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Istra 1961

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HNK

HNK Rijeka

Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka Prediction

Under2.5 goals
92% 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 92% confidence. In their last 5 matches, Istra 1961's games produced 2.2 goals on average, 2 of them over 2.5. HNK Rijeka's games averaged 1.8, 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. A confidence of 92% means the recent numbers clearly point to Under 2.5. The match ended 0-0, so Under 2.5 landed.

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2.2
avg goals, Istra 1961 last 5
1.8
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
NK Osijek 0-1 Istra 1961
May 10, 2026
Under 2.5✓
Istra 1961 3-1 Slaven Belupo
May 04, 2026
Over 2.5✕
HNK Gorica 1-0 Istra 1961
Apr 27, 2026
Under 2.5✓
Istra 1961 0-2 Dinamo Zagreb
Apr 22, 2026
Under 2.5✓
Istra 1961 1-2 NK Vukovar 91
Apr 18, 2026
Over 2.5✕
HNK Rijeka
Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 HNK Rijeka
May 13, 2026
Under 2.5✓
HNK Rijeka 3-0 NK Vukovar 91
May 08, 2026
Over 2.5✕
Lokomotiva Zagreb 0-3 HNK Rijeka
May 03, 2026
Over 2.5✕
HNK Rijeka 0-0 Hajduk Split
Apr 26, 2026
Under 2.5✓
Varteks Varazdin 1-0 HNK Rijeka
Apr 22, 2026
Under 2.5✓

Last 5 meetings

Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka, most recent first.

DateHomeAwayScoreResult
Mar 15, 2026HNK RijekaIstra 19610-2
Under 2.5✓
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✓