Based on last 50 matches in "Croatia. HNL", up to 12/08/2019
To build a prediction for the Rijeka - Istra 1961 match, scheduled for 8 December 2019, several key factors could influence the outcome. Rijeka have played 50 matches, in which they won 25 of them, drew 14 times and lost 11 matches. Istra 1961, having played 50 matches, won 8 times, drew 12 matches and lost 30 defeats. In the league, Rijeka average 1.8 goals scored per game and 1.1 conceded. Istra 1961 average 0.9 scored and 1.8 conceded. These sides last met on 21 September 2019 at Istra 1961's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 5 out of 7 last matches, Rijeka lost the second half.
2nd Half - W28.8
In 4 last home matches, Rijeka lost the second half.
2nd Half - W28.8
In 4 out of last 6 home matches involving Rijeka, a draw was recorded.
X6.15
In 6 out of 7 last home matches, Rijeka concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.9
In 5 out of 6 last matches involving Istra 1961, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.73
In 7 out of 8 last matches of Istra 1961 away, over under 3 goals were scored.
TU (2.5)2.325
Rijeka concedesat home in 8 matches straight.
IT2O (0.5)2.05
In 7 out of 8 last matches where Rijeka played at home, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes2.025
Rijeka wins by more than 1 goal against Istra 1961 at home in 7 out of 10 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)1.765
In 16 out of 21 last matches involving Rijeka and Istra 1961, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.75
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - midfielder Франко Андрияшевич, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation. Several more Istra 1961 players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Игор Паяч (Croatia). Over the last 46 matches, he has shown 258 yellow cards (averaging 5.6 per match) and 11 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 15% of matches (7 out of 46). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.