The kick off for the match between Istra 1961 and Rudes will take place at 16:00 (UK time) - Sunday, 09/13 - at the Stadion Aldo Drosina. This clash of the 2026/27 HNL League looks very promising!

Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis, including predictions for Istra vs Rudeš. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning. Providing today’s best free tip to help you make informed and profitable betting decisions.

APWin predictions for Istra 1961 vs Rudes

With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:

APWin Prediction

BTTS - Yes

After a thorough assessment of the primary betting markets, APWin analysts have identified bets with strong value potential.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

This matchup between Istra 1961 and Rudes has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.

Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 3.65 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.

Istra 1961 Preview

Istra 1961 has played 6 matches in the HNL League so far, with 1 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. This results in an average of 1 points per match.

In the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 10 draws, and 19 losses. Istra 1961's attack has scored 50 goals, 11 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.83 goals per league match and 1.19 goals per match across the entire season.

Smail Prevljak is the team’s top scorer with 14 goals, while Stjepan Lončar leads the team in assists with 6. Defensively, Verudeži has conceded 10 goals in the league (an average of 1.67) and 60 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.43 over 42 matches).

Rudes preview

In 6 HNL League matches, Rudes has recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 0.5 points per game.

In the 2026/27 season, the team has 20 wins in 39 matches. The team has scored 55 goals, 6 of them in the HNL League (an average of 1 goals per match), with Duje Korač being the team's top scorer with 9 goals and Ivan Tomečak providing 3 assists.

Defensively, Rudeš has conceded 19 goals in the league and 48 in the 2026/27 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.23 goals conceded per match.

Head to head: Istra 1961 vs Rudes

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Istra 1961

Croatia - Prva HNL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D L W D

1.2

Home D W L D W

1.6

Away D L D L W

1

Away Team

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Rudes

Croatia - Prva HNL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L W L L

0.6

Home L W L W L

1.2

Away L L L W W

1.2

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Published on 10 September 2026, at 20:16 Last updated on 10 September 2026, at 20:16
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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