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Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka: Match Preview

Istra 1961 logo Istra 1961

0-0

HT 0-0

HNK Rijeka logo HNK Rijeka

Date

17 May 2026

Kickoff

19:45

Venue

Stadion Aldo Drosina

Round

Regular Season - 35

Status

Full time

Scheduled match window: approximately 19:45–21:45 EAT. Actual duration can vary because of added time, extra time, delays or interruptions.

Fixtures Hub's Pick

draw or HNK Rijeka

High Confidence This pick comes from our featured prediction analysis. Backed by live match statistics, confirmed lineups, 3 head-to-head meetings, recent team form.

Match overview

High confidence

Istra 1961 face HNK Rijeka in HNL in Croatia. The match is scheduled for Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 19:45 at Stadion Aldo Drosina.

This pick comes from our featured prediction analysis. Backed by live match statistics, confirmed lineups, 3 head-to-head meetings, recent team form.

Key match trends

Istra 1961 have lost 4 in a row.

Head-to-head summary

Istra 1961 wins

1

Draws

1

HNK Rijeka wins

1

Average goals

1.67

Both scored

33%

Over 2.5 goals

33%

First-half goals

1.33

Meetings analysed

3

Istra 1961 logo

Istra 1961

Rating 3.3/10

Played

6

Goals

5

Conceded

8

Both scored

33%

Clean sheets

1

Points rate

3.3/10

HNK Rijeka logo

HNK Rijeka

Rating 4.4/10

Played

6

Goals

8

Conceded

5

Both scored

17%

Clean sheets

3

Points rate

4.4/10

Match preview guide

Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka: 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 Istra 1961 and HNK Rijeka, 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.