HNL· Regular Season - 4· Stadion HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka
Istra 19613-2
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HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 23 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Istra 1961 +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.13 | - |
| X2Istra 1961 or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5HNK Rijeka +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 71% | 1.42 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 63% | 1.59 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 63% | 1.59 | - |
| 1XHNK Rijeka or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 59% | 1.69 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 41% | 2.45 | - |
| 2Istra 1961 to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 37% | 2.68 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 37% | 2.71 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Istra 1961 -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 29% | 3.41 | - |
| 1HNK Rijeka to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5HNK Rijeka -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 8.87 | - |
HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 preview & analysis
Match preview
HNK Rijeka host Istra 1961 in the HNL (Regular Season - 4) at Stadion HNK Rijeka on Sunday, 23 August 2026, with kick-off at 16:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, HNK Rijeka have won 2, Istra 1961 have won 2 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 1.3 goals, and both teams scored in 1 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Istra 1961 narrow favourites: HNK Rijeka 23%, draw 38%, Istra 1961 39%. We expect around 3.3 goals (1.3 - 1.9 in expected goals), with 63% for over 2.5 and 63% for both teams to score.
Head to head
HNL table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  HNK Hajduk Split | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +9 | 19 |
| 2 |  NK Varazdin | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 18 |
| 3 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 16 |
| 4 |  NK Osijek | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 16 |
| 5 | HNK Rijeka | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 14 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 12 |
| 7 |  NK Slaven Belupo | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 10 |
| 8 |  NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -6 | 7 |
| 9 |  Rudes | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -13 | 7 |
| 10 |  HNK Gorica | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 5 |
HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961?
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Istra 1961 are favourites. Our model gives HNK Rijeka a 23% chance of winning, Istra 1961 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961?
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We rate both teams to score at 63%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 kick off?
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HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 kicks off at 16:30 UTC on Sunday, 23 August 2026 at Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka.
