In a mid week match on Mon Dec 6th, in week 18, Istra 1961 hosts Slaven Koprivnica in a 1. HNL match. Weather on match day is looking like a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 8 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. 8th placed Istra 1961 is fresh off their 0-4 loss against Hajduk Split. Marin Ljubicic struck first for Hajduk Split in the 11th minute, then Marco Fossati added another in the 27th minute In the end, Istra 1961 was frustrated by Hajduk Split’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Hajduk Split ended the match with the shutout victory. Istra 1961 looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Slaven Koprivnica recorded a 1-2 loss against Rijeka. Ivan Krstanovic scored the first goal for Rijeka on an own goal in the 51st minute, then Josip Drmić added another in the 71st minute. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10.
On Sep 18th, Slaven Koprivnica hosted Istra 1961 at the Gradski Stadion in their last match together. Slaven Koprivnica and Istra 1961 battled to a 1-1 draw. Ivan Krstanovic struck first for Slaven Koprivnica in the 48th minute on a penalty, then Mauro Perkovic tied it up for Istra 1961 in the 5th minute of the second half’s stoppage time on a penalty earning Istra 1961 a comeback draw.
Both Marin Laušić and Krstanovic have been the hottest scorers for Slaven Koprivnica in the last five each having scored 2 goals. Istra 1961’s most prolific scorer has been Drena Dijon. He has netted 3 goals over the last 5 matches.