HNL· Regular Season - 13· Stadion Aldo Drosina
Istra 1961
HNK Rijeka7 Nov
Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 7 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
18+ · T&Cs apply
Predicted score
2-1
Fair odds
1.72
Expected goals
1.6 - 1.3
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More Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Istra 1961 +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 86% | 1.17 | - |
| AH2 +1.5HNK Rijeka +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 78% | 1.28 | - |
| 1XIstra 1961 or Draw | 70% | 1.44 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| X2HNK Rijeka or Draw | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 55% | 1.80 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 45% | 2.24 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 42% | 2.40 | - |
| 1Istra 1961 to win | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 33% | 3.03 | - |
| XDraw | 32% | 3.14 | - |
| 2HNK Rijeka to win | 30% | 3.29 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Istra 1961 -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 22% | 4.63 | - |
| AH2 -1.5HNK Rijeka -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 14% | 7.00 | - |
Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka preview & analysis
Match preview
Istra 1961 host HNK Rijeka in the HNL (Regular Season - 13) at Stadion Aldo Drosina on Saturday, 7 November 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Istra 1961 arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 4. Most recently they beat NK Osijek 3-1 away. They're 6th in the table with 12 points from 9 games. HNK Rijeka arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 6. Most recently they lost to NK Slaven Belupo 1-4 away. They're 5th in the table with 14 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Istra 1961 have won 2, HNK Rijeka have won 2 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.0 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Istra 1961 narrow favourites: Istra 1961 38%, draw 32%, HNK Rijeka 30%. We expect around 2.9 goals (1.6 - 1.3 in expected goals), with 55% for over 2.5 and 58% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 58% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Istra 1961 2-1 HNK Rijeka.
Recent form
Istra 1961- 10 OctANK Osijek3-1
- 19 SeptHHNK Gorica0-1
- 13 SeptHRudes3-2
- 8 SeptAZagorec5-0
- 4 SeptANK Varazdin0-0
HNK Rijeka- 11 OctANK Slaven Belupo1-4
- 26 SeptHUnion Berlin0-1
- 20 SeptHHNK Hajduk Split3-0
- 16 SeptAVrbovec6-0
- 12 SeptANK Lokomotiva Zagreb1-1
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 |
Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka: FAQ
What is the Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Istra 1961 2-1 HNK Rijeka.
Who is the favourite to win Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka?
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Istra 1961 are favourites. Our model gives Istra 1961 a 38% chance of winning, HNK Rijeka 30%, and the draw 32%.
Will both teams score in Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka?
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We rate both teams to score at 58%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka kick off?
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Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka kicks off at 16:00 UTC on Saturday, 7 November 2026 at Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula.
