Rijeka vs Istra Prediction 23 August 2026

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams Rijeka and Istra are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 16:30. The tournament match HNL will take place in the city of Rijeka at the Stadion Rujevica 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 17 May 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Istra):

    • ball possession percentage: 50% vs 50%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 4;
    • fouls: 16 vs 11;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 2 vs 1.

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

    • played 60 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 41, for the away team - 7, draws - 12;
    • number of goals - 114 against 41;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.38, in the 2nd half - 1.2;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.58.

    Head-to-head statistics Rijeka - Istra

    69%
    42 Wins
    20%
    12 Draws
    11%
    7 Wins
    Total games
    61
    Total Goals Avg
    2.62
    Both teams scored
    38%
    1.92
    Total average
    0.7
    1.85
    Yellow cards
    2.41
    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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    Rijeka Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 20 August 2026 as part of the UEFA Europa Conference League tournament (home team - Midtjylland, away team - Rijeka). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.

    Here's the game statistics (Rijeka vs Midtjylland):

    • ball possession: 40% vs 60%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
    • fouls: 19 vs 17;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 1 vs 10.

    ✅The Rijeka team has already started their championship performance, but it's too early to talk about any statistics. So let's take a look at the results of the last 10 official matches (including this season's games).

    During this time, the team has won 5 victories, drew 2 times, and suffered 3 defeats. They managed to delight the fans with 8 goals, averaging 0.8 goals per game. It is worth noting that at home, the team averages 1.5 goals per match. Regarding goals conceded, the average is 0.8 goals over the same period.

    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
    D
    06.08.26
    UECL
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    Tampereen Ilves
    Tampereen Ilves
    -
    -
    9
    1
    9
    10
    2
    3
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    9
    1
    9
    10
    2
    3
    W
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    Istra Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 15 August 2026 as part of the HNL tournament (home team - Istra, away - Slaven Belupo). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:0.

    Here are the match stats (Istra vs Slaven Belupo):

    • ball possession: 63% vs 37%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
    • fouls: 7 vs 15;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 7 vs 4.

    ⚠️The visiting team is Istra. They haven't had many matches this season, so let's look at the statistics from the last 10 official matches.

    During this time, the team has 3 wins and 5 losses, and 2 draws. Average goals: they score an average of 1.2 per match (away - 0.75), and concede an average of 1.3.

    Match Results: Istra

    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
    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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    6
    2
    15
    11
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    0
    D
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 60;
    • home team wins - 41, away team wins - 7, draws - 12.

    Statistics: Rijeka vs Istra

    • matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 3;
    • wins: 1 vs 1;
    • win percentage: 50% vs 33%;
    • losses: 1 vs 1;
    • draws: 0 vs 1.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 5 vs 3;
    • losses: 3 vs 5;
    • draws: 2 vs 2.
    Trends
    • Rijeka have won in last 5 home games.
    👉Prediction: Rijeka Win (odds: 1.47)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.9, the guests - 0.68;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.58;
    • both teams scored: overall - 22; at the home team's field - 10.

    Statistics: Rijeka vs Istra

    • average total in the tournament: 2.5 vs 4;
    • average total goals scored: 1 vs 2.33;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 1.33;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 1;
    • Rijeka: average total at home in the tournament -  2;
    • Istra: average total away in the tournament - 2;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 1.5) vs 1.2 (away - 0.75).
    Trends
    • Rijeka have scored under 2.5 goals in 14 of last 16 games (HNL).
    • Rijeka have scored under 2.5 goals in last 10 games.
    • Rijeka have scored under 2.5 goals in 9 of last 10 home games.
    • Rijeka have scored under 2.5 goals in 6 of last 7 home games (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Rijeka Total goals Under (2,5) (odds: 1.44)

    Prediction on corners

    Rijeka: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 8; at home field - 7;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.4; at home field - 9.

    Istra: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.67, away - 5;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; away - 4.25.
    Trends
    • Rijeka have taken over 6.5 corners in 9 of last 10 home games.
    👉Prediction: Corners - Rijeka Total Over (6,5) (odds: 1.87)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 60;
    • both teams scored all-time - 22 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 10 times.

    Statistics: Rijeka vs Istra

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 3;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 2;
    • number of BTTS matches for Rijeka at home - 1 (100%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Istra away - 1 (100%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 2 vs 4;
    • BTTS matches for Rijeka at home - 1 (25%);
    • BTTS matches for Istra away - 1 (25%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 1.87)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 2:0 (2/14, 14.3%), 2:1 (2/14, 14.3%);
    • Rijeka at home most often finish matches: 2:1 (1/1, 100%);
    • Istra away most often play: 2:2 (1/1, 100%).

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

    2:1 - 10.49% (odds 7)
    1:0 - 10.35% (odds 7)
    1:1 - 9.3% (odds 8.5)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Istra away games (HNL).

    Total goals Under (2,5)
    Published: 21/08/2026, 06:24

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    Betting Tips: Rijeka - Istra

    Istra have drawn in the 2nd half:
    nk-istra-1961-in last 6 away games (HNL).
    2nd Half Draw
    Everygame
    +170
    Rijeka have won:
    hnk-rijeka-1in last 5 home games.
    Rijeka Win
    Bovada
    -208
    Rijeka have not lost:
    hnk-rijeka-1in last 6 home games.
    Rijeka will not lose
    Everygame
    -769
    Rijeka have scored under 2.5 goals:
    hnk-rijeka-1in 14 of last 16 games (HNL).
    hnk-rijeka-1in last 10 games.
    hnk-rijeka-1in 9 of last 10 home games.
    hnk-rijeka-1in 6 of last 7 home games (HNL).
    Rijeka Total goals Under (2,5)
    Everygame
    -250
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    Rijeka - Istra Table position

    HNL 26/27
    gWDLGDPForm
    4.
    Hajduk Split
    Hajduk Split
    42119-57
    5.
    Rijeka
    Rijeka
    32015-56
    6.
    Lokomotiva
    Lokomotiva
    42027-86
    7.
    Istra
    Istra
    41129-84
    8.
    Slaven Belupo
    Slaven Belupo
    41033-93

    Comparison of Teams Stats

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