HNK Hajduk Split lead the division with 22 points and have conceded just nine goals in ten league matches, showing strong overall stability and four straight victories across league and European competition. Istra 1961 sit tenth points behind them in seventh place and have suffered four league defeats this campaign.
Despite Hajduk's position at the top, their away league form shows two wins and two losses from four outings, while the head-to-head record indicates that Istra consistently make this fixture difficult. Half of the last ten meetings have finished level, including a 2-2 draw in August 2026. Backing Hajduk Split to win or draw covers the strong likelihood of a shared point while respecting their clear table advantage and superior recent form.