NK Istra 1961 vs Rijeka Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

NK Istra 1961 take on Rijeka in the HNL of Croatia on December 14. Play was suspended with the score at 1-1

Salim Fago Lawal scored the first goal of the game on the 5th minute of the match, putting NK Istra 1961 ahead. A goal from Luka Menalo followed, setting the scoreline at 1-1.

In what promises to be a thrilling clash, the upcoming encounter sees NK Istra 1961 and Rijeka are set to clash again, 3 months after the previous HNL meeting which ended in a draw 0-0. After defeating Osijek in HNL on December 7, NK Istra 1961 prepare to take on their next challenge. However, their streak comes with a caveat, their inability to keep a clean sheet has been evident, as they have allowed goals in eight consecutive matches.

After their recent three-win streak against Celje, Vukovar and Mladost Zdralovi, Rijeka approach this match with renewed confidence just like their oponents, having maintained an unbeaten streak stretching to six matches. However, they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, conceding goals in their last nine away matches in a row.

In this HNL showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for NK Istra 1961 and Rijeka throughout the campaign. NK Istra 1961’s offensive unit, under Oriol Riera’s management, has leaned on Smail Prevljak, their main scorer, and Stjepan Loncar, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. In HNL, Prevljak has been NK Istra 1961’s standout scorer with five goals, with Loncar contributing four assists to top their creative tally in the league. NK Istra 1961’s attacking depth is further showcased by Salim Fago Lawal, Advan Kadusic and Emil Frederiksen, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

Meanwhile, the attacking efforts of Rijeka, under the tactical direction of Victor Sanchez, have been driven by Toni Fruk, the team’s primary goal threat, and Ante Orec, both of whom have delivered in crucial moments. Fruk has already scored eight goals in HNL this season, with Dantas leading their creative tally in the league with four assists. Rijeka have also relied on Daniel Adu-Adjei, Niko Jankovic and Mladen Devetak to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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Live Streaming

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AI Prediction

Our AI model provides a pre-game prediction for the NK Istra 1961–Rijeka match - and once the match begins, it keeps observing the play and adjusts its forecast minute by minute. Pre-match figures processed by the model indicate Rijeka’s victory leads the probabilities with 43%, while a draw is at 27% and NK Istra 1961’s victory is at 30%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for NK Istra 1961 - Rijeka in real time.

NK Istra 1961 will probably kick off the game with Franko Kolic, Dario Maresic, Ville Koski, Raul Kumar, Marcel Heister, Israel Isaac Ayuma, Josip Radosevic, Emil Frederiksen, Salim Fago Lawal, Stjepan Loncar and Smail Prevljak as starters, with Jan Paus-Kunst, Filip Taraba, Alejandro Jay, Jovan Ivanisevic, Dominik Celija, Marin Zgomba, Danijel Djuric, Vinko Rozic, Logi Hrafn Robertsson, Antonio Mauric, Saydou Bangura and Charles Adah Agada on the bench.

Rijeka's starting eleven are Martin Zlomislic, Mladen Devetak, Stjepan Radeljic, Ante Majstorovic, Ante Orec, Dejan Petrovic, Tiago Dantas, Luka Menalo, Toni Fruk, Samuele Vignato and Ante Matej Juric, with Aleksa Todorovic, Noel Bodetic, Justas Lasickas, Anel Husic, Amer Gojak, Bruno Bogojevic, Merveil Ndockyt, Simun Butic, Duje Cop and Daniel Adu-Adjei on the bench.

Stats

Explore stats from NK Istra 1961 vs Rijeka on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Expected Goals: 0 - 0.15
• Ball Possession: 42 - 58
• Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 1
• Total Attempts: 4 - 2
• Shots On Target: 2 - 1
• Blocked Shots: 1 - 0
• Shots in the Box: 3 - 2
• Shots from Outside the Box: 1 - 0
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 2 - 3
• Corners: 1 - 1
• Throw-Ins: 1 - 1
• Saves: 0 - 1
• Free Kicks: 3 - 2
• Offsides: 1 - 0
• Passes into Final Third: 11 - 12
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 6 - 6
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 7 - 2
• Tackles: 0 - 1
• Total Crosses: 4 - 4
• Successful Crosses: 1 - 2
• Interceptions: 0 - 2
• Clearances: 3 - 6

Head-to-head

Since November 2024, the teams have clashed five times. NK Istra 1961 and Rijeka each have two wins, with the remaining one ending as draw. The last time these teams met was on September 27, 2025, in the HNL of Croatia, concluding in a 0-0 draw. NK Istra 1961 have scored three goals across these five encounters, while Rijeka have scored two. So, overall, NK Istra 1961 and Rijeka have shared a nearly identical head-to-head record in their recent history.

This season in HNL, NK Istra 1961 have recorded six wins, five draws, and five losses in sixteen matches, scoring twenty goals at an average of 1.25 per match and conceding twenty at a rate of 1.25 per match. Rijeka have won five of their sixteen matches in HNL this season, with six draws and five defeats, scoring 26 goals, averaging 1.63 per match, while conceding nineteen, an average of 1.19 per match.

Recent Form

NK Istra 1961’s previous game resulted in a win against Osijek., while Rijeka are on a three-game winning streak, having won Celje, Vukovar and Mladost Zdralovi in their last three matches. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, NK Istra 1961 have claimed eight victories, suffered seven defeats, and drawn five times, while in their last twenty matches, Rijeka have recorded nine wins, five losses, and six draws.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. NK Istra 1961 occupy 4th spot with 23 points in sixteen matches, while Rijeka hold 6th place with 21 points after sixteen matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between NK Istra 1961 and Rijeka in real time. You can watch the goals by Salim Fago Lawal and Luka Menalo as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of NK Istra 1961 - Rijeka are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.