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Match Analysis

HNK Rijeka Istra 1961
HNK Rijeka W W W W W W
Istra 1961 L D W D W D
STRENGTH
SHOT CONVERSION
SHOTS ON TARGET
POSSESSION
SAVE RATE
ATTACKING POTENTIAL
DEFENSIVE POTENTIAL
EXPECTED GOALS
HEAD TO HEAD
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Istra 1961 HNK Rijeka 0 - 0 May 17, 2026
HNK Rijeka Istra 1961 0 - 2 March 15, 2026
Istra 1961 HNK Rijeka 1 - 2 January 20, 2026
HNK Rijeka Istra 1961 0 - 0 September 27, 2025
Istra 1961 HNK Rijeka 2 - 0 April 19, 2025
HNK Rijeka Istra 1961 0 - 1 February 9, 2025

HNK Rijeka Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 6, 26 Home Ilves 1 - 0 Win
Aug 2, 26 Home Rudes 2 - 1 Win
Jul 30, 26 Away Derry City 0 - 1 Win
Jul 23, 26 Home Derry City 1 - 0 Win
Jul 16, 26 Home Dekani 2 - 0 Win
Jul 3, 26 Away Radomlje 0 - 2 Win

Istra 1961 Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 1, 26 Home NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 2 - 3 Loss
Jul 25, 26 Away Lecce 2 - 2 Draw
Jul 21, 26 Home Orijent 1919 5 - 2 Win
Jul 18, 26 Away Udinese 2 - 2 Draw
Jul 17, 26 Home Milton Keynes Dons 2 - 1 Win
Jul 11, 26 Away Celje 1 - 1 Draw

HNL Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
4 HNK Rijeka 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3
6 Istra 1961 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - No
This prediction suggests that there is a 50.63% likelihood that only one team is likely to score throughout the entire match.
HNK Rijeka to win
This prediction indicates that HNK Rijeka has a 63.37% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 21.52 %
Under 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 52.67% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be less than two goals scored.
Under 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 55.5% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be less than three goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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