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Istra 1961 vs Rijeka - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Croatia
HNL Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula 
AI Match Summary
Istra 1961 host Rijeka in the HNL. This one's hard to separate. Istra 1961 have averaged 1.69 scored and 1.34 conceded recently, against Rijeka's 1.52 scored and 0.93 conceded. Past meetings favor Rijeka slightly — 1-2-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Aug 23, 2026, ending 3:2. xG projections (1.69 - 1.50) back Rijeka to edge this. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Rijeka have won more games recently than Istra 1961.
- 47% — that's where the model lands on Istra 1961 taking it.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Istra 1961 | Rijeka |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 11 | 15 |
| Draws | 8 | 6 |
| Losses | 10 | 8 |
| Goals Scored | 1.69 | 1.52 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.34 | 0.93 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.69 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Istra 1961 scored in 72% of their last 29 outings.
Historical meetings average 2.00 goals per match.
Istra 1961 has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Rijeka has conceded goals in 52% of their last 29 outings.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Istra 1961
(Home)Rijeka
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hajduk Split | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18:9 | 19 |
| 2 | Varazdin | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 14:7 | 18 |
| 3 | Din. Zagreb | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18:11 | 16 |
| 4 | Osijek | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 18:14 | 16 |
| 5 | Rijeka | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14:11 | 14 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17:14 | 12 |
| 7 | Slaven Belupo | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11:17 | 10 |
| 8 | Lok. Zagreb | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11:17 | 7 |
| 9 | Rudes | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 12:25 | 7 |
| 10 | HNK Gorica | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6:14 | 5 |
