Istra vs Rijeka Prediction 17 May 2026

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams Istra and Rijeka are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 16:45. The tournament match HNL will take place in the city of Pula at the Aldo Drosina Stadium stadium. The odds for the teams' victories have been determined by bookmakers at and , respectively, with the team Rijeka being the favorite of the match.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 15 March 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 0:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Rijeka):

    • ball possession percentage: 71% vs 29%;
    • corner kicks: 11 vs 0;
    • fouls: 7 vs 13;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 6 vs 2.

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Istra and Rijeka:

    • played 59 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 7, for the away team - 41, draws - 11;
    • number of goals - 41 against 114;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.41, in the 2nd half - 1.22;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.63.

    Head-to-head statistics Istra - Rijeka

    11%
    7 Wins
    20%
    12 Draws
    69%
    42 Wins
    Total games
    61
    Total Goals Avg
    2.62
    Both teams scored
    38%
    0.7
    Total average
    1.92
    2.41
    Yellow cards
    1.85
    Last matches
    23.08.26
    1. HNL
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    Istra
    Istra
    -
    -
    6
    4
    10
    11
    0
    1
    3
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    6
    4
    10
    11
    0
    1
    17.05.26
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    1
    -
    -
    7
    4
    16
    11
    2
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    7
    4
    16
    11
    2
    2
    15.03.26
    1. HNL
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    Istra
    Istra
    -
    -
    11
    0
    7
    13
    2
    2
    0
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    -
    -
    11
    0
    7
    13
    2
    2
    20.01.26
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    -
    -
    3
    4
    16
    14
    1
    2
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    3
    4
    16
    14
    1
    2
    27.09.25
    1. HNL
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    Istra
    Istra
    2.01
    0.34
    10
    2
    16
    8
    3
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    2.01
    0.34
    10
    2
    16
    8
    3
    0
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    Istra Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 10 May 2026 as part of the HNL tournament (home team - Osijek, away team - Istra). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.

    Here's the game statistics (Istra vs Osijek):

    • ball possession: 43% vs 57%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 1;
    • fouls: 12 vs 10;
    • yellow cards: 4 vs 4;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 4.
    🏆Throughout the HNL season, the team Istra has engaged in 34 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 12 wins,
    • 16 losses,
    • 6 draws.

    📈Currently, Istra stands at a mid-tier position within the HNL standings, with a win percentage of 35% and a loss percentage of 47%.

    ⚽️Istra has scored a total of 39 goals. On the defensive end, Istra has allowed 48 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Istra

    Last matches
    23.08.26
    1. HNL
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    Istra
    Istra
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    -
    6
    4
    10
    11
    0
    1
    3
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    6
    4
    10
    11
    0
    1
    L
    15.08.26
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    1
    -
    -
    5
    3
    7
    15
    2
    2
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    5
    3
    7
    15
    2
    2
    W
    09.08.26
    1. HNL
    Hajduk Split
    Hajduk Split
    Istra
    Istra
    -
    -
    6
    5
    15
    17
    2
    2
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    -
    -
    6
    5
    15
    17
    2
    2
    D
    01.08.26
    1. HNL
    Istra
    Istra
    Lokomotiva
    Lokomotiva
    -
    -
    7
    4
    10
    9
    0
    4
    2
    3
    1
    2
    1
    1
    -
    -
    7
    4
    10
    9
    0
    4
    L
    25.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Lecce
    Lecce
    Istra
    Istra
    -
    -
    6
    2
    15
    11
    0
    0
    2
    2
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    1
    2
    1
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    2
    15
    11
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    Rijeka Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 13 May 2026 as part of the Croatian Cup tournament (home team - Dinamo Zagreb, away - Rijeka). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.

    Here are the match stats (Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb):

    • ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
    • corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
    • fouls: 16 vs 12;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 0 vs 1.
    🏆Throughout the HNL season, the team Rijeka has engaged in 34 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 13 wins,
    • 11 losses,
    • 10 draws.

    📈Currently, Rijeka stands at a mid-tier position within the HNL standings, with a win percentage of 38% and a loss percentage of 32%.

