Rijeka vs NK Istra 1961 Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On September 27, Rijeka were hosting NK Istra 1961 in the HNL of Croatia. The match ended in a 0-0 deadlock after an evenly contested game.

The stage is set for another captivating encounter as the upcoming face-off sees Rijeka and NK Istra 1961 are set to clash again, 5 months after the previous HNL match which NK Istra 1961 won 2-0. Coming off a loss to Vukovar on September 22, Rijeka look to make a statement in this match.

NK Istra 1961, in comparison, come into this clash with momentum, following two straight victories against Osijek and Neretva in their most recent games. Though notably, their backline has lacked consistency, with goals conceded across six consecutive away matches.

This HNL clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Rijeka and NK Istra 1961 in this campaign. Rijeka’s attacking options, guided by Victor Sanchez, have been bolstered by Toni Fruk, the team’s top scorer, and Niko Jankovic, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Fruk has emerged as Rijeka’s leading scorer in HNL this season, netting two goals, while also excelling as their primary creator, registering one assist in the competition so far. Supporting them are Tiago Dantas, Simun Butic and Ante Orec, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Rijeka’s attack.

Meanwhile, the attacking efforts of NK Istra 1961, carefully orchestrated by Oriol Riera, have been driven by Stjepan Loncar, the team’s primary goal threat, and Salim Fago Lawal, both of whom have delivered in crucial moments. Loncar leads NK Istra 1961’s scoring charts in HNL this season with two goals, and is also the team’s top assist provider, with two key passes leading to goals so far this term. Saydou Bangura, Smail Prevljak and Advan Kadusic have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel NK Istra 1961’s attack.

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Live Streaming

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AI Prediction

Our system first delivers a pre-match prediction for Rijeka–NK Istra 1961, and as the game progresses, it refines those predictions continuously based on live developments. Pre-match figures processed by the model indicated Rijeka’s victory was the most likely outcome, rated at 40%, while a draw was at 28% and NK Istra 1961’s victory was at 32%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Rijeka - NK Istra 1961 in real time.

Rijeka kicked off the game with Martin Zlomislic, Mladen Devetak who got substituted by Stjepan Radeljic on the 77th minute, Anel Husic, Ante Majstorovic, Ante Orec, Tiago Dantas who got substituted by Dejan Petrovic on the 68th minute, Amer Gojak who got substituted by Ante Matej Juric on the 86th minute, Luka Menalo who got substituted by Bruno Bogojevic on the 86th minute, Toni Fruk, Niko Jankovic and Duje Cop who got substituted by Daniel Adu-Adjei on the 77th minute as starters, with Aleksa Todorovic, Stjepan Radeljic, Noel Bodetic, Lovro Kitin, Dominik Yankov, Bruno Bogojevic, Merveil Ndockyt, Dejan Petrovic, Gabriel Rukavina, Omar Sijaric, Daniel Adu-Adjei and Ante Matej Juric on the bench.

NK Istra 1961's starting eleven were Franko Kolic, Advan Kadusic, Dario Maresic, Ville Koski, Mohamed Nasraoui who got substituted by Filip Taraba on the 84th minute, Antonio Mauric, Josip Radosevic, Stjepan Loncar, Salim Fago Lawal who got substituted by Jovan Ivanisevic on the 90th minute, Smail Prevljak who got substituted by Saydou Bangura on the 77th minute and Emil Frederiksen who got substituted by Logi Robertsson on the 76th minute, with Petar Nemet, Jan Paus-Kunst, Jovan Ivanisevic, Filip Taraba, Raul Kumar, Dominik Celija, Dukan Ahmeti, Marin Zgomba, Logi Robertsson, Danijel Djuric and Saydou Bangura on the bench.

Stats

Explore stats from Rijeka vs NK Istra 1961 on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Expected Goals: 1.69 - 0.29
• Ball Possession: 52 - 48
• Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 0
• Total Attempts: 19 - 5
• Shots On Target: 1 - 1
• Blocked Shots: 5 - 1
• Shots in the Box: 13 - 4
• Shots from Outside the Box: 6 - 1
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 1
• Fouls: 16 - 8
• Corners: 10 - 2
• Throw-Ins: 38 - 22
• Saves: 1 - 0
• Free Kicks: 8 - 16
• Offsides: 2 - 3
• Passes into Final Third: 92 - 96
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 60 - 57
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 35 - 21
• Tackles: 14 - 23
• Completed Tackles: 9 - 16
• Total Crosses: 28 - 20
• Successful Crosses: 9 - 5
• Interceptions: 9 - 10
• Clearances: 11 - 35

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Duje Cop, Mladen Devetak and Anel Husic were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Over five meetings since August 2024, the teams have each had their moments. Rijeka have emerged victorious in three matches and NK Istra 1961 in two. The most recent match between them was on April 19, 2025, in the HNL of Croatia, where NK Istra 1961 secured a 2-0 victory. Across these five head-to-head matches, Rijeka have scored six goals, while NK Istra 1961 have netted three. Overall, Rijeka hold a stronger head-to-head record against NK Istra 1961 in recent meetings.

Rijeka have played eight matches in HNL, with one win, four draws, and three losses this season, scoring eight goals, averaging 1.00 per match, while conceding ten, an average of 1.25 per match. NK Istra 1961 have won two of their eight matches in HNL this season, with three draws and three defeats, scoring eight goals at an average of 1.00 per match and conceding eleven at a rate of 1.38 per match.

Recent Form

Rijeka played their last match against Vukovar, which ended in a loss, while NK Istra 1961 are on a two-game winning streak, including victories against Osijek and Neretva in their last two outings. Overall, Rijeka have won seven of their last twenty matches, losing eight and drawing five, while over their most recent twenty games, NK Istra 1961 have claimed nine victories, suffered six defeats, and drawn five times.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Rijeka occupy 9th spot with seven points in eight matches, while NK Istra 1961 sit 7th with nine points from eight matches.

Video Highlights

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