Based on last 50 matches in "Croatia. HNL", up to 10/02/2021
To build a prediction for the Istra 1961 - Rijeka match, scheduled for 2 October 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Istra 1961 have played 50 matches, in which they won 10 of them, drew 11 times and lost 29 matches. Rijeka, having played 50 matches, won 28 times, drew 9 matches and lost 13 defeats. In the league, Istra 1961 average 0.8 goals scored per game and 1.6 conceded. Rijeka average 1.6 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 24 July 2021 at Rijeka's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Istra 1961 does not score against Rijeka in 17 out of 31 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.75
Istra 1961 does not score against Rijeka at home in 8 out of 15 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.75
In 10 out of 14 last matches, Istra 1961 lost the first half to Rijeka.
1st Half - W22.48
In 6 out of 8 last matches at home, Istra 1961 lost the second half to Rijeka.
2nd Half - W22.28
Rijeka won in 9 out of 12 last matches.
W21.89
Istra 1961 lost to Rijeka in 25 out of 31 last matches.
W21.89
Istra 1961 lost to Rijeka at home in 7 out of 8 last matches.
W21.89
Rijeka scores over 1 goal in 5 matches straight.
IT2O (1.5)1.77
Istra 1961 concedes over 1 goal from Rijeka in 14 out of 15 last matches.
IT2O (1.5)1.77
Istra 1961 concedes over 1 goalat home from Rijeka in 7 matches straight.
IT2O (1.5)1.77
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including defender Лука Марин. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several key players, including defender Нино Галович. Several more Rijeka players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Фран Йович (Croatia). Over the last 94 matches, he has shown 500 yellow cards (averaging 5.3 per match) and 35 red cards (averaging 0.4 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 20% of matches (19 out of 94). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.