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 16:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 15, 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 – Vukovar 91 vs HNK Rijeka

HNK Rijeka will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Croatia HNL victory over Vukovar 91, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, HNK Rijeka controlled 48% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Vukovar 91	52%	0 (1)	-	90
HNK Rijeka	48%	0 (3)	-	91

Istra 1961's Last Match – Istra 1961 vs NK Osijek

Istra 1961 will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Croatia HNL defeat at the hands of NK Osijek on March 6. In that match, Istra 1961 had 57% possession and 2 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Istra 1961	57%	0 (2)	-	65
NK Osijek	43%	0 (4)	-	52

HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

HNK Rijeka are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Istra 1961 average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

HNK Rijeka to win: @1.533

Draw: @3.5

Istra 1961 to win: @6.5

Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8

HNK Rijeka Fixtures

Istra 1961 Fixtures