Rijeka vs NK Istra 1961 Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Rijeka go head-to-head with NK Istra 1961 in the HNL of Croatia on August 22, with the match kicking off at 15:00 UTC.

The stage is set for another captivating encounter as the upcoming encounter sees Rijeka and NK Istra 1961 meet again, 3 months after the previous HNL meeting which ended in a draw 0-0. With victories over Ilves, Rudes, Derry City, Radomlje, Brinje, Bravo and NK Gorica, Rijeka is on a roll, marking their 9th consecutive unbeaten match. Rijeka have a challenging set of fixtures leading up to the match against NK Istra 1961 though, including Varazdin and Dinamo Zagreb in HNL and Ilves in Conference League 3rd qualifying round, games that could impact their momentum heading into the match against NK Istra 1961.

NK Istra 1961, compared to their opponent's recent win, are preparing for the match after a loss against Lokomotiva Zagreb in the HNL on August 1. They have several key matches to navigate before facing Rijeka though, including Slaven Koprivnica and Hajduk Split in HNL, and how they perform in these games could set the tone for their encounter with Rijeka. Their backline remains a concern, conceding goals in their last four matches in a row.

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, shaped by Matja¾ Kek’s vision, have been bolstered by Daniel Adu-Adjei, the team’s top scorer, and Toni Fruk, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Adu-Adjei leads Rijeka’s scoring charts in HNL this season with one goal, as Fruk continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with one assist. Supporting them are Tiago Dantas, Justas Lasickas and Niko Jankovic, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Rijeka’s attack.

Meanwhile, NK Istra 1961’s attacking options, under Javier Cabello’s management, have been bolstered by Emil Frederiksen, the team’s top scorer, and Nik Skafar Zuzic, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Frederiksen has emerged as NK Istra 1961’s leading scorer in HNL this season, netting two goals, with Zuzic leading their creative tally in the league with one assist.

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AI Prediction

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Rijeka - NK Istra 1961 in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.

In their last outing, Rijeka lined up with Aleksa Todorovic, Mladen Devetak, Alfonso Barco, Ante Majstorovic, Ante Orec, Niko Jankovic, Branko Pavic, Tiago Dantas, Amer Gojak, Daniel Adu-Adjei and Toni Fruk.

NK Istra 1961's lineup in their latest match featured Franko Kolic, Niko Sepic, Samuli Miettinen, Mohamed Nasraoui, Rene Hrvatin, Gustavo Albarracin, Matija Kablar, Nik Skafar Zuzic, Ivan Saranic, Emil Frederiksen and Hamza Jaganjac.

Stats

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Head-to-head

The teams have met six times since April 2025. Rijeka have emerged victorious in one match, NK Istra 1961 in two, while the remaining matches ended in draws. The most recent match between them was on May 17, 2026, in the HNL of Croatia, ending in a 0-0 draw. Rijeka have scored two goals across these six encounters, while NK Istra 1961 have scored five. Overall, NK Istra 1961 hold a stronger head-to-head record against Rijeka in recent meetings.

Recent Form

Rijeka are currently on a run of eight straight wins, including victories against Ilves, Rudes, Derry City, Radomlje, Brinje, Bravo and NK Gorica in their last eight outings, while NK Istra 1961 are coming off a loss in their last match against Lokomotiva Zagreb. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Rijeka have recorded twelve wins, five losses, and three draws, while in their last twenty matches, NK Istra 1961 have recorded six wins, twelve losses, and two draws.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Rijeka hold 4th place with three points after one match, while NK Istra 1961 are currently 6th in the table with zero points from one match.

Video Highlights

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