Our Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka Prediction: 1-1
Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 16:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday December 14, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Istra 1961's Last Match – HNK Gorica vs Istra 1961
After suffering a 0-1 Croatia HNL loss to HNK Gorica, Istra 1961 must win to get back on track. In that match, Istra 1961 recorded 57% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HNK Gorica | 43% | 0 (6) | 1.18 | 29 |
 Istra 1961 | 57% | 0 (6) | 1.27 | 58 |
HNK Rijeka's Last Match – HNK Rijeka vs Hajduk Split
HNK Rijeka will look to carry forward their winning form after a 5-0 Croatia HNL success over Hajduk Split on November 22. In that match, HNK Rijeka saw 31% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HNK Rijeka | 31% | 0 (7) | - | 58 |
 Hajduk Split | 69% | 0 (2) | - | 57 |
Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka Stats
Key Stats
| Istra 1961 | HNK Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.91 | Attacking Strength | 1.02 |
| 0.84 | Defence Strength | 0.91 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Istra 1961 are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while HNK Rijeka average 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.