HNL· Regular Season - 35· Stadion Aldo Drosina
Istra 1961
HNK Rijeka0-0
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Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 17 May 2026 · Kick-off
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More Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5HNK Rijeka +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 91% | 1.10 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 82% | 1.22 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Istra 1961 +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 79% | 1.27 | - |
| X2HNK Rijeka or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| 1XIstra 1961 or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 57% | 1.76 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 43% | 2.32 | - |
| 2HNK Rijeka to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| 1Istra 1961 to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH2 -1.5HNK Rijeka -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 21% | 4.72 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 18% | 5.54 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Istra 1961 -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 9% | 11.44 | - |
Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka preview & analysis
Match preview
Istra 1961 host HNK Rijeka in the HNL (Regular Season - 35) at Stadion Aldo Drosina on Sunday, 17 May 2026, with kick-off at 16:45 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, Istra 1961 have won 3, HNK Rijeka have won 2 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 1.5 goals, and both teams scored in 1 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes HNK Rijeka narrow favourites: Istra 1961 23%, draw 38%, HNK Rijeka 39%. We expect around 2.2 goals (0.9 - 1.3 in expected goals), with 38% for over 2.5 and 43% for both teams to score.
Head to head
HNL table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 36 | 27 | 5 | 4 | +65 | 86 |
| 2 |  HNK Hajduk Split | 36 | 20 | 8 | 8 | +25 | 68 |
| 3 |  NK Varazdin | 36 | 15 | 9 | 12 | +1 | 54 |
| 4 | HNK Rijeka | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | +13 | 53 |
| 5 |  NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 36 | 10 | 14 | 12 | -12 | 44 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | -11 | 43 |
| 7 |  NK Slaven Belupo | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | -15 | 41 |
| 8 |  HNK Gorica | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | -8 | 41 |
| 9 |  NK Osijek | 36 | 8 | 11 | 17 | -22 | 35 |
| 10 |  Vukovar | 36 | 6 | 10 | 20 | -36 | 28 |
Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka?
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HNK Rijeka are favourites. Our model gives Istra 1961 a 23% chance of winning, HNK Rijeka 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka?
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We rate both teams to score at 43%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka kick off?
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Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka kicks off at 16:45 UTC on Sunday, 17 May 2026 at Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula.
