 |
Rijeka
|
40 | 17 | 8 | 15 | +8 | 59 | W L L W L |
| 4 |
NK Varteks Varazdin
|
40 | 14 | 14 | 12 | -2 | 56 | D W L D W |
| 5 |
NK Istra 1961
|
40 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 55 | L W W L L |
| 6 |
Slaven Belupo
|
41 | 14 | 10 | 17 | -9 | 52 | D L D L L |
| 7 |
HNK Gorica
|
41 | 11 | 12 | 18 | -15 | 45 | D D W D L |
| 8 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
|
40 | 9 | 15 | 16 | -17 | 42 | D L L D W |
| 9 |
NK Osijek
|
40 | 9 | 13 | 18 | -20 | 40 | W D D L W |
| 10 |
HNK Vukovar 1991
|
28 | 4 | 9 | 15 | -26 | 21 | L L L L D |
| 11 |
HNK Sibenik
|
11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 11 | D D L L L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 15:00.
Match preview
NK Osijek host NK Istra 1961 in the Croatian Football League on Saturday, 9 May 2026 at 15:00. The match is scheduled at Gradski Vrt Stadium, Osijek. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
NK Osijek sit 9th in the Croatian Football League table with 40 points from 40 matches (9W · 13D · 18L). NK Istra 1961 are 5th with 55 points from 40 matches (15W · 10D · 15L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Croatian Football League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 61 times on record. NK Osijek have won 28, NK Istra 1961 have won 16 and 17 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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NK Osijek vs NK Istra 1961 — frequently asked
When is NK Osijek vs NK Istra 1961 played?
Kick-off is in the Croatian Football League.
Where is NK Osijek vs NK Istra 1961 played?
At Gradski Vrt Stadium in Osijek, Croatia (capacity 18856).
Has NK Osijek vs NK Istra 1961 started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 9 May 2026 at 15:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow NK Osijek vs NK Istra 1961 live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is NK Osijek vs NK Istra 1961 part of?
The Croatian Football League in Croatia. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Croatian Football League
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