Istra 1961 Pula vs Rijeka: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 October

Istra 1961 Pula

W W W D W

8th place in Croatia 1.Division

1 - 1

22/10/2023 09:00

Rijeka

W L L L L

2nd place in Croatia 1.Division

Croatia 1.Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Istra 1961 Pula vs Rijeka on 22 October 2023 (kick-off: 09:00) 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 will face Rijeka in Croatia 1.Division on October 22, 2023 at 09:00.
Istra 1961 Pula are currently 8th with 41 points after 36 matches.
Rijeka sit 2nd with 74 points from 36 matches.

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 22/10/2023

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

01 Dinamo Zagreb	82	36	25	7	4	67	30	37
02 Rijeka	74	36	23	5	8	69	30	39
03 Hajduk Split	68	36	21	5	10	54	26	28
04 ZNK Osijek	57	36	16	9	11	62	43	19
05 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb	51	36	12	15	9	52	45	7
06 NK Varteks Varazdin	42	36	10	12	14	39	47	-8
07 HNK Gorica	41	36	11	8	17	35	50	-15
08 Istra 1961 Pula	41	36	10	11	15	36	54	-18
09 Slaven Koprivnica	33	36	9	6	21	43	69	-26
10 Rudes	9	36	1	6	29	22	85	-63

Head To Head

06/08/2023 15:00

Rijeka

6 - 0

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

06/05/2023 13:10

Rijeka

2 - 2

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

03/03/2023 11:59

Istra 1961 Pula

0 - 2

Rijeka

CRO D1

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

Rijeka

17%

Draw

33%

Istra 1961 Pula

50%

Istra 1961 Pula Last 6 matches

08/10/2023 11:15

Dinamo Zagreb 3 - 0 Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

02/10/2023 11:59

Istra 1961 Pula 0 - 4 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

CRO D1

27/09/2023 09:30

NK Zagora Unesic 0 - 2 Istra 1961 Pula

CRO Cup

23/09/2023 11:00

Istra 1961 Pula 0 - 1 HNK Gorica

CRO D1

17/09/2023 13:15

NK Varteks Varazdin 1 - 0 Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

02/09/2023 15:05

Hajduk Split 0 - 1 Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Rijeka

14/10/2023 11:00

Rijeka 1 - 1 Udinese

INT CF

07/10/2023 12:30

Rijeka 1 - 0 Hajduk Split

CRO D1

01/10/2023 09:15

Rudes 1 - 2 Rijeka

CRO D1

26/09/2023 09:30

NK Libertas 0 - 9 Rijeka

CRO Cup

24/09/2023 11:00

Slaven Koprivnica 0 - 1 Rijeka

CRO D1

16/09/2023 13:30

Rijeka 2 - 1 ZNK Osijek

CRO D1

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

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

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored

Avg. per game

1.22

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

13 (36%)23 (64%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

27 (75%)9 (25%)

Istra 1961 Pula

Recent matches

Rijeka

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)28 8(22%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

Under /Over

(31%)11 25(69%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)19 17(47%)

/Yes

(33%)12 24(67%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(39%)14 22(61%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Istra 1961 Pula

Rijeka

Shots

Istra 1961 Pula

Total shots

9.11 avg / game

Blocked

79 total

Avg. 2.47

Rijeka

Total shots

14.86 avg / game

Blocked

129 total

Avg. 4.45

Istra 1961 Pula Pass Rijeka

Total passes

13754

Avg. 382 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

14805

Avg. 411 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Istra 1961 Pula

Played games

Rijeka

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.53

3.92

141

Corners

185

5.14

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

2.28

Offsides

1.83

2.39

GK saves

1.92

Istra 1961 Pula

DISCIPLINARY

Rijeka

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.69

2.17

0.14

0.00

15.28

550

Fouls

457

12.69

14.25

513

Tackles

549

15.25

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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 22 October 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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