NK Osijek lineup vs Istra 1961
NK Osijek's expected lineup vs Istra 1961, Sat 10 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 3 matches): Malenica (3); Jelenić (3), Heister (3), Kruiver (2), Mustafic (1), Kolarik (1); Vrbancic (3), Jezic (3), Bukvić (3), Ljatifi (3); León (3). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the NK Varazdin match on 19 Sep.
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NK Osijek predicted lineup vs Istra 1961
MOST USED XINK Osijek's expected lineup at home to Istra 1961 in the HNL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 3 official matches: Malenica in goal, a back five of Jelenić, Heister, Kruiver, Mustafic and Kolarik, and León leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKMalenica
- DEFJelenić
- DEFHeister
- DEFKruiver
- DEFMustafic
- DEFKolarik
- MIDVrbancic
- MIDJezic
- MIDBukvić
- MIDLjatifi
- FWDLeón
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- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 1 of the last 3 matches.
- Based on starts across 3 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for NK Osijek, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Most Common NK Osijek Starting XI
Based on 3 official matches this season
- MalenicaGK · 3 starts
- JelenićDEF · 3 starts
- HeisterDEF · 3 starts
- KruiverDEF · 2 starts
- MustaficDEF · 1 start
- KolarikDEF · 1 start
- VrbancicMID · 3 starts
- JezicMID · 3 starts
- BukvićMID · 3 starts
- LjatifiMID · 3 starts
- LeónFWD · 3 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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NK Osijek vs Istra 1961
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- What is NK Osijek's expected lineup?
- NK Osijek's expected lineup at home to Istra 1961 in the HNL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 3 official matches: Malenica in goal, a back five of Jelenić, Heister, Kruiver, Mustafic and Kolarik, and León leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Malenica, Jelenić, Heister, Kruiver, Mustafic, Kolarik, Vrbancic, Jezic, Bukvić, Ljatifi, León.
- Who started NK Osijek's last match?
- NK Osijek's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Croatia HNL (4-2-3-1): Marko Malenica, Jay Kruiver, Izak Ježić, Luka Jelenić, Marcel Heister, Luka Vrbančić, Jona Ježić, Domagoj Bukvić, Luka Tunjić, Admir Ljatifi, Armando León.
- What was NK Osijek's last result?
- NK Osijek drew with NK Varazdin 0–0 on 19 Sept 2026.
- When did NK Osijek last win?
- NK Osijek last won on 12 Sept 2026, beating Dinamo Zagreb 4–2.
- Who has made the most starts for NK Osijek this season?
- Marko Malenica leads with 3 starts for NK Osijek across all competitions this season.
- What formation does NK Osijek use most often?
- NK Osijek have used a 4-1-4-1 in 1 of their 3 matches this season.
- Which NK Osijek goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- M. Malenica has made the most starts as goalkeeper for NK Osijek this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which NK Osijek defender has started the most this season?
- M. Heister has made the most starts as defender for NK Osijek this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which NK Osijek midfielder has started the most this season?
- D. Bukvic has made the most starts as midfielder for NK Osijek this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which NK Osijek forward has started the most this season?
- A. Leon has made the most starts as forward for NK Osijek this season, starting 3 matches.
NK Osijek vs Istra 1961
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