Istra 1961 face HNK Rijeka in HNL at Stadion Aldo Drosina, kicking off on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 04:45 PM UTC.
Istra 1961 sit 5th in the HNL table with 42 points from 34 games (12W 6D 16L), while HNK Rijeka are 3rd with 49 points (13W 10D 11L).
Recent Form
Istra 1961 recent form: WWLLL. W 1-0 vs NK Osijek (A, 2026-05-10). W 3-1 vs NK Slaven Belupo (H, 2026-05-04). L 0-1 vs HNK Gorica (A, 2026-04-27). L 0-2 vs Dinamo Zagreb (H, 2026-04-22). L 1-2 vs Vukovar (H, 2026-04-18).
HNK Rijeka recent form: WWDLD. W 3-0 vs Vukovar (H, 2026-05-08). W 3-0 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb (A, 2026-05-03). D 0-0 vs HNK Hajduk Split (H, 2026-04-26). L 0-1 vs NK Varazdin (A, 2026-04-22). D 2-2 vs Dinamo Zagreb (A, 2026-04-18).
HNL League Table
HNL League Table
#
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
1
Dinamo Zagreb
34
26
4
4
89
27
+62
82
2
HNK Hajduk Split
34
19
7
8
54
32
+22
64
3
HNK Rijeka
34
13
10
11
47
36
+11
49
4
NK Varazdin
34
13
9
12
43
46
-3
48
5
Istra 1961
34
12
6
16
39
48
-9
42
6
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
34
10
12
12
39
51
-12
42
7
HNK Gorica
33
10
8
15
38
45
-7
38
8
NK Slaven Belupo
33
9
11
13
44
55
-11
38
9
NK Osijek
34
7
11
16
25
47
-22
32
10
Vukovar
34
6
10
18
34
65
-31
28
Head-to-Head Record
In 10 previous meetings, Istra 1961 have won 3 times, HNK Rijeka have won 6 times, and 1 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 1.9 goals per game. Both teams scored in 10% of H2H meetings.
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Free AI predictions and match analysis for Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka
Istra 1961 face HNK Rijeka in HNL in Stadion Aldo Drosina, kicking off on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 16:45. Istra 1961 sit 5th in the table with 42 points, while HNK Rijeka are 3rd with 49 points. Istra 1961's recent form reads WWLLL while HNK Rijeka come into this game in WWDLD form.
Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)
Istra 1961
3
1
6
HNK Rijeka
3 Wins1 Draw6 Wins
1.9
Avg Goals Per Match
6 - 13
Total Goals H2H
10%
Both Teams Scored
30%
Over 2.5 Goals
Recent Meetings
HNK Rijeka0 - 2Istra 19612026-03-15
Istra 19611 - 2HNK Rijeka2026-01-20
HNK Rijeka0 - 0Istra 19612025-09-27
Based on the last 10 meetings between Istra 1961 and HNK Rijeka, HNK Rijeka have been dominant with 6 wins compared to Istra 1961's 3. Their meetings average 1.9 goals per game. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.
Team Statistics
1Goals Scored (Avg)1.6
1.2Goals Conceded (Avg)0.6
1
Clean Sheets
3
Clean Sheets
40%
BTTS Rate
20%
BTTS Rate
Recent Form
Last 5 matches for each team
Istra 1961
WWLLL
W1-0vsNK Osijek2026-05-10A
W3-1vsNK Slaven Belupo2026-05-04H
L0-1vsHNK Gorica2026-04-27A
L0-2vsDinamo Zagreb2026-04-22H
L1-2vsVukovar2026-04-18H
HNK Rijeka
WWDLD
W3-0vsVukovar2026-05-08H
W3-0vsNK Lokomotiva Zagreb2026-05-03A
D0-0vsHNK Hajduk Split2026-04-26H
L0-1vsNK Varazdin2026-04-22A
D2-2vsDinamo Zagreb2026-04-18A
Head to Head
Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)
HNK Rijeka0 - 2Istra 1961
2026-03-15 โข HNL
Istra 19611 - 2HNK Rijeka
2026-01-20 โข HNL
HNK Rijeka0 - 0Istra 1961
2025-09-27 โข HNL
Istra 19612 - 0HNK Rijeka
2025-04-19 โข HNL
HNK Rijeka1 - 0Istra 1961
2025-04-02 โข Cup
HNK Rijeka0 - 1Istra 1961
2025-02-09 โข HNL
0
HNL Standings
Current league table
#
Team
P
W
D
L
GD
Pts
1
Dinamo Zagreb
34
26
4
4
+62
82
2
HNK Hajduk Split
34
19
7
8
+22
64
3
HNK Rijeka
34
13
10
11
+11
49
4
NK Varazdin
34
13
9
12
-3
48
5
Istra 1961
34
12
6
16
-9
42
6
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
34
10
12
12
-12
42
7
HNK Gorica
33
10
8
15
-7
38
8
NK Slaven Belupo
33
9
11
13
-11
38
9
NK Osijek
34
7
11
16
-22
32
10
Vukovar
34
6
10
18
-31
28
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