GNK Dinamo Zagreb face Istra 1961 in the fifth round of SuperSport HNL on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Kick-off is at 18:30 at Stadion Aldo Drosina in Pula, with live broadcast on MAXSport 1.
Dinamo arrive as league leaders with 9 points from three matches, while Istra 1961 sit fourth with four points from four games. Dinamo's starting XI includes Nevistić, Valinčić, Dominguez, Radeljić, Vinlof, Stojković, Mišić, Kačavenda, Lisica, Beljo and Hoxha, whereas Istra line up with Kolić, Hrvatin, Nasraoui, Miettinen, Šepić, Doumbia, Albarracin, Frederiksen, Ahmeti, Rozić and Jaganjac.
Luka Stojković has inherited the number 10 jersey from Gabriel Vidović, while Miha Zajc is injured and unavailable. Dinamo's coach commented on the Europa League draw, and Lazio have shown serious interest in 19-year-old defender Marko Zebić.
League standings show Dinamo top with 9 points, 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, boasting a +8 goal difference from 9 goals scored and 1 conceded. Their next fixture is against HNK Gorica at home on September 5, and fans can plan ahead using our fixtures page.
Referee Patrik Pavlešić will officiate the match, as reported by Index.hr Sport, with Dinamo aiming to extend their perfect run and strengthen their lead at the top. A win here could boost morale and sharpen tactics ahead of upcoming challenges, including the clash with Gorica, while deeper insights into team form are available on our stats page.
This match is a pivotal moment in the season as Dinamo seek to maintain initiative while rivals like Osijek and Varaždin have played fewer games. As the campaign progresses, players must sustain focus and consistency, and fan support at the stadium could prove decisive in key moments.
