NK Istra 1961
Croatia
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Stadion Aldo DrosinaPula
8,923Capacity
1939Opened
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NK Istra 1961 is a football club based in Pula, Croatia, playing their home matches at Stadion Aldo Drosina. Follow NK Istra 1961 on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Mohamed Nasraoui has been the standout performer for NK Istra 1961 in league play this season with a rating of 7.13. Stjepan Loncar and Advan Kadusic have also impressed with ratings of 7.03 and 6.99 respectively.
Smail Prevljak leads NK Istra 1961's scoring in league play with 11 goals this season. Salim Fago Lawal has contributed 5, while Emil Frederiksen has added 4.
Emil Frederiksen is the chief creator for NK Istra 1961 in league play with 5 assists this season. Stjepan Loncar and Smail Prevljak have also been key playmakers with 5 and 3 assists respectively.
NK Istra 1961 have been in inconsistent form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 5 goals and conceded 7 during this period. In the HNL, their recent results include a 0-1 loss to Osijek, a 2-0 win against Rijeka, a 2-1 win against NK Varazdin, a 1-3 loss to Hajduk Split, and a 0-2 loss to NK Lokomotiva.
Recent results for NK Istra 1961:
- March 6, 2026: HNL - 0-1 loss vs Osijek
- March 15, 2026: HNL - 2-0 win at Rijeka
- March 20, 2026: HNL - 2-1 win vs NK Varazdin
- April 7, 2026: HNL - 1-3 loss vs Hajduk Split
- April 11, 2026: HNL - 0-2 loss at NK Lokomotiva
Upcoming fixtures for NK Istra 1961:
- April 18, 2026: HNL - vs Vukovar 91
- April 22, 2026: HNL - vs Dinamo Zagreb
- April 27, 2026: HNL - at HNK Gorica
- May 2, 2026: HNL - vs Slaven
- May 9, 2026: HNL - at Osijek
Looking ahead, NK Istra 1961 have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Vukovar 91 (home), Dinamo Zagreb (home), HNK Gorica (away), Slaven (home), and Osijek (away).
NK Istra 1961 currently sits in 6th place in the HNL with 36 points from 29 matches (10W 6D 13L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb | 29 | 22 | 3 | 4 | +56 | 69 |
| 2 | Hajduk Split | 29 | 18 | 5 | 6 | +23 | 59 |
| 3 | Rijeka | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | +6 | 41 |
| 4 | NK Varazdin | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | -3 | 41 |
| 5 | Slaven | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | -8 | 36 |
| 6 | NK Istra 1961 | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | -8 | 36 |
| 7 | NK Lokomotiva | 29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | -12 | 34 |
| 8 | HNK Gorica | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | -6 | 32 |
| 9 | Osijek | 29 | 6 | 10 | 13 | -19 | 28 |
| 10 | Vukovar 91 | 29 | 4 | 9 | 16 | -29 | 21 |
NK Istra 1961's squad consists of 31 players. Goalkeepers: Franko Kolic (Croatia), Roko Banovac (Croatia), Jan Paus-Kunst (Croatia), Petar Nemet (Croatia). Defenders: Mohamed Nasraoui (Tunisia), Baba Yatera (Mauritania), Niko Sepic (Croatia), Samuli Miettinen (Finland), Filip Taraba (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Marcel Heister (Germany), Raul Kumar (Croatia), Rene Hrvatin (Slovenia), Mutari Momoh (Nigeria), Advan Kadusic (Bosnia and Herzegovina). Midfielders: Josip Radosevic (Croatia), Antonio Maurić (Croatia), Stjepan Loncar (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Israel Ayuma (Nigeria), Dukan Ahmeti (Croatia), Leo Stulac (Slovenia), Gustavo Albarracín (Argentina). Forwards: Vinko Rozić (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Smail Prevljak (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Silvio Gorican (Croatia), Ebou Sama (Gambia), Emil Frederiksen (Denmark), Stipe Ukich (New Zealand), Allen Obando (Ecuador), Nik Zuzic (Croatia), Dominik Celija (Croatia), Charles Agada (Nigeria).
NK Istra 1961 transfers: New signings include Leo Stulac (from Free agent), Allen Obando (from Barcelona SC), Gustavo Albarracin (from Deportivo Alaves), Samuli Miettinen (from KuPS), Emil Frederiksen (from Rosenborg). Players transferred out include Danijel Djuric (to KA Akureyri), Dario Maresic (to Hajduk Split), Logi Hrafn Robertsson (to IFK Värnamo), Marin Žgomba (to FK Vitebsk), Jovan Ivanisevic (to FK Sarajevo) and 8 more.
Oriol Riera is the current head coach of NK Istra 1961. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 39% win rate across 23 matches, averaging 1.35 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Goran Tomic managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 5 wins from 23 matches (22% win rate). Gonzalo García managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 25 wins from 90 matches (28% win rate). Other former coaches include Paolo Tramezzani, Mislav Karoglan, Sergej Banović, David Catalá, Ivan Prelec, Manuel Márquez, Curro Torres, Krunoslav Rendulic, and Darko Raic-Sudar.
