Based on last 50 matches in "Croatia. HNL", up to 07/25/2021
To build a prediction for the Rijeka - Istra 1961 match, scheduled for 25 July 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Rijeka have played 50 matches, in which they won 26 of them, drew 9 times and lost 15 matches. Istra 1961, having played 50 matches, won 10 times, drew 11 matches and lost 29 defeats. In the league, Rijeka average 1.5 goals scored per game and 1.2 conceded. Istra 1961 average 0.8 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 20 April 2021 at Istra 1961's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Rijeka scores over 2 goals against Istra 1961 in 5 out of 11 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)3.5
Rijeka scores over 2 goalsat home against Istra 1961 in 4 out of 8 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)3.5
In 7 out of 12 last matches of Rijeka and Istra 1961 against each other, Rijeka wins by more than 1 goal.
H1 (-1.5)2.77
Rijeka wins by more than 1 goal against Istra 1961 at home in 10 out of 15 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)2.77
Istra 1961 does not scoreaway in 13 out of 24 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)2.34
Rijeka does not concede from Istra 1961 in 16 out of 30 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)2.34
Rijeka does not concedeat home from Istra 1961 in 8 out of 14 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)2.34
In 5 out of 7 last matches involving Istra 1961, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.24
In 10 out of 13 last matches, Rijeka won the first half against Istra 1961.
1st Half - W12.23
In 11 out of 14 last matches at home, Rijeka won the first half against Istra 1961.
1st Half - W12.23
Injuries & suspensions
Several home players are doubtful for this match. The away side will be missing one player from the first team.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Фран Йович (Croatia). Over the last 86 matches, he has shown 449 yellow cards (averaging 5.2 per match) and 34 red cards (averaging 0.4 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 20% of matches (17 out of 86). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.