Istra 1961 and Rijeka face each other on Sunday 12.14.2025, at 16:45 (UK Time), in a HNL League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Istra 1961's home ground, the Stadion Aldo Drosina.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Istra 1961 and Rijeka, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Istra 1961 preview
Istra 1961 heads into the match with the following record in the HNL League: in 16 matches, Istra secured 6 victories, 5 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.44 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Istra 1961's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.
Istra 1961 has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 59 goals, of which 20 were scored in the HNL League, resulting in an average of 1.25 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Smail Prevljak, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Stjepan Lončar has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Istra 1961 has conceded 20 goals in the HNL League (an average of 1.25 per game) and 62 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.19 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Rijeka preview
Rijeka comes into the game with 16 matches played so far in the HNL League. They have secured 5 victories, 6 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.31 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 28 wins, 23 draws, and 18 losses.
Bijeli's attack has been highly effective, scoring 89 goals during this period. Of that total, 26 were netted in the HNL League, with an average of 1.63 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.29.
Bijeli's offensive system is led by Toni Fruk, the team's top scorer this season. The croatian midfielder has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Tiago Filipe Oliveira Dantas. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 1.19 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 62 goals in 69 matches, averaging 0.9 per match.
Head to head: Istra 1961 vs Rijeka
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Istra 1961
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L W D |
1.44 |
| Home | D W D |
1.88 |
| Away | W L W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.38 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1.13 | 1.38 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 63% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 25% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 13% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 50% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.45 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.85 | 1.96 | 1.75 |
Rijeka
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W L |
1.31 |
| Home | W W |
1.75 |
| Away | D L |
0.88 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 50% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.81 | 3 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 1.63 | 2 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.19 | 1 | 1.38 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 50% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 38% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 63% | 63% |
|
xG
|
1.75 | 1.86 | 1.64 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.06 | 1.57 |
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