HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Prediction: 2-1

HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 14, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.

This HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

HNK Rijeka's Last Match – Hajduk Split vs HNK Rijeka

After suffering a 0-1 Croatia HNL loss to Hajduk Split, HNK Rijeka must win to get back on track. In that match, HNK Rijeka controlled 40% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Hajduk Split	60%	0 (6)	0.96	76
HNK Rijeka	40%	0 (3)	0.58	52

Istra 1961's Last Match – Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica

Istra 1961 will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 Croatia HNL defeat at the hands of HNK Gorica on February 21. In that match, Istra 1961 had 61% possession and 2 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Istra 1961	61%	0 (2)	-	59
HNK Gorica	39%	0 (2)	-	50

HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

HNK Rijeka are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Istra 1961 average 1.9 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.