HNL · Sunday, 23 Aug 2026
HNK Rijeka
Home
3-2
Full time
Stadion HNK Rijeka
Istra 1961
Away
Recommended tip
Home Win @ 2.00
Predicted score
1 - 1
Goal expectancy (xG)
1.83 - 1.18
Win probability
Home
47%
Draw
22%
Away
31%
Predictions by market
Match Result (1X2)
1
47%
2.00
Double Chance
Home/Draw
69%
1.36
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
69%
1.36
Both Teams To Score
BTTS
69%
1.36
Over 1.5 Goals
No tip for this market.
Goals & trends
69%
Over 2.5
69%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
3.01
Avg goals
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Recent form: last 5 games
Head-to-head
0
HNK Rijeka wins
0
Draws
0
Istra 1961 wins
No previous meetings between these teams on record.
Why this prediction
46%
Recent form
53%
26%
Attack
73%
60%
Defence
46%
50%
Head-to-head
50%
47%
Win probability
31%
Match Preview & Analysis
HNK Rijeka face Istra 1961 in HNL. HNK Rijeka have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 games, scoring 4 and conceding 6 (1.4 points per game). Istra 1961 have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5 games, scoring 11 and conceding 8 (1.6 points per game).
There are no previous meetings between these sides in our records. Our model puts Over 2.5 Goals at 69% and Both Teams to Score at 69%.
With a 47% probability backing HNK Rijeka, home advantage and superior chance creation make HNK Rijeka to Win (1) the primary recommendation. Our algorithm forecasts a most likely final scoreline of 1-1, offering disciplined value for match winner and goals accumulator slips.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our data-driven prediction model calculates a 47% win probability for HNK Rijeka, a 22% chance of a draw, and a 31% probability for Istra 1961. Our top recommended betting pick is HNK Rijeka Win (1).
The most statistically probable scoreline prediction is 1 - 1, with an expected total goal expectancy (xG) of 3.01 goals across both sides.
Yes. Both Teams To Score (BTTS / GG) is favored with a 69% likelihood based on recent scoring form and defensive concession rates.
The match takes place on Sunday, 23 Aug 2026 at 16:30 (East Africa Time) at Stadion HNK Rijeka as part of the HNL.
