Istra 1961 Pula vs Rijeka: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 03 March

Istra 1961 Pula

L W D W L

5th place in Croatia 1.Division

0 - 2

03/03/2023 11:59

Rijeka

W W D L L

4th place in Croatia 1.Division

Croatia 1.Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Istra 1961 Pula vs Rijeka on 03 March 2023 (kick-off: 11:59) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Istra 1961 Pula vs Rijeka preview before placing your bet.

Istra 1961 Pula are currently 5th with 46 points after 36 matches.
Rijeka sit 4th with 49 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Rijeka, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Istra 1961 Pula have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 03/03/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dinamo Zagreb	81	36	24	9	3	81	28	53
02 Hajduk Split	71	36	21	8	7	65	41	24
03 ZNK Osijek	50	36	13	11	12	46	41	5
04 Rijeka	49	36	14	7	15	44	44	0
05 Istra 1961 Pula	46	36	11	13	12	36	38	-2
06 NK Varteks Varazdin	46	36	12	10	14	41	51	-10
07 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb	43	36	11	10	15	45	50	-5
08 Slaven Koprivnica	43	36	10	13	13	27	46	-19
09 HNK Gorica	32	36	7	11	18	36	50	-14
10 HNK Sibenik	27	36	5	12	19	24	56	-32

Head To Head

29/10/2022 09:00

Rijeka

0 - 1

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

21/08/2022 12:55

Istra 1961 Pula

1 - 1

Rijeka

CRO D1

02/04/2022 13:05

Istra 1961 Pula

0 - 2

Rijeka

CRO D1

18/12/2021 12:05

Rijeka

1 - 0

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

02/10/2021 13:05

Istra 1961 Pula

3 - 6

Rijeka

CRO D1

25/07/2021 12:55

Rijeka

2 - 0

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

Istra 1961 Pula

17%

Draw

17%

Rijeka

67%

Istra 1961 Pula Last 6 matches

24/02/2023 11:59

HNK Sibenik 0 - 0 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

18/02/2023 10:00

Istra 1961 Pula 1 - 0 ZNK Osijek CRO D1

10/02/2023 11:59

Dinamo Zagreb 1 - 0 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

03/02/2023 11:59

Istra 1961 Pula 2 - 1 NK Varteks Varazdin CRO D1

29/01/2023 12:10

Istra 1961 Pula 3 - 0 Hajduk Split CRO D1

20/01/2023 11:59

Istra 1961 Pula 0 - 0 Slaven Koprivnica CRO D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Rijeka

18/02/2023 12:10

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1 - 2 Rijeka CRO D1

12/02/2023 12:10

Rijeka 2 - 0 HNK Gorica CRO D1

05/02/2023 12:30

Hajduk Split 1 - 2 Rijeka CRO D1

28/01/2023 10:00

HNK Sibenik 1 - 2 Rijeka CRO D1

21/01/2023 10:00

ZNK Osijek 1 - 1 Rijeka CRO D1

13/01/2023 08:00

Rijeka 2 - 0 Budapest Honved INT CF

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Croatia 1.Division

Played games

Goals

Scored

369

Avg. per game

1.29

Conceded

385

Avg. per game

1.35

Scored

531

Avg. per game

1.77

Conceded

287

Avg. per game

0.96

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 286 matches

YesNo

196 (69%)90 (31%)

In last 286 matches

NoYes

235 (78%)65 (22%)

Istra 1961 Pula

Recent matches

Rijeka

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(18%)8 37(82%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(36%)16 29(64%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Istra 1961 Pula

Rijeka

Shots

Istra 1961 Pula

Total shots

9.07 avg / game

Blocked

290 total

Avg. 2.34

Rijeka

Total shots

12.45 avg / game

Blocked

506 total

Avg. 3.78

Istra 1961 Pula Pass Rijeka

Total passes

68790

Avg. 402 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

72593

Avg. 392 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Istra 1961 Pula

286

Played games

Rijeka

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

122

0.41

3.61

1032

Corners

1467

4.89

5.42

1550

Throw-ins

1953

6.51

1.27

363

Offsides

384

1.28

2.13

609

GK saves

525

1.75

Istra 1961 Pula

DISCIPLINARY

Rijeka

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.09

599

549

1.83

0.09

0.09

8.44

2415

Fouls

2750

9.17

8.47

2422

Tackles

2409

8.03

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How We Build the Istra 1961 Pula vs Rijeka Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Istra 1961 Pula vs Rijeka on 03 March 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Croatia 1.Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Istra 1961 Pula vs Rijeka Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Istra 1961 Pula's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Rijeka's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Croatia 1.Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Croatia 1.Division standings and the Croatia 1.Division form table to understand exactly where Istra 1961 Pula and Rijeka sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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