Rijeka vs Istra Prediction 27 September 2025

    🔈How will refereeing decisions affect the course and outcome of the match? We will find out all about this over the 90 minutes of the match between the teams Rijeka and Istra. The confrontation of the HNL tournament is scheduled for 14:00 on 27 September. As of today, bookmakers have set the following odds for wins: and .

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 19 April 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Istra):

    • ball possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
    • corner kicks: 3 vs 2;
    • fouls: 16 vs 11;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 4;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 2.

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

    • played 56 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 40, for the away team - 6, draws - 10;
    • number of goals - 112 against 38;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.41, in the 2nd half - 1.27;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.68.

    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 22 September 2025 as part of the HNL tournament (home team - Vukovar 1991, away team - Rijeka). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:2.

    Here's the game statistics (Rijeka vs Vukovar 1991):

    • ball possession: 69% vs 31%;
    • corner kicks: 16 vs 4;
    • fouls: 10 vs 11;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 6 vs 4.
    🏆Throughout the HNL season, the team Rijeka has engaged in 7 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 1 wins,
    • 3 losses,
    • 3 draws.

    📈Currently, Rijeka stands at a mid-tier position within the HNL standings, with a win percentage of 14% and a loss percentage of 43%.

    ⚽️Rijeka has scored a total of 8 goals. On the defensive end, Rijeka has allowed 10 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Rijeka

    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
    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 21 September 2025 as part of the HNL tournament (home team - Istra, away - Osijek). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.

    Here are the match stats (Istra vs Osijek):

    • ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
    • fouls: 9 vs 9;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 3.
    🏆Throughout the HNL season, the team Istra has engaged in 7 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 2 wins,
    • 3 losses,
    • 2 draws.

    📈Currently, Istra stands at a mid-tier position within the HNL standings, with a win percentage of 29% and a loss percentage of 43%.

    ⚽Istra has scored a total of 8 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 11 goals over the season.

    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
    0
    1
    2
    1
    -
    -
    6
    2
    15
    11
    0
    0
    D
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 56;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 14; for visitors away - 4; number of draws - 9;
    • Average first-half total: 1.41;
    • Today's home team scores on average 1.04, while the visitors net 0.38.

    First-Half Stats: Rijeka (home) vs Istra (away)

    • matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
    • wins: 1 (25%) vs 0 (0%);
    • losses: 1 (25%) vs 2 (50%);
    • draws: 2 (50%) vs 2 (50%);
    • Average goals scored: 1.25 vs 1.5;
    • Average goals conceded: 0.75 vs 1.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 4 vs 3;
    • losses: 2 vs 4;
    • draws: 4 vs 3;
    • Average first-half total: 1.4 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.6).
    Trends
    • Istra conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (HNL).
    👉Prediction: 1st half, Rijeka to score goal (odds: 1.84)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 56;
    • home team wins - 40, away team wins - 6, draws - 10.

    Statistics: Rijeka vs Istra

    • matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
    • wins: 1 vs 2;
    • win percentage: 14% vs 29%;
    • losses: 3 vs 3;
    • draws: 3 vs 2.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 3 vs 4;
    • losses: 4 vs 3;
    • draws: 3 vs 3.
    Trends
    • Istra won with a +1.5 handicap in 26 of last 27 games.
    • Istra won with a +1.5 handicap in 23 of last 24 games (HNL).
    • Istra won with a +1.5 handicap in 13 of last 14 away games.
    • Istra won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 away games (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Istra Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.29)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 2, the guests - 0.68;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.68;
    • both teams scored: overall - 21; at the home team's field - 10.

    Statistics: Rijeka vs Istra

    • average total in the tournament: 2.57 vs 2.71;
    • average total goals scored: 1.14 vs 1.14;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.71 vs 0.29;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.43 vs 0.86;
    • Rijeka: average total at home in the tournament -  1;
    • Istra: average total away in the tournament - 0.75;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 0.75) vs 1.4 (away - 1).
    Trends
    • Over 1.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Rijeka games (HNL).
    • Over 1.5 goals scored in last 7 Rijeka home games (HNL).
    • Over 1.5 goals scored in last 6 Rijeka games.
    • Over 1.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Istra games.
    • Over 1.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Istra games (HNL).
    • Over 1.5 goals scored in last 6 Istra away games.
    • Over 1.5 goals scored in last 5 Istra away games (HNL).
    👉Prediction: Total goals Over (1,5) (odds: 1.32)

    Prediction on corners

    Rijeka: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.71; at home field - 4.75;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.8; at home field - 5.5.

    Istra: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.57, away - 4;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; away - 5.5.
    Trends
    • Istra have taken over 3.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games.
    👉Prediction: Corners - Istra Total Over (3,5) (odds: 1.97)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 56;
    • both teams scored all-time - 21 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 10 times.

    Statistics: Rijeka vs Istra

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 5;
    • number of BTTS matches for Rijeka at home - 2 (50%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Istra away - 3 (75%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
    • BTTS matches for Rijeka at home - 2 (50%);
    • BTTS matches for Istra away - 5 (83%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.93)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Rijeka have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 home games.

    Rijeka Total goals Under (1,5)
    Published: 25/09/2025, 14:25

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    Betting Tips: Rijeka - Istra

    Istra have not won:
    nk-istra-1961-in 10 of last 11 away games (HNL).
    Rijeka will not lose
    -
    Rijeka have not won:
    hnk-rijeka-1in last 6 games (HNL).
    Istra will not lose
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    Under 3.5 goals scored:
    hnk-rijeka-1in 18 of last 20 Rijeka games (HNL).
    hnk-rijeka-1in last 15 Rijeka home games.
    hnk-rijeka-1in last 10 Rijeka home games (HNL).
    nk-istra-1961-in 14 of last 15 Istra games.
    nk-istra-1961-in 13 of last 14 Istra games (HNL).
    nk-istra-1961-in 11 of last 12 Istra away games (HNL).
    in 10 of last 11 Ante Culina games.
    Total goals Under (3,5)
    -385
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    hnk-rijeka-1in 8 of last 9 Rijeka games (HNL).
    hnk-rijeka-1in last 7 Rijeka home games (HNL).
    hnk-rijeka-1in last 6 Rijeka games.
    nk-istra-1961-in 9 of last 10 Istra games.
    nk-istra-1961-in 8 of last 9 Istra games (HNL).
    nk-istra-1961-in last 6 Istra away games.
    nk-istra-1961-in last 5 Istra away games (HNL).
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    -312
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    Rijeka - Istra 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
    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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