Niko Sepic stats
Croatia
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N. Sepic
Istra 1961Defender
N. Sepic vs Hajduk Split
2 games played, 1 more on the benchNiko Sepic's next match is on Mon 26 Oct at 17:00 against Hajduk Split. See how Niko Sepic did in earlier matches against Hajduk Split.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Jan 25, 2026 |
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Mon 26 Oct 17:00Mon 17:00Before the next match
Istra 1961 v Hajduk Split, Mon 26 OctWhat Hajduk Split allow left backs
Position stats14 appearances at LB against Hajduk Split in their last 20 matches; league average from the 1. HNL.
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Odds OutliersNiko Sepic 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Niko Sepic has appeared in 10 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 871 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL defenders.
Attacking stats
Niko Sepic has taken 14 shots with 4 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 62 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 94th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Niko Sepic has 0 assists and 8 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 109 minutes. Niko Sepic has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 39th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Niko Sepic has completed 309 of 364 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 33rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Niko Sepic completes 4 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 42 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (34th percentile).
Defending stats
Niko Sepic makes 20 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 32 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 70th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Niko Sepic has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly left back (10 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Istra 1961 squad
B. Yatera
20 yrs#6V. Rozic
23 yrs#7
Isaac
22 yrs#9S. Gorican
26 yrs#11
E. Frederiksen
26 yrs#22S. Ukich
19 yrs#23D. Celija20 yrs#27N. Skafar Zuzic17 yrs#30H. Jaganjac22 yrs#74D. Hodzic
21 yrs#5
A. Mauric22 yrs#8D. Ahmeti18 yrs#20
G. Albarracín
20 yrs#25M. Kablar18 yrs#34
D. Doumbia
24 yrs#88
J. Radosevic32 yrs
24 yrs
22 yrs
19 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 13 | 617 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6.63 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 7 | 660 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3.03 |
About Niko Sepic
1. HNL 2026/2027 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Niko Sepic has featured across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 871 minutes. Niko Sepic has attempted 14 shots with 4 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.43 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niko Sepic has created 8 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (50% success rate). Niko Sepic has contributed 8 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niko Sepic has registered 20 tackles (13 won), 20 interceptions, and 32 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 309 from 364 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Niko Sepic has won 42 of 64 total duels.
Discipline
Niko Sepic has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 9.
About Niko Sepic
Niko Sepic is a 20-year-old defender playing for Istra 1961 in the 1. HNL, representing Croatia. and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 6 February 2006.
Most recent appearance
Niko Sepic's most recent match was away at Lokomotiva Zagreb on November 21st. Istra 1961 lost 2-0. Niko Sepic played 61 minutes, registering 2 shots, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.94.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Niko Sepic and Istra 1961 are next in action on December 26th against Hajduk Split in the 1. HNL. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Istra 1961 vs Hajduk Split match preview.
Teammates at Istra 1961
Niko Sepic currently plays alongside Hamza Jaganjac, Rene Hrvatin, Baba Yatera, Dominik Celija, Josip Radosevic, Matija Kablar, Vinko Rozic, Daouda Doumbia, Emil Frederiksen, Nik Skafar Zuzic, Silvio Gorican, Raul Kumar, Antonio Mauric, Gustavo Albarracín, Dukan Ahmeti, Stipe Ukich, Franko Kolic, Isaac, Samuli Miettinen, Advan Kadusic, Mohamed Nasraoui, Niko Sepic, Jan Paus-Kunst and Demirel Hodzic at Istra 1961.