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HNK RijekaLWWLD
Istra 1961WLDWWHead to head
HNK Rijeka 30 · Draws 8 · Istra 1961 6 (44 meetings, last 10 below)
Our prediction
HNK Rijeka to win
@ 1.55Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 0 – 2 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 preview and result
HNK Rijeka and Istra 1961 met in the HNL on Sunday 15 March 2026 at 17:45 (Nigerian time). The match finished 0 - 2, 0 - 2 at half time.
Our model gives HNK Rijeka a 63% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Istra 1961 13%. Our pick was HNK Rijeka to win with 70% confidence at odds of 1.55. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (HNK Rijeka or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.11.
Goals: we expect about 2.5 goals (1.9 for HNK Rijeka, 0.6 for Istra 1961). The chance of three or more goals is 47%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 2 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
HNK Rijeka have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-W-L-D), scoring 9 and conceding 9. Istra 1961 have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-L-D-W-W), scoring 10 and conceding 5. In their last 10 meetings, HNK Rijeka won 30, Istra 1961 won 6 and 8 ended level.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961?
Our pre-match prediction is HNK Rijeka to win (70% confidence) at odds of 1.55. Win chances: HNK Rijeka 63%, draw 24%, Istra 1961 13%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 47%).
What time is HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961?
HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 (HNL) was played on Sunday 15 March 2026 at 17:45 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961?
The double chance 1X (HNK Rijeka or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.11. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
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