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HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961: Match Preview

HNK Rijeka logo HNK Rijeka

3-2

HT 2-0

Istra 1961 logo Istra 1961

Date

23 August 2026

Kickoff

19:30

Venue

Stadion HNK Rijeka

Round

Regular Season - 4

Status

Full time

Scheduled match window: approximately 19:30–21:30 EAT. Actual duration can vary because of added time, extra time, delays or interruptions.

Fixtures Hub's Pick

HNK Rijeka or draw and +1.5 goals

High Confidence This pick comes from our featured prediction analysis. Backed by live match statistics, confirmed lineups, 4 head-to-head meetings, recent team form.

Match overview

High confidence

HNK Rijeka face Istra 1961 in HNL in Croatia. The match is scheduled for Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 19:30 at Stadion HNK Rijeka.

This pick comes from our featured prediction analysis. Backed by live match statistics, confirmed lineups, 4 head-to-head meetings, recent team form.

Key match trends

2 of the last 4 meetings between these two have ended level.

Head-to-head summary

HNK Rijeka wins

1

Draws

2

Istra 1961 wins

1

Average goals

1.25

Both scored

25%

Over 2.5 goals

25%

First-half goals

1

Meetings analysed

4

HNK Rijeka logo

HNK Rijeka

Rating 5.6/10

Played

6

Goals

5

Conceded

6

Both scored

33%

Clean sheets

2

Points rate

5.6/10

Istra 1961 logo

Istra 1961

Rating 5/10

Played

6

Goals

13

Conceded

10

Both scored

83%

Clean sheets

1

Points rate

5/10

Match preview guide

HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961: form, H2H and match context

This HNL match page combines the scheduled kickoff, recent results, head-to-head meetings, available lineups, match events and team statistics in one place. The sections above compare HNK Rijeka and Istra 1961, with supported live updates and the final result added as the fixture progresses.

How to read recent form

Form markers summarise each team's latest recorded results. Compare the sequence, opponent level and home or away setting rather than relying on one result alone.

What H2H tells you

Head-to-head records show earlier meetings between the teams. They add historical context, but squads, coaches, venues and competition circumstances can change.

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Data coverage and prediction note

Match information depends on the data supplied for this competition and may be corrected as official updates arrive. Predictions are informational statistical opinions, not guaranteed outcomes; confirmed team news and lineups should be checked close to kickoff.