HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Prediction, H2H, Stats & Betting Tips

Croatia · HNLSun, 23 Aug 2026

HNK Rijeka

Sun, 23 Aug 202617:30

3 : 2

Full time

Istra 1961

Pre-match win probability

62%HNK Rijeka23%Draw15%Istra 1961

Our prediction

HNK Rijeka

HNK Rijeka is the shortest 1X2 price in the stored market.

Odds1.45
Confidence62%
ResultGraded
Pre-match model probabilityPick and odds as published before kick-off
  • HNK Rijeka 62%
  • Draw 23%
  • Istra 1961 15%

Season statistics

HNL · highlighted side is stronger

HNK RijekaIstra 1961

Betting markets

Bookmaker prices with margin removed

Goal lineOverUnder
0.5 goals22.7% · 1.041.8% · 13
1.5 goals19.6% · 1.25.4% · 4.33
2.5 goals14.1% · 1.6711% · 2.15
3.5 goals9% · 2.6216.4% · 1.44

Both teams to score

Yes50%
No50%

Double chance

1X69.3%
X230.7%

Match result

HNK Rijeka1.45
Draw3.9
Istra 19616

Both teams to score

Yes50% · 1.83
No50% · 1.83

1X

Chance69.3%
Odds1.11

X2

Chance30.7%
Odds2.5

HNK Rijeka

Chance62%
Odds1.45

Draw

Chance23%
Odds3.9

Istra 1961

Chance15%
Odds6

No half-time prices stored.

No corner prices stored.

Model comparison

Our pick: HNK Rijeka at 1.45

HNK RijekaIstra 1961
Recent form50%50%
Attack50%50%
Defence50%50%
Goals model50%50%
Overall81%19%

HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961: prediction & preview

Croatia · HNL · Sun, 23 Aug 2026

HNK Rijeka meet Istra 1961 in the Croatia, HNL on 23 August 2026 at 17:30 (Africa/Lagos). The recorded score is 3–2.

On the 1X2 market the shortest price is HNK Rijeka at 1.45. Once the bookmaker margin is removed, that outcome carries about 62% of the implied chance, with the other two outcomes sharing the rest. A short price means the market rates that side more likely. It is not a certainty, and the margin means the three raw probabilities add up to more than 100% before they are scaled.

The 2.5-goal line is priced shorter on Over 2.5 (1.67, about 56.3% after the margin). Both teams to score is shorter on Yes at 1.83.

Season points-per-game rates were not stored on this fixture yet. The odds chart still shows how the 1X2, goals, and both-teams markets are priced.

HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 FAQs

4 questions

What time is HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961?

Kickoff is 17:30 on 23 August 2026, shown in Africa/Lagos.

Which outcome is shortest on HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961?

HNK Rijeka is the shortest 1X2 price at 1.45. The margin-adjusted share is about 62%.

What are the over and under 2.5 prices?

Over 2.5 is 1.67 and under 2.5 is 2.15.

Do both teams score on this match?

Both teams to score is priced at 1.83. That is a market price, not a forecast that both sides will score.

HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 prediction, H2H and stats