Istra 1961 and Rijeka face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 HNL League season. The game takes place at Stadion Aldo Drosina on Sunday, 17/05/2026, at 17:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Istra vs Hrvatski nogometni klub Rijeka, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Istra 1961 vs Rijeka
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Over 1.5 Goals
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Istra 1961 comes into the match having played 34 games in the HNL League so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 6 draws, and 16 losses, with an average of 1.24 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 6 draws, and 16 losses.
Istra 1961's attack has scored 39 goals during this period. Out of this total, 39 goals were scored in the HNL League, averaging 1.15 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.15.
The offence system of Istra 1961 is led by Smail Prevljak as the top scorer of the season. The nationality.bosnia and herzegovina forward has scored 14 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Stjepan Lončar, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 48 goals with an average of 1.41 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 48 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 1.41.
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On the other hand, Rijeka comes into the match having played 34 games in the HNL League so far. They have recorded 13 wins, 10 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 1.44 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 19 wins, 15 draws, and 16 losses.
Rijeka's attack has scored 64 goals during this period. Out of this total, 47 goals were scored in the HNL League, averaging 1.38 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.28.
The offence system of Rijeka is led by Toni Fruk as the top scorer of the season. The croatian midfielder has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Tiago Filipe Oliveira Dantas, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.06 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 53 goals conceded in 50 matches, resulting in an average of 1.06.
Head to head: Istra 1961 vs Rijeka
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Istra 1961
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L L L |
1.2 |
| Home | W L L L W |
1.2 |
| Away | W L L W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Goals | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.59 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.12 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 1.41 | 1.41 | 1.41 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 65% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 12% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 24% | 41% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 47% | 41% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.36 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.88 | 1.78 | 1.98 |
Rijeka
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D L D |
1.6 |
| Home | W D L L L |
0.8 |
| Away | W L D W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 47% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.44 | 2.47 | 2.41 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.59 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 1.06 | 0.88 | 1.24 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 35% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 47% | 24% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 53% | 47% |
|
xG
|
1.69 | 1.9 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1.1 | 1.37 |
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