Rijeka vs Istra 1961: match statistics
Rijeka presents a significantly better form, winning 4 of their last 5 overall matches, while Istra 1961 has lost all of their last 5 fixtures. The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 54% win rate and an average of 1.85 goals scored per home match, while conceding just 0.85. Istra struggles on the road with a 54% loss rate, conceding an average of 1.62 goals and scoring only 1.31 per game. Additionally, the visitors fail to score in 38% of their away matches, which, coupled with Rijeka's solid defense (a 46% clean sheet rate), significantly boosts the hosts' chances. The difference in playing quality is also confirmed by xG stats: Rijeka 1.77 vs 1.22, Istra 1.20 vs 2.01, highlighting the home team's superiority in both chance creation and defense.
Rijeka vs Istra 1961: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Rijeka play Istra 1961 in Prva HNL (Croatia). The match date is 15 March 2026 at 17:45. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Rijeka: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Istra 1961: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rijeka scores 1.36 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Istra 1961 scores 1.08 and concedes 1.39. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rijeka 39%, Istra 1961 53%. Over 2.5: Rijeka 42%, Istra 1961 50%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Rijeka has higher xG: 1.68 vs 1.30. Rijeka: 14.5 shots per match, Istra 1961: 10.3.
Match halves
Rijeka: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.75. Istra 1961: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.53.
Goals by minute
Rijeka: 46-60 (11 goals). Istra 1961: 0-15 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Prva HNL: 2.66 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 1-2-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 33%.
Match description
Rijeka presents a significantly better form, winning 4 of their last 5 overall matches, while Istra 1961 has lost all of their last 5 fixtures. The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 54% win rate and an average of 1.85 goals scored per home match, while conceding just 0.85. Istra struggles on the road with a 54% loss rate, conceding an average of 1.62 goals and scoring only 1.31 per game. Additionally, the visitors fail to score in 38% of their away matches, which, coupled with Rijeka's solid defense (a 46% clean sheet rate), significantly boosts the hosts' chances. The difference in playing quality is also confirmed by xG stats: Rijeka 1.77 vs 1.22, Istra 1.20 vs 2.01, highlighting the home team's superiority in both chance creation and defense.
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
| Rijeka | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.34 |
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.
Rijeka is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Rijeka · 1.4 pts / match - Istra 1961
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 26% better for: goals scored per match.
1.36 goals / match - Rijeka · 1.08 goals / match - Istra 1961
Rijeka is 39% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Rijeka · 1.39 goals / match - Istra 1961
Rijeka scores in 64% of matches (23 of 36 matches), while Istra 1961 keeps a clean sheet in 17% (6 of 36 matches).
Istra 1961 scores in 64% of matches (23 of 36 matches), while Rijeka keeps a clean sheet in 39% (14 of 36 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 — Rijeka
Over / Under — Istra 1961
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 65% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.47 pts / match - Rijeka · 0.89 pts / match - Istra 1961
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rijeka - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Istra 1961 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* 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 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Rijeka
Istra 1961
* 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
| Rijeka | Liga | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.36 | 2.66 | ▼ 2.47 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 52% | • 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 49% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 28% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 77% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Rijeka 1 - 2 - 0 Istra 1961. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Rijeka vs Istra 1961?
The Prva HNL match finished Rijeka 0:2 Istra 1961. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Rijeka and Istra 1961?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Rijeka won 1, Istra 1961 won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Rijeka vs Istra 1961?
Rijeka score 1.36 goals per game on average and Istra 1961 1.08. The Prva HNL average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Rijeka's matches and 53% of Istra 1961's.
What form are Rijeka and Istra 1961 in?
Over the last 5 games Rijeka have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Istra 1961 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rijeka vs Istra 1961?
The statistical background for Rijeka vs Istra 1961 — 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.