Based on last 50 matches in "Croatia. HNL", up to 03/01/2019
To build a prediction for the Rijeka - Istra 1961 match, scheduled for 1 March 2019, several key factors could influence the outcome. Rijeka have played 50 matches, in which they won 27 of them, drew 12 times and lost 11 matches. Istra 1961, having played 50 matches, won 9 times, drew 12 matches and lost 29 defeats. In the league, Rijeka average 1.9 goals scored per game and 1 conceded. Istra 1961 average 0.9 scored and 1.7 conceded. These sides last met on 10 November 2018 at Istra 1961's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 6 out of 8 last matches involving Rijeka, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.645
In 6 last matches involving Istra 1961, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.645
In 7 out of last 9 home matches involving Rijeka, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.645
Rijeka scores over 2 goals in 11 out of last 19 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.29
Istra 1961 concedes over 2 goals in 5 out of last 11 away matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.29
Rijeka wins at homeby more than 1 goal in 12 out of 20 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)1.915
Rijeka wins by more than 1 goal against Istra 1961 at home in 6 out of 9 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)1.915
Rijeka does not concede from Istra 1961 in 12 out of 18 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)1.74
Rijeka does not concedeat home from Istra 1961 in 6 out of 8 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)1.74
In 13 out of 18 last matches involving Rijeka and Istra 1961, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.705
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Дуйе Струкан (Croatia). Over the last 26 matches, he has shown 98 yellow cards (averaging 3.8 per match) and 10 red cards (averaging 0.4 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 12% of matches (3 out of 26).