Istra 1961 vs Rudeš: match statistics
Istra 1961 vs Rudeš: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Istra 1961 played against Rudeš in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game was played on September 13, 2026. Venue: Stadion Aldo Drosina. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Istra 1961 has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Rudeš has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Istra 1961 scores 1.83 goals per game and allows 1.67. Rudeš scores 1.00 and allows 3.17. Games in this league average 3.23 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Istra 1961's games and 50% of Rudeš's. The Over 2.5 rates are 83% and 83%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Istra 1961 has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 0.99 per game. Istra 1961 takes 12.7 shots per game, while Rudeš takes 8.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Istra 1961 leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Rudeš leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Istra 1961's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For Rudeš, it is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prva HNL games average 3.23 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 65% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Istra 1961 have a clear home advantage: they average 2.33 goals per match at home with an xG of 1.94, while Rudeš score just 0.33 goals away from home and fail to find the net in 67% of their matches. The hosts create significantly more danger, averaging 16.33 shots and 6 shots on target, compared with the visitors’ 7.67 shots and 2.67 efforts on target. Rudeš’s defense looks particularly vulnerable, conceding 2.67 goals per away match, allowing opponents an xG of 2.50, and losing all 3 away fixtures. Istra have scored 12 goals in their last five matches and suffered just 1 defeat, whereas Rudeš have conceded as many as 17 goals during the same period, losing 4 of their 5 games. Although the hosts also concede an average of 1.67 goals at home, the difference in the quality of chances created and Rudeš’s disastrous away run strongly point towards an Istra 1961 victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The stronger signal points to BTTS - No, as Rudeš averages only 0.33 goals per match and failed to score in 67% of its games this season. The visitors do have an average xG of 0.95 and record 2.67 shots on target per match, but their conversion rate is just 4%, which limits the reliability of an away goal. Istra 1961 has yet to keep a clean sheet, but has conceded only 1.0 goal per game over its last 5 matches, while Rudeš averaged 1.0 goal scored during that period. The hosts are clearly stronger offensively, averaging 1.67 goals this season compared with the visitors’ 0.33, while Rudeš concedes 2.67 goals per match. Therefore, the most likely outcome is a result featuring one or more Istra goals without a goal from the visitors. Additionally, BTTS landed in only 33% of Rudeš’s matches this season, below the league figure of 48%, further supporting the scenario in which at least one team fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals, as both teams recorded at least 2 goals in 100% of their league matches so far. Istra averaged 2.4 goals scored over their last 5 matches, while Rudeš conceded as many as 3.4 goals per game during this period, which clearly strengthens the hosts’ attacking potential. Rudeš remain weaker offensively, averaging 1.0 goal across their five most recent appearances, while Istra have kept a clean sheet in none of their matches this season. The average xG from the last five matches stands at 1.57 for Istra and 1.04 for Rudeš, with both teams recording Over 2.5 goals in 80% of those games. The main concern regarding higher goal lines is Rudeš’s limited attacking efficiency, which is why Over 1.5 goals offers the safest edge with a projected total of 3.20 goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Istra 1961 are clearly superior in current form: over their last five matches, they have averaged 2.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded, while Rudeš have scored 1.0 and conceded as many as 3.4 per game. The hosts were leading at the break in 60% of their recent matches, whereas the visitors have not led at half-time in any of them and went into the interval trailing in 60% of cases. The advantage is also evident in the first halves: Istra have recently averaged 1.2 goals scored before the break and 0.6 conceded, compared with just 0.2 scored and 1.8 conceded by Rudeš. Seasonal xG figures also favor the hosts, as Rudeš’s defense allows an average of 2.50 xG, compared with 1.72 xG conceded by Istra. The scenario of Istra leading at half-time and securing the final victory is therefore the strongest HT/FT outcome, although the hosts’ poor full-season defensive record, conceding 3.67 goals per match, increases the risk of a late Rudeš turnaround.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Istra 1961 | Rudeš | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.44 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Istra 1961 is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Istra 1961 · 0.6 pts / game - Rudeš
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Istra 1961 is 83% better for: goals scored per game.
1.83 goals / game - Istra 1961 · 1 goals / game - Rudeš
Istra 1961 is 90% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.67 goals / game - Istra 1961 · 3.17 goals / game - Rudeš
Istra 1961 scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Rudeš keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 games).
Rudeš scores in 50% of games (3 of 6 games), while Istra 1961 keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Istra 1961
Over / Under - Rudeš
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Istra 1961 is 303% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Istra 1961 · 0.33 pts / game - Rudeš
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Istra 1961 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 17%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rudeš - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -8 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Istra 1961
Rudeš
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Prva HNL).
Teams vs league
| Istra 1961 | Liga | Rudeš | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.50 | 3.23 | ▲ 4.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 52% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 83% | 65% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 27% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 77% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 81% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
FAQ
What was the result of Istra 1961 vs Rudeš?
The Prva HNL match finished Istra 1961 3:2 Rudeš. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Istra 1961 vs Rudeš?
Istra 1961 score 1.83 goals per game on average and Rudeš 1.00. The Prva HNL average is 3.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Istra 1961's matches and 50% of Rudeš's.
What form are Istra 1961 and Rudeš in?
Over the last 5 games Istra 1961 have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Rudeš 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Istra 1961 vs Rudeš?
The statistical background for Istra 1961 vs Rudeš — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.