Istra 1961 vs Rijeka: match statistics
Istra 1961 vs Rijeka: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Istra 1961 played Rijeka in Prva HNL (Croatia). The match was played on 14 December 2025. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Istra 1961: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Rijeka: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Istra 1961 scores 1.35 and concedes 1.24 goals per match. Rijeka scores 1.59 and concedes 1.12. League average: 2.71 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Istra 1961 65%, Rijeka 59%. Over 2.5: Istra 1961 59%, Rijeka 47%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Rijeka has higher xG: 1.76 vs 1.32. Istra 1961: 10.3 shots per match, Rijeka: 15.7.
Match halves
Istra 1961: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.76. Rijeka: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Istra 1961: 46-60 (5 goals). Rijeka: 46-60 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Prva HNL: 2.71 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Istra 1961 | Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.38 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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.
Rijeka is 18% better for: goals scored per match.
1.35 goals / match - Istra 1961 · 1.59 goals / match - Rijeka
Rijeka is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.24 goals / match - Istra 1961 · 1.12 goals / match - Rijeka
Istra 1961 scores in 76% of matches (13 of 17 matches), while Rijeka keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 matches).
Rijeka scores in 76% of matches (13 of 17 matches), while Istra 1961 keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Istra 1961
Over / Under - Rijeka
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Rijeka is 115% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.82 pts / match - Istra 1961 · 1.76 pts / match - Rijeka
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Istra 1961 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Rijeka - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 35%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Istra 1961
Rijeka
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.59 | 2.71 | • 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 62% | ▼ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 52% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 22% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 78% | ▼ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 83% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Istra 1961 0 - 1 - 0 Rijeka. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Istra 1961 vs Rijeka?
The Prva HNL match finished Istra 1961 1:2 Rijeka. 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 Rijeka?
Istra 1961 score 1.35 goals per game on average and Rijeka 1.59. The Prva HNL average is 2.71 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Istra 1961's matches and 59% of Rijeka's.
What form are Istra 1961 and Rijeka in?
Over the last 5 games Istra 1961 have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Rijeka 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Istra 1961 vs Rijeka?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Istra 1961 vs Rijeka: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.