Our betting preview for the Istra 1961 vs Rijeka match on 20.01.2026 provides valuable insights for bettors. We focus on key markets such as Over 2.5 goals, BTTS, and total goals, offering the best tips for making winning predictions. With a detailed analysis of team form and past head-to-head encounters, you’ll be well-prepared to place your bets.
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Istra 1961 vs Rijeka
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Streak Insights
- Istra 1961 are unbeaten in 3 straight matches. Double Chance (1X): 1.65.
- Rijeka are unbeaten in 5 straight matches. Double Chance (X2): 1.30.
- Both Teams to Score landed in 3 straight Istra 1961 matches. BTTS Yes: 1.85.
- BTTS No in 3 straight Rijeka matches. BTTS No: 1.85.
Betting Tips and Predictions:
| Prediction | Odds | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rijeka to Win or Draw | 1.30 |  |
| BTTS: No | 1.85 | |
| U 2.5 | 1.70 | |
Bet and Win Predictions, H2H Stats and Recent Results.
Istra 1961
Team Form and Performance Overview:
Istra 1961 have shown strong consistency, winning 3 matches in their recent 5, proving tough competition! They’ve also drawn 1 games and suffered 1 losses.
A majority of their games have been exciting, with both teams scoring in 4 matches.
Their games have been filled with goals, with over 2.5 goals in 3 matches.
Overall, Istra 1961 have scored 11 goals and conceded 5 goals in their last 5 matches.
| Date | Match Details |
|---|---|
| 19.12.2025 | NK Varazdin 1 – 3 Istra 1961 W |
| 07.12.2025 | NK Osijek 1 – 5 Istra 1961 W |
| 29.11.2025 | Istra 1961 1 – 1 NK Slaven Belupo D |
| 23.11.2025 | Gorica 1 – 0 Istra 1961 L |
| 09.11.2025 | Istra 1961 2 – 1 Dinamo Zagreb W |
Rijeka
Team Form and Performance Overview:
Rijeka have shown strong consistency, winning 3 matches in their recent 5, proving tough competition! They’ve also drawn 2 games and suffered 0 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, Rijeka have scored 8 goals and conceded 2 goals in their last 5 matches.
| Date | Match Details |
|---|---|
| 21.12.2025 | Rijeka 1 – 0 Gorica W |
| 18.12.2025 | Shakhtar Donetsk 0 – 0 Rijeka D |
| 11.12.2025 | Rijeka 3 – 0 Celje W |
| 06.12.2025 | Rijeka 3 – 1 Vukovar W |
| 30.11.2025 | Lok. Zagreb 1 – 1 Rijeka D |
Head-to-Head
H2H Matches between Istra 1961 and Rijeka
| 27.09.2025 | Rijeka 0 – 0 Istra 1961 |
Standings
| # | Club | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 38 | 16 | 22 | 38 | WWDWW |
| 2 |  Hajduk Split | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 17 | 12 | 37 | WWDDL |
| 3 | Istra 1961 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 26 | WWDLW |
| 4 |  NK Slaven Belupo | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 28 | -2 | 26 | DLWDW |
| 5 | Rijeka | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 19 | 8 | 24 | WWDWL |
| 6 |  NK Varazdin | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 25 | -3 | 23 | LLWDL |
| 7 |  Gorica | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 27 | -6 | 19 | LDLLW |
| 8 |  Lok. Zagreb | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 30 | -10 | 19 | LLLDD |
| 9 |  Vukovar | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 32 | -13 | 15 | LWLDL |
| 10 |  NK Osijek | 18 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 26 | -10 | 14 | DDLDD |
Istra 1961 vs Rijeka match | 20.01.2026 We deliver football predictions through detailed H2H breakdowns and match performance insights.
