Istra vs Slaven Belupo Prediction & Betting Tips

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Istra return home looking to rebuild momentum after another away setback. Their recent performances show they can raise their level at home, yet inconsistency still shapes their season. Slaven Belupo, meanwhile, arrive in steady form with a strong unbeaten run and a reliable scoring touch.

Istra’s Home Strength Offers Hope but Inconsistency Remains a Concern

Istra’s home performances provide encouragement. They have won three of their last five at home, beating Dinamo Zagreb, Varazdin and Osijek, with only one defeat in that run. Their ability to edge tight matches is clear, as each win came by a narrow margin.

The draw against Vukovar shows they can still struggle to turn pressure into goals, while the heavy loss to Hajduk earlier in the sequence highlights defensive lapses that resurface at times.

Their overall form also reflects this mixed pattern. They followed a strong home win over Dinamo Zagreb with two away results that exposed their limitations. Istra can create chances at home, but their defensive reliability fluctuates, which keeps most of their matches close.

Slaven Belupo’s Steady Form Built on Discipline and Efficiency

Slaven Belupo come into this clash on a solid run. They are unbeaten in their last five league games, with two wins and three draws. Their defence has been tight, producing clean sheets against Hajduk Split and in their visit to Lokomotiva Zagreb. The 4-1 win over Vukovar also underlined an improving attacking rhythm.

Their away record strengthens the case for the visitors. Belupo have avoided defeat in four of their last five away games, scoring in each of them and winning twice, including a strong display at Varazdin. They remain competitive in every venue, and their form suggests they can trouble Istra.

Istra vs Slaven Belupo Prediction

The best bet is Slaven Belupo to win at 3.00 odds. The visitors are on a longer unbeaten run and have been more reliable away from home. The head-to-head meetings also lean their way, as Belupo have taken two wins from the last three, including a 2-1 victory earlier this season.

Another tip worth considering is both teams to score at 1.83 odds. Istra have scored in four of their last five at home, while Belupo have found the net in all five of their recent away fixtures. Both sides show enough attacking presence and defensive gaps to support this market.

Over 2.5 goals at 2.08 odds is an additional option, given Belupo’s improving attacking output and Istra’s tendency to play in tight but chance-filled matches.

Afolabi Ezekiel- November 26, 2025

Istra vs Slaven Belupo Betting Tips

Slaven Belupo Win

OK

3.00 Odds

Both Teams To Score

OK

1.83 Odds

Over 2.5 Goals

OK

2.08 Odds