NK Istra 1961 plays their home matches at Stadion Aldo Drosina in Pula, which has a capacity of 8,923.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of NK Istra 1961, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow NK Istra 1961 to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
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About
NK Istra 1961 is a football club based in Pula, Croatia, playing their home matches at Stadion Aldo Drosina. Follow NK Istra 1961 on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Mohamed Nasraoui has been the standout performer for NK Istra 1961 in league play this season with a rating of 7.13. Stjepan Loncar and Advan Kadusic have also impressed with ratings of 7.03 and 6.99 respectively.
Smail Prevljak leads NK Istra 1961's scoring in league play with 11 goals this season. Salim Fago Lawal has contributed 5, while Emil Frederiksen has added 4.
Emil Frederiksen is the chief creator for NK Istra 1961 in league play with 5 assists this season. Stjepan Loncar and Smail Prevljak have also been key playmakers with 5 and 3 assists respectively.
NK Istra 1961 have been in inconsistent form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 5 goals and conceded 7 during this period. In the HNL, their recent results include a 0-1 loss to Osijek, a 2-0 win against Rijeka, a 2-1 win against NK Varazdin, a 1-3 loss to Hajduk Split, and a 0-2 loss to NK Lokomotiva.
Recent results for NK Istra 1961:
- March 6, 2026: HNL - 0-1 loss vs Osijek
- March 15, 2026: HNL - 2-0 win at Rijeka
- March 20, 2026: HNL - 2-1 win vs NK Varazdin
- April 7, 2026: HNL - 1-3 loss vs Hajduk Split
- April 11, 2026: HNL - 0-2 loss at NK Lokomotiva
Upcoming fixtures for NK Istra 1961:
- April 18, 2026: HNL - vs Vukovar 91
- April 22, 2026: HNL - vs Dinamo Zagreb
- April 27, 2026: HNL - at HNK Gorica
- May 2, 2026: HNL - vs Slaven
- May 9, 2026: HNL - at Osijek
Looking ahead, NK Istra 1961 have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Vukovar 91 (home), Dinamo Zagreb (home), HNK Gorica (away), Slaven (home), and Osijek (away).
NK Istra 1961 currently sits in 6th place in the HNL with 36 points from 29 matches (10W 6D 13L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb | 29 | 22 | 3 | 4 | +56 | 69 |
| 2 | Hajduk Split | 29 | 18 | 5 | 6 | +23 | 59 |
| 3 | Rijeka | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | +6 | 41 |
| 4 | NK Varazdin | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | -3 | 41 |
| 5 | Slaven | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | -8 | 36 |
| 6 | NK Istra 1961 | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | -8 | 36 |
| 7 | NK Lokomotiva | 29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | -12 | 34 |
| 8 | HNK Gorica | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | -6 | 32 |
| 9 | Osijek | 29 | 6 | 10 | 13 | -19 | 28 |
| 10 | Vukovar 91 | 29 | 4 | 9 | 16 | -29 | 21 |
NK Istra 1961's squad consists of 31 players. Goalkeepers: Franko Kolic (Croatia), Roko Banovac (Croatia), Jan Paus-Kunst (Croatia), Petar Nemet (Croatia). Defenders: Mohamed Nasraoui (Tunisia), Baba Yatera (Mauritania), Niko Sepic (Croatia), Samuli Miettinen (Finland), Filip Taraba (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Marcel Heister (Germany), Raul Kumar (Croatia), Rene Hrvatin (Slovenia), Mutari Momoh (Nigeria), Advan Kadusic (Bosnia and Herzegovina). Midfielders: Josip Radosevic (Croatia), Antonio Maurić (Croatia), Stjepan Loncar (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Israel Ayuma (Nigeria), Dukan Ahmeti (Croatia), Leo Stulac (Slovenia), Gustavo Albarracín (Argentina). Forwards: Vinko Rozić (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Smail Prevljak (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Silvio Gorican (Croatia), Ebou Sama (Gambia), Emil Frederiksen (Denmark), Stipe Ukich (New Zealand), Allen Obando (Ecuador), Nik Zuzic (Croatia), Dominik Celija (Croatia), Charles Agada (Nigeria).
NK Istra 1961 transfers: New signings include Leo Stulac (from Free agent), Allen Obando (from Barcelona SC), Gustavo Albarracin (from Deportivo Alaves), Samuli Miettinen (from KuPS), Emil Frederiksen (from Rosenborg). Players transferred out include Danijel Djuric (to KA Akureyri), Dario Maresic (to Hajduk Split), Logi Hrafn Robertsson (to IFK Värnamo), Marin Žgomba (to FK Vitebsk), Jovan Ivanisevic (to FK Sarajevo) and 8 more.
Oriol Riera is the current head coach of NK Istra 1961. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 39% win rate across 23 matches, averaging 1.35 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Goran Tomic managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 5 wins from 23 matches (22% win rate). Gonzalo García managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 25 wins from 90 matches (28% win rate). Other former coaches include Paolo Tramezzani, Mislav Karoglan, Sergej Banović, David Catalá, Ivan Prelec, Manuel Márquez, Curro Torres, Krunoslav Rendulic, and Darko Raic-Sudar.
NK Istra 1961 plays their home matches at Stadion Aldo Drosina in Pula, which has a capacity of 8,923.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of NK Istra 1961, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow NK Istra 1961 to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.