Rijeka and Istra 1961 face each other on Sunday 03.15.2026, at 16:45 (UK Time), in a HNL League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Rijeka's home ground, the Stadion HNK Rijeka (Rujevica).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Hrvatski nogometni klub Rijeka and Istra, 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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Rijeka preview
Rijeka heads into the match with the following record in the HNL League: in 25 matches, Hrvatski nogometni klub Rijeka secured 10 victories, 8 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.52 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Whites's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 16 victories so far.
Rijeka has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 53 goals, of which 37 were scored in the HNL League, resulting in an average of 1.48 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Toni Fruk, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Tiago Filipe Oliveira Dantas has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Rijeka has conceded 25 goals in the HNL League (an average of 1 per game) and 41 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.03 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Istra 1961 preview
Istra 1961 comes into the game with 25 matches played so far in the HNL League. They have secured 8 victories, 6 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 1.2 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses.
Istra's attack has been highly effective, scoring 29 goals during this period. Of that total, 29 were netted in the HNL League, with an average of 1.16 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.16.
Verudeži's offensive system is led by Smail Prevljak, the team's top scorer this season. The nationality.bosnia and herzegovina forward has found the back of the net 10 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Stjepan Lončar. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.44 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 36 goals in 25 matches, averaging 1.44 per match.
Head to head: Rijeka vs Istra 1961
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Rijeka
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W D |
1.52 |
| Home | W W D D W |
1.92 |
| Away | W L L W D |
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 54% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.48 | 2.69 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.48 | 1.85 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.85 | 1.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 46% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 46% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 23% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 62% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.64 | 1.77 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.22 | 1.5 |
Istra 1961
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L L |
1.2 |
| Home | L L D L D |
1.33 |
| Away | L L L W W |
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 33% | 31% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 2.25 | 2.92 |
| Scored | 1.16 | 1 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 1.25 | 1.62 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 58% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 12% | 17% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 25% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 50% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.39 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
1.87 | 1.71 | 2.01 |
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