Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Pula: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 February

Rijeka

L L W W L

2nd place in Croatia 1.Division

0-1

09/02/2025 10:00

Istra 1961 Pula

W D D D W

6th place in Croatia 1.Division

Croatia 1.Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Pula on 09 February 2025 (kick-off: 10:00) 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 will face Istra 1961 Pula in Croatia 1.Division on February 9, 2025 at 10:00.
Rijeka are currently 2nd with 65 points after 36 matches.
Istra 1961 Pula sit 6th with 48 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.50.

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

10:00

2025-02-09

Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Pula - Prediction & Odds

Rijeka

Istra 1961 Pula

2025-02-09 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 09/02/2025

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

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

22/10/2023 09:00

Istra 1961 Pula

1 - 1

Rijeka

CRO D1

06/08/2023 15:00

Rijeka

6 - 0

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

Istra 1961 Pula

50%

Draw

17%

Rijeka

33%

Rijeka Last 6 matches

01/02/2025 12:30

NK Varteks Varazdin 1 - 0 Rijeka

CRO D1

26/01/2025 10:00

Rijeka 4 - 1 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

CRO D1

18/01/2025 09:30

Grazer AK 1 - 1 Rijeka

INT CF

17/01/2025 09:30

Rijeka 2 - 0 Sturm Graz

INT CF

14/01/2025 09:00

Radomlje 1 - 0 Rijeka

INT CF

08/01/2025 10:00

Rijeka 1 - 1 NK Primorje

INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Istra 1961 Pula

31/01/2025 12:00

Istra 1961 Pula 0 - 0 HNK Gorica

CRO D1

25/01/2025 12:30

Dinamo Zagreb 3 - 1 Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

18/01/2025 08:30

Istra 1961 Pula 6 - 0 FC Koper

INT CF

15/01/2025 08:00

Istra 1961 Pula 1 - 1 NK Opatija

INT CF

09/01/2025 07:10

Maribor 2 - 1 Istra 1961 Pula

INT CF

20/12/2024 13:00

ZNK Osijek 2 - 2 Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

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

1.36

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored

Avg. per game

1.08

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.17

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

26 (72%)10 (28%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

22 (61%)14 (39%)

Rijeka

Recent matches

Istra 1961 Pula

Under /Over

(58%)21 15(42%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)22 14(39%)

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

Under /Over

(19%)7 29(81%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

/Yes

(28%)10 26(72%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)16 20(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rijeka

Istra 1961 Pula

Shots

Rijeka

Total shots

11.97 avg / game

Blocked

36 total

Avg. 4.50

Istra 1961 Pula

Total shots

9.75 avg / game

Blocked

30 total

Avg. 3.00

Rijeka Pass Istra 1961 Pula

Total passes

12674

Avg. 362 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

13826

Avg. 384 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Rijeka

Played games

Istra 1961 Pula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.58

Clean sheets

0.36

4.89

176

Corners

134

3.72

22.50

810

Throw-ins

722

20.06

2.17

Offsides

1.94

1.42

GK saves

2.42

Rijeka

DISCIPLINARY

Istra 1961 Pula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.25

2.50

0.11

0.17

13.28

478

Fouls

517

14.36

11.61

418

Tackles

471

13.08

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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 09 February 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.

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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