HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Prediction
Croatia · Regular Season - 4
AI Best Pick
Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
HNK Rijeka
99A. TodorovicA. Todorovic
22A. OrecA. Orec
45A. MajstorovicA. Majstorovic
51A. HusicA. Husic
23J. LasickasJ. Lasickas
8I. CubelicI. Cubelic
26T. DantasT. Dantas
19S. VignatoS. Vignato
10T. FrukT. Fruk
4N. JankovicN. Jankovic
21J. PuljicJ. Puljic
1F. KolicF. Kolic
97A. KadusicA. Kadusic
3M. NasraouiM. Nasraoui
4R. KumarR. Kumar
13N. SepicN. Sepic
88D. DoumbiaD. Doumbia
8A. MauricA. Mauric
22E. FrederiksenE. Frederiksen
80I. SaranicI. Saranic
30N. Skafar ZuzicN. Skafar Zuzic
94H. JaganjacH. JaganjacHNK Rijeka Substitutes
Istra 1961 Substitutes
Match Stats
HNK RijekaIstra 1961 Team Comparison
HNK RijekaIstra 1961AI Insights
Game State Tendencies
HNK Rijeka- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (1.1 vs 0.6 in second half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Istra 1961- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Based on 5 historical meetings
Recent Form
HNK Rijeka
FC MidtjyllandHNK Rijeka
NK VarazdinHNK Rijeka
IlvesHNK RijekaHNK RijekaIlvesHNK Rijeka
RudesIstra 1961Istra 1961
NK Slaven Belupo
HNK Hajduk SplitIstra 1961Istra 1961
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
LecceIstra 1961Istra 1961
Milton Keynes DonsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HNK Hajduk Split | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16:5 | +11 | 16 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  NK Osijek | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 17:11 | +6 | 15 | WLWLW |
| 3 | NK Varazdin | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | +6 | 14 | DDWLW |
| 4 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14:7 | +7 | 13 | LWDWW |
| 5 | HNK Rijeka | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10:7 | +3 | 11 | DWDWL |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14:12 | +2 | 9 | WDDLW |
| 7 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9:13 | -4 | 7 | DLLLL |
| 8 | NK Slaven Belupo | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5:14 | -9 | 6 | LWLWL |
| 9 | Rudes | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8:22 | -14 | 3 | LLLWL |
| 10 |  HNK Gorica | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4:12 | -8 | 2 | DLDLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HNK Hajduk Split | 7 | 16:5 | 16 |
| 2 | NK Osijek | 7 | 17:11 | 15 |
| 3 | NK Varazdin | 7 | 13:7 | 14 |
| 4 | Dinamo Zagreb | 6 | 14:7 | 13 |
| 5 | HNK Rijeka | 6 | 10:7 | 11 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 7 | 14:12 | 9 |
| 7 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 7 | 9:13 | 7 |
| 8 | NK Slaven Belupo | 7 | 5:14 | 6 |
| 9 | Rudes | 7 | 8:22 | 3 |
| 10 | HNK Gorica | 7 | 4:12 | 2 |
HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Prediction
Our AI model has analysed this HNL fixture using team Elo ratings, recent form, projected goals and head-to-head history. The forecasts cover six independent markets - each probability is a separate model calculation, not derived from the match winner result.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive or open market; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
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Key Factors for This Match
Istra 1961 have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. HNK Rijeka and Istra 1961 have met 5 times recently, averaging 1.32 goals per game in those meetings. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
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