Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Pula: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 06 May

Rijeka

W W D L L

4th place in Croatia 1.Division

2 - 2

06/05/2023 13:10

Istra 1961 Pula

L W D W L

5th place in Croatia 1.Division

Croatia 1.Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Pula on 06 May 2023 (kick-off: 13:10) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Pula preview before placing your bet.

Rijeka are currently 4th with 49 points after 36 matches.
Istra 1961 Pula sit 5th with 46 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 06/05/2023

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

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

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

Rijeka

67%

Draw

17%

Istra 1961 Pula

17%

Rijeka Last 6 matches

27/04/2023 11:59

Rijeka 2 - 0 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb CRO D1

23/04/2023 09:00

HNK Gorica 1 - 0 Rijeka CRO D1

16/04/2023 11:59

Rijeka 2 - 0 Hajduk Split CRO D1

08/04/2023 13:10

Rijeka 1 - 0 HNK Sibenik CRO D1

02/04/2023 09:00

Rijeka 1 - 1 ZNK Osijek CRO D1

25/03/2023 11:59

Rijeka 1 - 1 NK Publikum Celje INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Istra 1961 Pula

26/04/2023 09:00

ZNK Osijek 1 - 0 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

22/04/2023 11:00

Istra 1961 Pula 0 - 0 Dinamo Zagreb CRO D1

16/04/2023 09:00

NK Varteks Varazdin 0 - 0 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

07/04/2023 12:10

Hajduk Split 2 - 2 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

31/03/2023 11:59

Slaven Koprivnica 2 - 0 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

19/03/2023 10:00

Istra 1961 Pula 0 - 0 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb CRO D1

Win

Draw

67%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Croatia 1.Division

Played games

Rijeka

Istra 1961 Pula

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.17

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.28

Scored

Avg. per game

0.94

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.61

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 18 home matches

YesNo

12 (67%)6 (33%)

In last 18 home matches

NoYes

12 (67%)6 (33%)

Rijeka

Recent matches

Istra 1961 Pula

Under /Over

(67%)12 6(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(50%)9 9(50%)

Under /Over

(17%)3 15(83%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(6%)1 17(94%)

Under /Over

(39%)7 11(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)6 12(67%)

/Yes

(39%)7 11(61%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(28%)5 13(72%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rijeka

Istra 1961 Pula

Shots

Rijeka

Total shots

11.56 avg / game

Blocked

22 total

Avg. 3.14

Istra 1961 Pula

Total shots

7.17 avg / game

Blocked

7 total

Avg. 1.40

Rijeka Pass Istra 1961 Pula

Total passes

6247

Avg. 416 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

4971

Avg. 414 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Rijeka

Played games

Istra 1961 Pula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.61

5.17

Corners

3.56

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.67

Offsides

2.06

2.17

GK saves

2.00

Rijeka

DISCIPLINARY

Istra 1961 Pula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.33

2.33

0.17

0.17

10.94

197

Fouls

216

12.00

13.06

235

Tackles

223

12.39

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How We Build the Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Pula Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Pula on 06 May 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.

Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Pula Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Rijeka's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Istra 1961 Pula'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 Rijeka and Istra 1961 Pula sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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