Istra 1961 Pula vs Rijeka: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 January

Istra 1961 Pula

L L W W D

6th place in Croatia 1.Division

1-2

20/01/2026 08:00

Rijeka

L D W W D

4th place in Croatia 1.Division

Croatia 1.Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Istra 1961 Pula vs Rijeka on 20 January 2026 (kick-off: 08:00) 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 6th with 43 points after 36 matches.
Rijeka sit 4th with 53 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Rijeka to win with probability 48%.
Head-to-head history favors Rijeka, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Istra 1961 Pula have 2 wins, 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

08:00

2026-01-20

Istra 1961 Pula vs Rijeka - Prediction & Odds

Istra 1961 Pula

Rijeka

2026-01-20 08:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/01/2026

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

01 Dinamo Zagreb	86	36	27	5	4	93	28	65
02 Hajduk Split	68	36	20	8	8	61	36	25
03 NK Varteks Varazdin	54	36	15	9	12	47	46	1
04 Rijeka	53	36	14	11	11	49	36	13
05 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb	44	36	10	14	12	40	52	-12
06 Istra 1961 Pula	43	36	12	7	17	39	50	-11
07 Slaven Belupo	41	36	10	11	15	46	61	-15
08 HNK Gorica	41	36	11	8	17	40	48	-8
09 ZNK Osijek	35	36	8	11	17	27	49	-22
10 HNK Vukovar 91	28	36	6	10	20	37	73	-36

Head To Head

27/09/2025 07:00

Rijeka

0 - 0

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

19/04/2025 09:45

Istra 1961 Pula

2 - 0

Rijeka

CRO D1

02/04/2025 11:00

Rijeka

1 - 0

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO Cup

09/02/2025 07:00

Rijeka

0 - 1

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

03/11/2024 07:00

Istra 1961 Pula

0 - 1

Rijeka

CRO D1

18/08/2024 12:00

Rijeka

4 - 0

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

Istra 1961 Pula

33%

Draw

17%

Rijeka

50%

Istra 1961 Pula Last 6 matches

14/01/2026 05:30

Istra 1961 Pula 3 - 1 Radomlje INT CF

10/01/2026 03:00

Istra 1961 Pula 6 - 1 NK Opatija INT CF

19/12/2025 08:00

NK Varteks Varazdin 1 - 3 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

07/12/2025 09:30

ZNK Osijek 1 - 5 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

29/11/2025 10:15

Istra 1961 Pula 1 - 1 Slaven Belupo CRO D1

23/11/2025 10:15

HNK Gorica 1 - 0 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Rijeka

14/01/2026 05:00

Rijeka 1 - 2 FC Koper INT CF

21/12/2025 09:45

Rijeka 1 - 0 HNK Gorica CRO D1

18/12/2025 13:00

FC Shakhtar Donetsk 0 - 0 Rijeka UEFA ECL

11/12/2025 13:00

Rijeka 3 - 0 NK Publikum Celje UEFA ECL

06/12/2025 10:00

Rijeka 3 - 1 HNK Vukovar 91 CRO D1

03/12/2025 05:00

Mladost Zdralovi 1 - 4 Rijeka CRO Cup

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Croatia 1.Division

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Istra 1961 Pula

Rijeka

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.56

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.81

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.44

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

14 (39%)22 (61%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

16 (44%)20 (56%)

Istra 1961 Pula

Recent matches

Rijeka

Under /Over

(75%)27 9(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

Under /Over

(47%)17 19(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

/Yes

(53%)19 17(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(39%)14 22(61%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Istra 1961 Pula

Rijeka

Shots

Istra 1961 Pula

Total shots

10.28 avg / game

Blocked

107 total

Avg. 2.97

Rijeka

Total shots

14.56 avg / game

Blocked

145 total

Avg. 4.14

Istra 1961 Pula Pass Rijeka

Total passes

14467

Avg. 402 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

14291

Avg. 397 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Istra 1961 Pula

Played games

Rijeka

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.17

Clean sheets

0.39

4.14

149

Corners

225

6.25

22.44

808

Throw-ins

856

23.78

1.33

Offsides

1.39

3.53

127

GK saves

2.06

Istra 1961 Pula

DISCIPLINARY

Rijeka

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.97

2.22

0.00

0.14

11.83

426

Fouls

458

12.72

11.97

431

Tackles

313

8.69

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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 20 January 2026 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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