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

Betiball's prediction for Istra 1961 Pula vs Rijeka on 20 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) 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 vs Rijeka: Starting Lineups Time : 20/01/2026 11:00

Istra 1961 Pula
1 - 2
Finished
Rijeka
86' event Dario Maresic
83' event Agada / Raul Kumar
69' event Danijel Djuric / Stjepan Loncar
58' event Vinko Rozic / Lawal Salim Fago
16' event Advan Kadusic / Ville Koski
5' event Lawal Salim Fago
event 88' Teo Barisic / Samuele Vignato
event 88' Duje Cop / Daniel Adu Adjei
event 85' Stjepan Radeljic
event 80' Samuele Vignato
event 75' Tiago Dantas
event 66' Tornike Morchiladze / Luka Menalo
event 16' Amer Gojak / Toni Fruk
event 16' Daniel Adu Adjei / Ante Matej Juric
event 9' Luka Menalo
86' event Dario Maresic
event 88' Teo Barisic / Samuele Vignato
83' event Agada / Raul Kumar
event 88' Duje Cop / Daniel Adu Adjei
69' event Danijel Djuric / Stjepan Loncar
event 85' Stjepan Radeljic
58' event Vinko Rozic / Lawal Salim Fago
event 80' Samuele Vignato
16' event Advan Kadusic / Ville Koski
event 75' Tiago Dantas
5' event Lawal Salim Fago
event 66' Tornike Morchiladze / Luka Menalo
event 16' Amer Gojak / Toni Fruk
event 16' Daniel Adu Adjei / Ante Matej Juric
event 9' Luka Menalo
Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula
Substitutions
#77 Agada
#20 Dukan Ahmeti
#11 Mamadou Saydou Bangura
#32 Dominik Celija
#22 Danijel Djuric
#44 Rene Hrvatin
#2 Jovan Ivanisevic
#23 Alejandro Fidel Jay Agustin
#97 Advan Kadusic
#8 Antonio Mauric
#3 Mohamed Nasraoui
#40 Jan Paus-Kunst
#6 Logi Hrafn Robertsson
#7 Vinko Rozic
#13 Niko Sepic
#24 Filip Taraba
#41 Marin Zgomba
Istra 1961 Pula Istra 1961 Pula Rijeka Rijeka
11Shots10
4Shots on Goal2
16Fouls14
3Corner Kick4
14Free kick15
1Offside1
1Yellow card2
0Aerial1
0Save3
4Successful Tackles7
11Interceptions11
32Long pass21
4Successful center6
3Shots off goal7
4Blocked1
3Tackle7
5Dribbles4
24Throw-in20
375Passes444
90Attacks71
43Dangerous attacks49
1Corner Kicks(HT)2
2BigChances3
1BigChancesMissed1
8ShotsInsideBox7
3ShotsOutsideBox3
41DuelsWon37
1.53ExpectedGoals1.25
1.19xGOT1.82
16Touches In Opposition Box19
20AccurateCrosses18
30GroundDuelsWon26
11AerialDuelsWon11
28Clearances29
Rijeka Rijeka
Substitutions
#18 Daniel Adu Adjei
#55 Alfonso Barco
#29 Teo Barisic
#91 Noel Bodetic
#30 Bruno Bogojevic
#27 Simun Butic
#9 Duje Cop
#14 Amer Gojak
#51 Anel Husic
#2 Lovro Kitin
#23 Justas Lasickas
#7 Tornike Morchiladze
#20 Merveille Ndockyt
#79 Alasana Samateh
#25 Dominik Thaqi
#99 Aleksa Todorovic
Commentary
88' Rijeka — substitution: Teo Barisic / Samuele Vignato
88' Rijeka — substitution: Duje Cop / Daniel Adu Adjei
86' Dario Maresic - Istra 1961 Pula receive a yellow card
85' Stjepan Radeljic - Rijeka receive a yellow card
83' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Agada / Raul Kumar
80' Samuele Vignato - Rijeka receive a yellow card
75' Penalty scored! Tiago Dantas - Rijeka
69' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Danijel Djuric / Stjepan Loncar
66' Rijeka — substitution: Tornike Morchiladze / Luka Menalo
58' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Vinko Rozic / Lawal Salim Fago
16' Istra 1961 Pula — substitution: Advan Kadusic / Ville Koski
16' Rijeka — substitution: Amer Gojak / Toni Fruk
16' Rijeka — substitution: Daniel Adu Adjei / Ante Matej Juric
9' Goal! Luka Menalo - Rijeka
5' Goal! Lawal Salim Fago - Istra 1961 Pula

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 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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Istra 1961 Pula and Rijeka sit and what this result means for both clubs.

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