Istra 1961 Pula vs Rijeka: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 19 April

Istra 1961 Pula

W D D D W

6th place in Croatia 1.Division

2-0

19/04/2025 12:45

Rijeka

L L W W L

2nd place in Croatia 1.Division

Croatia 1.Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Istra 1961 Pula vs Rijeka on 19 April 2025 (kick-off: 12:45) 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 April 19, 2025 at 12:45.
Istra 1961 Pula are currently 6th with 48 points after 36 matches.
Rijeka sit 2nd with 65 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.12.

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

12:45

2025-04-19

Istra 1961 Pula vs Rijeka - Prediction & Odds

Istra 1961 Pula

Rijeka

2025-04-19 12:45

STANDINGS UP TO 19/04/2025

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

01 Dinamo Zagreb	65	36	19	8	9	69	41	28
02 Rijeka	65	36	18	11	7	49	21	28
03 Hajduk Split	63	36	17	12	7	49	34	15
04 NK Varteks Varazdin	49	36	11	16	9	28	24	4
05 Slaven Belupo	48	36	13	9	14	42	45	-3
06 Istra 1961 Pula	48	36	11	15	10	39	42	-3
07 ZNK Osijek	42	36	11	9	16	46	52	-6
08 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb	39	36	10	9	17	45	54	-9
09 HNK Gorica	37	36	9	10	17	29	51	-22
10 HNK Sibenik	30	36	7	9	20	28	60	-32

Head To Head

02/04/2025 14:00

Rijeka

1 - 0

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO Cup

09/02/2025 10:00

Rijeka

0 - 1

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

03/11/2024 10:00

Istra 1961 Pula

0 - 1

Rijeka

CRO D1

18/08/2024 15:00

Rijeka

4 - 0

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

14/04/2024 13:00

Istra 1961 Pula

0 - 2

Rijeka

CRO D1

04/02/2024 10:00

Rijeka

3 - 0

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

Rijeka

50%

Draw

Istra 1961 Pula

50%

Istra 1961 Pula Last 6 matches

12/04/2025 10:00

HNK Gorica 3 - 2 Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

05/04/2025 12:45

Istra 1961 Pula 3 - 0 Dinamo Zagreb

CRO D1

02/04/2025 14:00

Rijeka 1 - 0 Istra 1961 Pula

CRO Cup

29/03/2025 11:00

Istra 1961 Pula 2 - 1 ZNK Osijek

CRO D1

21/03/2025 08:00

Istra 1961 Pula 1 - 0 NK Primorje

INT CF

15/03/2025 10:00

HNK Sibenik 1 - 0 Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Rijeka

06/04/2025 10:00

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 0 - 1 Rijeka

CRO D1

02/04/2025 14:00

Rijeka 1 - 0 Istra 1961 Pula

CRO Cup

29/03/2025 13:45

Slaven Belupo 2 - 1 Rijeka

CRO D1

16/03/2025 12:45

Rijeka 3 - 0 Hajduk Split

CRO D1

07/03/2025 13:00

Rijeka 1 - 1 HNK Sibenik

CRO D1

01/03/2025 10:00

HNK Gorica 0 - 0 Rijeka

CRO D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Croatia 1.Division

Played games

Istra 1961 Pula

Rijeka

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.08

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.17

Scored

Avg. per game

1.36

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

22 (61%)14 (39%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

26 (72%)10 (28%)

Istra 1961 Pula

Recent matches

Rijeka

Under /Over

(61%)22 14(39%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(58%)21 15(42%)

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(19%)7 29(81%)

/Yes

(44%)16 20(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(28%)10 26(72%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Istra 1961 Pula

Rijeka

Shots

Istra 1961 Pula

Total shots

9.75 avg / game

Blocked

30 total

Avg. 3.00

Rijeka

Total shots

11.97 avg / game

Blocked

36 total

Avg. 4.50

Istra 1961 Pula Pass Rijeka

Total passes

13826

Avg. 384 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

12674

Avg. 362 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Istra 1961 Pula

Played games

Rijeka

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.58

3.72

134

Corners

176

4.89

20.06

722

Throw-ins

810

22.50

1.94

Offsides

2.17

2.42

GK saves

1.42

Istra 1961 Pula

DISCIPLINARY

Rijeka

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.50

2.25

0.17

0.11

14.36

517

Fouls

478

13.28

13.08

471

Tackles

418

11.61

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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 19 April 2025 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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