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Compare Istra vs NEC

Istra vs NEC Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Compare Istra vs NEC: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.

Istra Istra Home Team
NEC NEC Away Team
Istra
35.8
W W L L L L L W W L

Last 10 Matches

NEC
56.6
L D D D W D W W L D

Categories Won

3

Istra

3

Draw

9

NEC

Performance Radar

Istra
NEC

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage
40%

4W, 0D, 6L

30%

3W, 5D, 2L

Goals Scored / Match
1.0

10 / 10 matches

1.7

17 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match
1.3

13 / 10 matches

1.3

13 / 10 matches

Goal Difference
-3

-3

+4

+4

Clean Sheet
20%

2 / 10 matches

20%

2 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals
40%

4 / 10 matches

50%

5 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score
40%

4 / 10 matches

80%

8 / 10 matches

Top Scorer
S. Prevljak (4 goals)
B. Linssen (5 goals)
Most Goals by Half
1st Half: 6 / 2nd Half: 4
1st Half: 7 / 2nd Half: 10
Home Win Rate
33%

2W / 6 matches

20%

1W / 5 matches

Away Win Rate
50%

2W / 4 matches

40%

2W / 5 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)
34.5

League Difficulty: 45.0, Opponent Quality: 47.2

67.5

League Difficulty: 80.0, Opponent Quality: 65.7

Elite Opponent Record
0%

0W / 1 matches

50%

1W / 2 matches

Expected Goals (xG)
0.93

Actual: 1.0 | Diff: +0.07

2.04

Actual: 1.7 | Diff: -0.34

Adjusted Power Rating
35.8

Attack: 28.2, Defense: 47.9, Form: 33.8

56.6

Attack: 66.6, Defense: 66.6, Form: 35.2

Goal Timing Analysis

3

0-15'

2

16-30'

4
1

31-45'

3

46-60'

3
1

61-75'

3
3

76-90+'

4
Istra
NEC
Istra

Power Rating Breakdown

35.8

Overall

Attack 28.2
Defense 47.9
Form 33.8
Consistency 35.2
NEC

Power Rating Breakdown

56.6

Overall

Attack 66.6
Defense 66.6
Form 35.2
Consistency 62.8

Strength of Schedule

Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.

League Difficulty

45.0 vs 80.0

Opponent Quality

47.2 vs 65.7

Elite Opponent Record

0% vs 50%
Istra logo Istra
W
Osijek (46%)
W
Slaven (35%)
L
Gorica (50%)
L
Dinamo Zagreb (71%)
L
Vukovar (32%)
L
Lokomotiva (49%)
L
Hajduk (53%)
W
Varaždin (48%)
NEC logo NEC
L
Groningen (66%)
D
Telstar (64%)
D
Twente (81%)
D
Feyenoord (67%)
W
Excelsior (60%)
D
Heerenveen (67%)
W
PSV (80%)
W
Volendam (49%)

Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.

Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
Osijek A
1 - 0 W
46%
Slaven H
3 - 1 W
35%
Gorica A
0 - 1 L
50%
Dinamo Zagreb H
0 - 2 L
71%
Vukovar H
1 - 2 L
32%
Lokomotiva A
0 - 2 L
49%
Hajduk H
1 - 3 L
53%
Varaždin H
2 - 1 W
48%
Rijeka A
2 - 0 W
48%
Osijek H
0 - 1 L
40%
Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
Groningen A
1 - 2 L
66%
Telstar H
1 - 1 D
64%
Twente A
1 - 1 D
81%
Feyenoord H
1 - 1 D
67%
Excelsior A
2 - 0 W
60%
Heerenveen H
2 - 2 D
67%
PSV A
3 - 2 W
80%
Volendam H
3 - 0 W
49%
Fortuna H
2 - 3 L
56%
Ajax A
1 - 1 D
67%

AI Analysis

When we look at the raw statistics, both teams appear to be in form, but applying the Strength of Schedule filter reveals a much clearer picture.

NEC has faced significantly tougher opposition (SoS: 67.5) compared to Istra (SoS: 34.5). This means NEC's statistics carry more weight, as they were achieved against higher-caliber opponents.

NEC holds the attacking edge with 1.7 goals per match versus Istra's 1.0, though the gap is not insurmountable.

Both defenses are comparable, with Istra conceding 1.3 and NEC conceding 1.3 per match.

Based on the combined statistics, expect 2.6 total goals. Over 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being likely.

NEC emerges as the favorite in this matchup. With a stronger overall power rating (56.6 vs 35.8) and better performance against quality opposition, they should control the game. However, football always has room for surprises.

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