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1st HNLTuesday, 20 January 2026 · Full-time1-2✕
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Istra 1961

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HNK

HNK Rijeka

Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka Prediction

Under2.5 goals
61% confidence

Why we picked this for Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka

For this 1st HNL fixture we go with Under 2.5 goals for Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka, at 61% confidence. In their last 5 matches, Istra 1961's games produced 3.0 goals on average, 2 of them over 2.5. HNK Rijeka's games averaged 2.0, with 2 of 5 over the line. Current form is what points us towards Under 2.5.

History between the two sides fits the pick too: 5 of 5 recent meetings went under 2.5. At 61%, the recent numbers lean this way, but not strongly. Final score: 1-2. The pick lost.

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3.0
avg goals, Istra 1961 last 5
2.0
avg goals, HNK Rijeka last 5
0%
last 5 H2H went over 2.5
4 / 10
combined form matches over

Last 5 matches, each side

Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.

Istra 1961
Varteks Varazdin 1-3 Istra 1961
Dec 19, 2025
Over 2.5✕
Istra 1961 1-1 HNK Rijeka
Dec 14, 2025
Under 2.5✓
NK Osijek 1-5 Istra 1961
Dec 07, 2025
Over 2.5✕
Istra 1961 1-1 Slaven Belupo
Nov 29, 2025
Under 2.5✓
HNK Gorica 1-0 Istra 1961
Nov 23, 2025
Under 2.5✓
HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka 1-0 HNK Gorica
Dec 21, 2025
Under 2.5✓
Shakhtar Donetsk 0-0 HNK Rijeka
Dec 18, 2025
Under 2.5✓
Istra 1961 1-1 HNK Rijeka
Dec 14, 2025
Under 2.5✓
HNK Rijeka 3-0 Celje
Dec 11, 2025
Over 2.5✕
HNK Rijeka 3-1 NK Vukovar 91
Dec 06, 2025
Over 2.5✕

Last 5 meetings

Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka, most recent first.

DateHomeAwayScoreResult
Dec 14, 2025Istra 1961HNK Rijeka1-1
Under 2.5✓
Sep 27, 2025HNK RijekaIstra 19610-0
Under 2.5✓
Apr 19, 2025Istra 1961HNK Rijeka2-0
Under 2.5✓
Apr 02, 2025HNK RijekaIstra 19611-0
Under 2.5✓
Feb 09, 2025HNK RijekaIstra 19610-1
Under 2.5✓