Looking at the upcoming Istra 1961 vs Rijeka clash on 17.05.2026, our betting tips focus on crucial markets such as Over 2.5 goals and BTTS. With in-depth predictions and a detailed breakdown of team form, our match preview gives you the best insights to make informed bets on this game.

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Istra 1961 vs Rijeka

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Streak Insights
- Rijeka are unbeaten in 3 straight matches. Double Chance (X2): 1.20.
- BTTS No in 4 straight Rijeka matches. BTTS No: 1.90.
Betting Tips and Predictions:
| Prediction | Odds | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rijeka to Win or Draw | 1.20 | ![]() |
| BTTS: No | 1.90 | ![]() |
| U 2.5 | 1.85 | ![]() |
Bet and Win Predictions, H2H Stats and Recent Results.
Istra 1961

Team Form and Performance Overview:
Istra 1961 have been solid, picking up 2 wins in their last 5 games. They’ve also drawn 0 games and suffered 3 losses.
Their recent games have been quite even, with 2 matches out of 5 seeing both teams score.
2 matches out of 5 have seen over 2.5 goals, offering a mix of high-scoring and tighter contests.
Overall, Istra 1961 have scored 5 goals and conceded 6 goals in their last 5 matches.
| Date | Match Details |
|---|---|
| 10.05.2026 | NK Osijek 0 – 1 Istra 1961 W |
| 04.05.2026 | Istra 1961 3 – 1 NK Slaven Belupo W |
| 27.04.2026 | Gorica 1 – 0 Istra 1961 L |
| 22.04.2026 | Istra 1961 0 – 2 Dinamo Zagreb L |
| 18.04.2026 | Istra 1961 1 – 2 Vukovar L |
Rijeka

Team Form and Performance Overview:
Rijeka have been solid, picking up 2 wins in their last 5 games. They’ve also drawn 2 games and suffered 1 losses.
Defensive setups have been more common, with only 1 matches featuring both teams finding the net.
Their games have been filled with goals, with over 2.5 goals in 3 matches.
Overall, Rijeka have scored 8 goals and conceded 3 goals in their last 5 matches.
| Date | Match Details |
|---|---|
| 08.05.2026 | Rijeka 3 – 0 Vukovar W |
| 03.05.2026 | Lok. Zagreb 0 – 3 Rijeka W |
| 26.04.2026 | Rijeka 0 – 0 Hajduk Split D |
| 22.04.2026 | NK Varazdin 1 – 0 Rijeka L |
| 18.04.2026 | Dinamo Zagreb 2 – 2 Rijeka D |
Head-to-Head
H2H Matches between Istra 1961 and Rijeka
| 15.03.2026 | Rijeka 0 – 2 Istra 1961 |
| 20.01.2026 | Istra 1961 1 – 2 Rijeka |
| 27.09.2025 | Rijeka 0 – 0 Istra 1961 |
Standings
| # | Club | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb | 34 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 89 | 27 | 62 | 82 | WWWWD |
| 2 | Hajduk Split | 35 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 55 | 33 | 22 | 65 | DLWDL |
| 3 | NK Varazdin | 35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 45 | 46 | -1 | 51 | WDLLW |
| 4 | Rijeka | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 47 | 36 | 11 | 49 | WWDLD |
| 5 | Lok. Zagreb | 35 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 40 | 52 | -12 | 43 | DDLDW |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 39 | 48 | -9 | 42 | WWLLL |
| 7 | Gorica | 35 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 40 | 46 | -6 | 41 | WLLWW |
| 8 | NK Slaven Belupo | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 45 | 55 | -10 | 41 | WLDLD |
| 9 | NK Osijek | 35 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 25 | 49 | -24 | 32 | LLLDW |
| 10 | Vukovar | 35 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 67 | -33 | 28 | LLWDL |
Istra 1961 vs Rijeka match | 17.05.2026 Discover football predictions based on historical H2H results and ongoing performance data.















