Our Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka Prediction: 1-1
Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 20, 2026. 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 – Istra 1961 vs NK Opatija
Istra 1961 will aim to maintain their momentum following a 6-1 Club Friendly List triumph against NK Opatija on January 10.
HNK Rijeka's Last Match – HNK Rijeka vs HNK Gorica
HNK Rijeka must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Croatia HNL victory over HNK Gorica in their last outing. In that match, HNK Rijeka controlled 57% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HNK Rijeka | 57% | 0 (4) | 0.74 | 101 |
 HNK Gorica | 43% | 0 (2) | 0.52 | 42 |
Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka Stats
Key Stats
| Istra 1961 | HNK Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Istra 1961 are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while HNK Rijeka average 1.8 scored and 0.5 conceded per game.
Dinamo Zagreb 
Hajduk Split 
Istra 1961 
Slaven Belupo 
HNK Rijeka 
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HNK Gorica 
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Vukovar 91 
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