NK Istra 1961 host Hajduk Split on Saturday, Apr 10 at 5:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 7 points in the HNL, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

NK Istra 1961 come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 2D 1L). Hajduk Split, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (5W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — NK Istra 1961 and Hajduk Split have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (2W–5D–3W). Their last encounter ended in a 2–2 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives NK Istra 1961 a slight edge, but Hajduk Split are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.