Our HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Prediction: 1-1
HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 27, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
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 – Vukovar 91 vs HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka will aim to put their last result behind them following a 2-3 Croatia HNL loss to Vukovar 91 on September 22. In that match, HNK Rijeka controlled 69% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vukovar 91 | 31% | 0 (4) | 1.95 | 40 |
 HNK Rijeka | 69% | 0 (6) | 2.59 | 102 |
Istra 1961's Last Match – Istra 1961 vs NK Osijek
Istra 1961 will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Croatia HNL victory over NK Osijek on September 21. In that match, Istra 1961 recorded 50% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Istra 1961 | 50% | 0 (5) | 0.88 | 60 |
 NK Osijek | 50% | 0 (3) | 2.06 | 58 |
HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Stats
Key Stats
| HNK Rijeka | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Attacking Strength | 0.67 |
| 0.86 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HNK Rijeka are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Istra 1961 average 1.6 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
HNK Rijeka 14-16
Istra 1961 16-15
What are the odds for this match?
HNK Rijeka to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.5
Istra 1961 to win: @4.333
Lineups
HNK Rijeka: Anel Husic, Ante Orec, Niko Jankovic, Toni Fruk, Tiago Dantas, Martin Zlomislic, Mladen Devetak, Ante Majstorovic, Amer Gojak, Luka Menalo, Duje Cop
Istra 1961: Smail Prevljak, Dario Maresic, Emil Frederiksen, Salim Fago Lawal, Antonio Mauric, Stjepan Loncar, Mohamed Nasraoui, Ville Koski, Advan Kadusic, Franko Kolic, Josip Radosevic
Dinamo Zagreb 
Hajduk Split 
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 
NK Varazdin 
Istra 1961 
Slaven Belupo 
HNK Gorica 
HNK Rijeka 
NK Osijek 
Vukovar 91