Rijeka and Istra 1961 face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 HNL League season. The game takes place at Stadion HNK Rijeka (Rujevica) on Sunday, 23/08/2026, at 17:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Hrvatski nogometni klub Rijeka vs Istra, 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.
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1st Half Over 0.5 Goals
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Rijeka comes into the match having played 2 games in the HNL League so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 24 wins, 17 draws, and 18 losses.
Rijeka's attack has scored 72 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the HNL League, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.22.
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 3 goals with an average of 1.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 59 goals conceded in 59 matches, resulting in an average of 1.
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On the other hand, Istra 1961 comes into the match having played 3 games in the HNL League so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 8 draws, and 18 losses.
Istra 1961's attack has scored 46 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the HNL League, averaging 2.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.18.
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 5 goals with an average of 1.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 55 goals conceded in 39 matches, resulting in an average of 1.41.
Head to head: Rijeka vs Istra 1961
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Rijeka
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D W W |
1.4 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | L L D W D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.39 | 3.24 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
0.87 | 0.73 | 1 |
Istra 1961
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L L D |
1 |
| Home | W L D W L |
1.4 |
| Away | D L W L L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.33 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.96 | 2.51 | 0.86 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.18 | 2.2 |
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