    ⚽Rijeka has scored a total of 47 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 36 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Rijeka

    Last matches
    23.08.26
    1. HNL
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    Istra
    Istra
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    -
    6
    4
    10
    11
    0
    1
    3
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
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    -
    6
    4
    10
    11
    0
    1
    W
    20.08.26
    UECL
    Midtjylland
    Midtjylland
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    1.35
    0.39
    5
    4
    17
    19
    1
    3
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    1.35
    0.39
    5
    4
    17
    19
    1
    3
    L
    16.08.26
    1. HNL
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    -
    -
    2
    9
    11
    14
    2
    1
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    9
    11
    14
    2
    1
    L
    13.08.26
    UECL
    Tampereen Ilves
    Tampereen Ilves
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    -
    -
    4
    3
    12
    8
    0
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    4
    3
    12
    8
    0
    1
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    06.08.26
    UECL
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    Tampereen Ilves
    Tampereen Ilves
    -
    -
    9
    1
    9
    10
    2
    3
    1
    0
    1
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    -
    9
    1
    9
    10
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    3
    W
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 59;
    • home team wins - 7, away team wins - 41, draws - 11.

    Statistics: Istra vs Rijeka

    • matches played in the tournament: 34 vs 34;
    • wins: 12 vs 13;
    • win percentage: 35% vs 38%;
    • losses: 16 vs 11;
    • draws: 6 vs 10.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 4 vs 4;
    • losses: 6 vs 4;
    • draws: 0 vs 2.
    👉Prediction: Rijeka Win (odds: 1.78)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 0.69, the guests - 1.93;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.63;
    • both teams scored: overall - 22; at the home team's field - 12.

    Statistics: Istra vs Rijeka

    • average total in the tournament: 2.56 vs 2.44;
    • average total goals scored: 1.15 vs 1.38;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.59 vs 0.65;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.56 vs 0.74;
    • Istra: average total at home in the tournament -  1.12;
    • Rijeka: average total away in the tournament - 1.18;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.17) vs 1.2 (away - 1.17).
    Trends
    • Istra have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Istra Total goals Under (1,5) (odds: 1.2)

    Prediction on corners

    Istra: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.12; at home field - 4.41;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; at home field - 4.83.

    Rijeka: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.32, away - 5.65;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7; away - 5.67.
    Trends
    • Over 8.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Rijeka games (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Over (8,5) (odds: 1.85)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 59;
    • both teams scored all-time - 22 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 12 times.

    Statistics: Istra vs Rijeka

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 34 vs 34;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 19 vs 14;
    • number of BTTS matches for Istra at home - 11 (65%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Rijeka away - 8 (47%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 1;
    • BTTS matches for Istra at home - 4 (67%);
    • BTTS matches for Rijeka away - 1 (17%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 1.87)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (21/170, 12.4%);
    • Istra at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 2:1 (3/17, 17.6%);
    • Rijeka away most often play: 1:0 (4/17, 23.5%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:1 - 11.17% (odds 6.08)
    0:1 - 11.09% (odds 5.79)
    1:2 - 9.28% (odds 6.8)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Over 8.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Rijeka games (HNL).

    Corners - Total Over (8,5)
    Published: 15/05/2026, 17:24

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    Betting Tips: Istra - Rijeka

    Under 3.5 goals scored:
    nk-istra-1961-in 14 of last 16 Istra home games (HNL).
    hnk-rijeka-1in 8 of last 9 Rijeka games.
    hnk-rijeka-1in 6 of last 7 Rijeka games (HNL).
    Total goals Under (3,5)
    Everygame
    -333
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    nk-istra-1961-in 12 of last 13 Istra home games (HNL).
    in 14 of last 15 Ante Terzic games (in the HNL).
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    Everygame
    -357
    Istra have conceded:
    nk-istra-1961-in 24 of last 26 games.
    nk-istra-1961-in 23 of last 25 games (HNL).
    nk-istra-1961-in last 13 home games (HNL).
    Rijeka will score goal
    Everygame
    -714
    Rijeka have scored under 2.5 goals:
    hnk-rijeka-1in 12 of last 14 games.
    hnk-rijeka-1in 10 of last 11 away games.
    Rijeka Total goals Under (2,5)
    Everygame
    -357
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    Istra - Rijeka Table position

    HNL 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    3.
    Varteks Varazdin
    Varteks Varazdin
    361591247-4654
    4.
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    3614111149-3653
    5.
    Lokomotiva
    Lokomotiva
    3610141240-5244
    6.
    Istra
    Istra
    361271739-5043
    7.
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    3610111546-6141

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    3 - Wins
    2 - Draws
    5 - Loses
    Wins - 6
    Draws - 2
    Loses - 2
    10 matches
    Scored - 13
    Conceded - 14
    -1
    +3
    11 - Scored
    8 - Conceded
    3
    Wins
    6
    2
    Draws
    2
    5
    Loses
    2
    Goal difference
    13
    Scored
    11
    14
    Conceded
    8
    2.7
    Match goals average
    1.9
    1.3
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.1
    1.4
    Goals conceded per match on average
    0.8
    4
    Both teams scored
    3
    69'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    82'
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