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Saturday, May 16, 2026 • 15:00
Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula
Istra 1961

Istra 1961

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HNK Rijeka

HNK Rijeka

Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka predictions & stats

Top pick Istra 1961 40%, Over 2.5 goals 38%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for HNL.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
54%vs38%
Istra 1961 / HNK Rijeka
Avg Goals/Game
1.19vs1.42
Combined avg: 2.61
Form
WLLLLvsLWWLW
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
15%vs31%
Istra 1961 / HNK Rijeka

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
W
L
L
L
L
Away Team - Form
L
W
W
L
W
33
Points
38
9
Wins
10
6
Draws
8
11
Losses
8
31
Goals For
37
36
Goals Against
27
1.19
Avg Goals For/Game
1.42
16
Goals For 1st Half
18
18
Goals Against 1st Half
13
15
Goals For 2nd Half
19
18
Goals Against 2nd Half
14
4
Clean Sheets
8
8
Failed to Score
8
54%
BTTS %
38%
HNL Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
126+4160
226+1450
326+1038
426-337
526-535
626-533
726-930
826-928
926-1424
1026-2020
HNK Rijeka

HNK Rijeka

All Fixtures (40)

Mar 15
Home
HNK RijekavsIstra 1961
HNL
0 - 2
FT
L
Mar 12
Home
HNK RijekavsStrasbourg
UEFA Europa Conference League
1 - 2
FT
L
Mar 8
Away
VukovarvsHNK Rijeka
HNL
0 - 1
FT
W
Mar 1
Home
HNK RijekavsNK Lokomotiva Zagreb
HNL
2 - 0
FT
W
Feb 26
Home
HNK RijekavsOmonia Nicosia
UEFA Europa Conference League
3 - 1
FT
W
Feb 22
Away
HNK Hajduk SplitvsHNK Rijeka
HNL
1 - 0
FT
L
Feb 19
Away
Omonia NicosiavsHNK Rijeka
UEFA Europa Conference League
0 - 1
FT
W
Feb 14
Home
HNK RijekavsNK Varazdin
HNL
3 - 1
FT
W
Feb 8
Home
HNK RijekavsDinamo Zagreb
HNL
0 - 0
FT
D
Feb 1
Away
NK OsijekvsHNK Rijeka
HNL
1 - 0
FT
L
Jan 24
Home
HNK RijekavsNK Slaven Belupo
HNL
2 - 2
FT
D
Jan 20
Away
Istra 1961vsHNK Rijeka
HNL
1 - 2
FT
W
Dec 21
Home
HNK RijekavsHNK Gorica
HNL
1 - 0
FT
W
Dec 18
Away
Shakhtar DonetskvsHNK Rijeka
UEFA Europa Conference League
0 - 0
FT
D
Dec 11
Home
HNK RijekavsCelje
UEFA Europa Conference League
3 - 0
FT
W
Dec 6
Home
HNK RijekavsVukovar
HNL
3 - 1
FT
W
Nov 30
Away
NK Lokomotiva ZagrebvsHNK Rijeka
HNL
1 - 1
FT
D
Nov 27
Home
HNK RijekavsAEK Larnaca
UEFA Europa Conference League
0 - 0
FT
D
Nov 22
Home
HNK RijekavsHNK Hajduk Split
HNL
5 - 0
FT
W
Nov 9
Away
NK VarazdinvsHNK Rijeka
HNL
1 - 0
FT
L
Nov 6
Away
Lincoln Red Imps FCvsHNK Rijeka
UEFA Europa Conference League
1 - 1
FT
D
Nov 1
Away
Dinamo ZagrebvsHNK Rijeka
HNL
2 - 1
FT
L
Oct 27
Home
HNK RijekavsNK Osijek
HNL
4 - 2
FT
W
Oct 24
Home
HNK RijekavsSparta Praha
UEFA Europa Conference League
1 - 0
FT
W
Oct 18
Away
NK Slaven BelupovsHNK Rijeka
HNL
1 - 1
FT
D
Oct 5
Away
HNK GoricavsHNK Rijeka
HNL
1 - 3
FT
W
Oct 2
Away
FC NoahvsHNK Rijeka
UEFA Europa Conference League
1 - 0
FT
L
Sep 27
Home
HNK RijekavsIstra 1961
HNL
0 - 0
FT
D
Sep 22
Away
VukovarvsHNK Rijeka
HNL
3 - 2
FT
L
Sep 13
Home
HNK RijekavsNK Lokomotiva Zagreb
HNL
1 - 1
FT
D
Aug 31
Away
HNK Hajduk SplitvsHNK Rijeka
HNL
2 - 2
FT
D
Aug 28
Away
PAOKvsHNK Rijeka
UEFA Europa League
5 - 0
FT
L
Aug 24
Home
HNK RijekavsNK Varazdin
HNL
1 - 2
FT
L
Aug 21
Home
HNK RijekavsPAOK
UEFA Europa League
1 - 0
FT
W
Aug 16
Home
HNK RijekavsDinamo Zagreb
HNL
0 - 2
FT
L
Aug 12
Away
ShelbournevsHNK Rijeka
UEFA Europa League
1 - 3
FT
W
Aug 9
Away
NK OsijekvsHNK Rijeka
HNL
0 - 0
FT
D
Aug 6
Home
HNK RijekavsShelbourne
UEFA Europa League
1 - 2
FT
L
Aug 3
Home
HNK RijekavsNK Slaven Belupo
HNL
2 - 0
FT
W
Jul 22
Home
HNK RijekavsLudogorets
UEFA Champions League
0 - 0
FT
D
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

49%
Possession %
51%
397
Passes/Game
390
79%
Pass Accuracy %
80%
10
Shots/Game
14.3
3.2
Shots on Target/Game
3.8
6.2
Shots Inside Box/Game
9.8
3.9
Shots Outside Box/Game
4.5
4
Corners/Game
5.6
11.6
Fouls/Game
12.4
3.8
Saves/Game
2.5
8.1
Shots per Goal
9.7
2.5
Shots on Target per Goal
2.6
12
Games with More Possession
14
12
Games with Less Possession
10
0.8
Goals/Game when More Possession
1.2
1.5
Goals/Game when Less Possession
1.8
15%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
36%
6
Points Won (Last 10 min)
3
4
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
4
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
0
Istra 1961HNK Rijeka

Playing Style Analysis

Istra 1961

This team they maintain balanced possession (49%). They've won 7 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball. They've dropped points in 7 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've salvaged 8 points from losing positions this season. They've dropped 14 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games.

HNK Rijeka

They maintain balanced possession (51%). Despite often having less possession, they've won 5 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility. A concerning pattern: they've lost 6 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create. They've gained 7 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end Additionally, A concerning pattern: they've lost 4 games despite leading at the break Meanwhile, They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 14 points from winning positions. While they take many shots (14.3/game), their accuracy is below par (27% on target). They generate volume but can be wasteful, with only 27% of attempts on target. They move the ball forward with intent (around 27 passes per shot) Additionally, They're well-organized defensively (only 2.5 saves required per game). As a top-3 side facing another top-6 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.

Istra 1961 Half-Time Performance

Istra 1961 home games half time results

HNK Rijeka Half-Time Performance

HNK Rijeka away games half time results

Istra 1961 vs League Standings

HNK Rijeka vs League Standings

Head-to-Head

Last 3 meetings

1
Istra 1961
1
Draws
1
HNK Rijeka

Recent Matches

Sunday, March 15, 2026
2-0
Istra 1961
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
1-2
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0-0
Draw