Rijeka vs Istra 1961 โ€” 1. HNL Match Preview

Rijeka face Istra 1961 in 1. HNL at Stadion HNK Rijeka, kicking off on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC.

Rijeka sit 3rd in the 1. HNL table with 32 points from 23 games (8W 8D 7L), while Istra 1961 are 6th with 30 points (8W 6D 9L).

Recent Form

Rijeka recent form: LWWDL. L 1-0 vs Hajduk Split (A, 2026-02-22 16:45:00). W 0-1 vs Omonia Nicosia (A, 2026-02-19 20:00:00). W 3-1 vs Varaลพdin (H, 2026-02-14 16:15:00). D 0-0 vs Dinamo Zagreb (H, 2026-02-08 16:45:00). L 1-0 vs Osijek (A, 2026-02-01 14:00:00).

Istra 1961 recent form: LLLDW. L 0-2 vs Gorica (H, 2026-02-21 14:00:00). L 4-0 vs Dinamo Zagreb (A, 2026-02-14 14:00:00). L 3-2 vs Vukovar (A, 2026-02-07 14:00:00). D 1-1 vs Lokomotiva Zagreb (H, 2026-01-30 17:00:00). W 1-2 vs Hajduk Split (A, 2026-01-25 14:00:00).

1. HNL League Table

1. HNL League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Dinamo Zagreb2316345217+3551
2Hajduk Split2314453520+1546
3Rijeka238873425+932
4Varaลพdin239592934-532
5Slaven Koprivnica238783236-431
6Istra 1961238692934-530
7Lokomotiva Zagreb237882935-629
8Gorica2375112532-726
9Vukovar2348112641-1520
10Osijek2338121936-1717

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, Rijeka have won 6 times, Istra 1961 have won 2 times, and 2 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 2.4 goals per game. Both teams scored in 20% of H2H meetings.

  • 2026-01-20 15:00:00: Istra 1961 1-2 Rijeka ()
  • 2025-09-27 14:00:00: Rijeka 0-0 Istra 1961 ()
  • 2025-04-19 16:45:00: Istra 1961 2-0 Rijeka ()
  • 2025-02-09 14:00:00: Rijeka 0-1 Istra 1961 ()
  • 2024-11-03 14:00:00: Istra 1961 0-1 Rijeka ()

Season Statistics

Rijeka: 1 Goals Scored (Avg), 0.4 Goals Conceded (Avg), 3 Clean Sheets, 20% BTTS Rate.

Istra 1961: 1.8 Goals Scored (Avg), 1.4 Goals Conceded (Avg), 1 Clean Sheets, 60% BTTS Rate.

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About Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Match

Competition

1. HNL

Kick-off

Saturday, March 14, 2026

24:00 (local time)

Venue

Stadion HNK Rijeka

Rijeka face Istra 1961 in 1. HNL in Stadion HNK Rijeka, kicking off on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 24:00. Rijeka sit 3rd in the table with 32 points, while Istra 1961 are 6th with 30 points. Rijeka's recent form reads LWWDL while Istra 1961 come into this game in LLLDW form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

Rijeka
6
2
2
Istra 1961
6 Wins2 Draws2 Wins

2.4

Avg Goals Per Match

19 - 5

Total Goals H2H

20%

Both Teams Scored

40%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Istra 19611 - 2Rijeka
Rijeka0 - 0Istra 1961
Istra 19612 - 0Rijeka

Based on the last 10 meetings between Rijeka and Istra 1961, Rijeka have the upper hand with 6 wins compared to Istra 1961's 2. Their meetings average 2.4 goals per game. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

1Goals Scored (Avg)1.8
0.4Goals Conceded (Avg)1.4
3
Clean Sheets
1
Clean Sheets
20%
BTTS Rate
60%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Rijeka
LWWDL
L1-0vsHajduk Split2026-02-22 16:45:00A
W0-1vsOmonia Nicosia2026-02-19 20:00:00A
W3-1vsVaraลพdin2026-02-14 16:15:00H
D0-0vsDinamo Zagreb2026-02-08 16:45:00H
L1-0vsOsijek2026-02-01 14:00:00A
Istra 1961
LLLDW
L0-2vsGorica2026-02-21 14:00:00H
L4-0vsDinamo Zagreb2026-02-14 14:00:00A
L3-2vsVukovar2026-02-07 14:00:00A
D1-1vsLokomotiva Zagreb2026-01-30 17:00:00H
W1-2vsHajduk Split2026-01-25 14:00:00A

1. HNL Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Dinamo Zagreb231634+3551
2Hajduk Split231445+1546
3Rijeka23887+932
4Varaลพdin23959-532
5Slaven Koprivnica23878-431
6Istra 196123869-530
7Lokomotiva Zagreb23788-629
8Gorica237511-726
9Vukovar234811-1520
10Osijek233812-1717

Head to Head

Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)

Istra 19611 - 2Rijeka
2026-01-20 15:00:00
Rijeka0 - 0Istra 1961
2025-09-27 14:00:00
Istra 19612 - 0Rijeka
2025-04-19 16:45:00
Rijeka0 - 1Istra 1961
2025-02-09 14:00:00
Istra 19610 - 1Rijeka
2024-11-03 14:00:00
Rijeka4 - 0Istra 1961
2024-08-18 19:00:00

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