Istra 1961 vs Rijeka

📍 1. HNL, Croatia
🕒 Sunday 17th May, 17:45 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – No

Istra 1961 average 1 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per home match this season. Rijeka average 1 scored and 1 conceded in away fixtures. Istra 1961 have won 2/10 home games (20%) this season; Rijeka have won 4/10 on the road (40%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Istra 1961 have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games this season (5/10); Rijeka in 30% away (3/10). Istra 1961 average 1 scored and 1.6 conceded at home, Rijeka 1 and 1 on the road.

Istra 1961 frequently see both teams score at home (70%, 7/10). Rijeka are lower on the road (20%, 2/10) — they've scored in 60% of away games this season, which is the key variable.

Corner counts have been moderate to high for both sides this season — Istra 1961 see 8+ in 60% of home games, Rijeka in 70% away. Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – No — at least one side rarely sees both teams score, with Istra 1961 at 70% BTTS in home games and Rijeka at 20% away. A clean sheet for one side looks likely.

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League Table

The full 1. HNL table for the 2025/2026 season, with Istra 1961 (th) and Rijeka (th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

1. HNL 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Dinamo Zagreb 34 26 4 4 89:27 +62 82
2 Hajduk Split 34 19 7 8 54:32 +22 64
3 Rijeka A 34 13 10 11 47:36 +11 49
4 Varaždin 34 13 9 12 43:46 -3 48
5 Lokomotiva Zagreb 34 10 12 12 39:51 -12 42
6 Istra 1961 H 34 12 6 16 39:48 -9 42
7 Slaven Koprivnica 34 10 11 13 45:55 -10 41
8 Gorica 34 10 8 16 38:46 -8 38
9 Osijek 34 7 11 16 25:47 -22 32
10 Vukovar 34 6 10 18 34:65 -31 28

Team Form

Istra 1961 have lost 60% of their home matches this season, while Rijeka have been more resilient on the road (40% losses). The visitors may have a slight edge in consistency.

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Rijeka (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Lost 6 (60%) 4 (40%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Istra 1961 frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Rijeka are less consistent on the road (20%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Rijeka (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 2 (20%)

Match Goals

Istra 1961 have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games, Rijeka in 30% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Rijeka (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2 (20%) 2 (20%)

Under Goals

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Rijeka (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 5 (50%)
Under 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Under 3.5 Goals 8 (80%) 8 (80%)

Team Goals

Istra 1961 have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Rijeka in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Rijeka (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Rijeka (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 10 (100%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Rijeka (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 10 (1 avg) 10 (1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 16 (1.6 avg) 10 (1 avg)

Match Corners

Both Istra 1961 (60% Over 7.5 at home) and Rijeka (70% Over 7.5 away) regularly see 8+ corners. A moderate-to-high corner count looks likely in this fixture.

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Rijeka (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 8.5 Corners 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 9.5 Corners 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Istra 1961 have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of home matches.

Rijeka have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of away matches.

Corners Won

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Rijeka (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Istra 1961 (Home Form) Rijeka (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Istra 1961 vs Rijeka across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Istra 1961 4.5
Draw 3.15
Rijeka 1.83

Half Time Result

Istra 1961 5.04
Draw 2.22
Rijeka 2.35

Double Chance

Istra 1961 or Draw 1.98
Istra 1961 or Rijeka 1.26
Draw or Rijeka 1.17

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.81
No 1.9

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.32
Over 2.5 2.01
Over 3.5 3.43
Under 1.5 3.23
Under 2.5 1.79
Under 3.5 1.27

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.37
Over 1.5 2.98

Istra 1961 Goals

Over 0.5 1.61
Over 1.5 3.88

Rijeka Goals

Over 0.5 1.15
Over 1.5 1.93

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Istra 1961 vs Rijeka Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Istra 1961 vs Rijeka?

BTTS – No — at least one side rarely sees both teams score, with Istra 1961 at 70% BTTS at home and Rijeka at 20% away. A clean sheet for one side looks likely.

Which team is likely to win, Istra 1961 or Rijeka?

Rijeka hold a slight form advantage away (40% wins) over Istra 1961 at home (20% wins) in 1. HNL. A competitive fixture with the visitors potentially having the edge.

Will both teams score in the match between Istra 1961 and Rijeka?

Possibly — Istra 1961 frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Rijeka are lower on the road (20%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Istra 1961 and Rijeka?

Uncertain — Istra 1961 have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games, Rijeka in 30% of away games in 1. HNL. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Istra 1961 or Rijeka?

Rijeka have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 10% of away games compared to Istra 1961's 10% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Istra 1961 and Rijeka?

Istra 1961 have seen Over 8.5 Corners in 60% of home games, Rijeka in 60% of away games in 1. HNL. The corner stats don't point strongly in either direction.

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