Preview
- Matchweek 4 of the 2026-2027 1. HNL brings Rijeka against Istra 1961 on 2026-08-23 (kick-off 17:30 GMT).
- There is no recorded managerial head-to-head between M. Kek and Javi Cabello.
- The current standings see Rijeka hold 7th place with 3 points, while Istra 1961 occupy 5th with 4 points.
- Both teams have no missing players.
- We're predicting Rijeka to deploy a four-at-the-back 4-2-3-1, and Istra 1961 are expected to line up in 3-4-3.
- Both teams are coming from different results: Rijeka fell 0-2 against Midtjylland, while Istra 1961 prevailed 3-0 over Slaven Koprivnica.
- Momentum favors Istra 1961 (2-2-1) after Rijeka managed only 2-1-2 from 5 matches.
- Rijeka have clearly got the edge H2H: in 71 meetings, they've beaten Istra 1961 46 times, with 16 draws and only 9 losses.
- We predict Rijeka to prevail 2-0 given their strong home form (1-1-0) and 1.00 goals/game.
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Odds
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Summary
Match Info
Team Kits
Rijeka
Istra 1961
Events
| 18' | 1 - 0 | ||
| 42' | VAR- Toni Fruk | Penalty confirmed | |
| 43' | Penalty missed | ||
| 43' | 2 - 0 | ||
HT 2 - 0 | |||
| 53' | 3 - 0 | ||
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| 62' | H. Jaganjac | ||
| 71' | 3 - 1 | ||
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| 90+3' | 3 - 2 | ||
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Rijeka is going head to head with Istra 1961 on 23/8/2026 16:30 GMT for the Croatia 1. HNL. You can view the match information, lineups, odds, live score, result, goalscorers, cards, substitutions, standings, recent form, player ratings, injuries, tv channels, our users most predicted scores and Rijeka v Istra 1961 H2H statistics!