Istra vs Rijeka Prediction & Betting Tips

Istra vs Rijeka Match Preview

Istra return home with momentum after a strong run of results, while Rijeka arrive with patchy away form that has held them back in recent weeks. The hosts have taken points in four of their last five at home, showing resilience and improved scoring output. Rijeka, meanwhile, have struggled on the road despite flashes of quality.

Istra’s Home Form Points to Growing Stability

Istra have tightened up at home, avoiding defeat in four of their last five outings. The Green and Yellows edged Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 and saw off Varazdin 1-0, showing they can handle pressure in close contests. Their only setback in that spell came against Hajduk Split, yet they responded well with two draws and a victory. The goals have been steady rather than prolific, but the defence has kept them competitive throughout this run.

In the wider picture, recent all-round form also includes a standout 5-1 win at Osijek, reinforcing their improved edge in the final third. Even in tight matches such as the two 1-1 draws at home, Istra have shown the ability to stay in games and protect results.

Rijeka Struggling to Find Rhythm Away from Home

Rijeka’s away form tells a very different story. The visitors have won only one of their last five league trips, a 3-1 success at Gorica, while defeats at Varazdin and Dinamo Zagreb highlight their inconsistency. The defence remains shaky on the road, conceding in all five recent away fixtures.

Their overall form shows flashes of strength at home, including a 5-0 win over Hajduk Split, yet that control has not translated into away days. Stalemates at Lokomotiva Zagreb and Slaven Belupo offer signs of resilience, but the inability to build momentum remains a clear issue.

Istra vs Rijeka Prediction

Istra to win at 4.00 odds is the top pick here, given their steady home form and Rijeka’s ongoing struggles on the road. The hosts have shown they can manage tight games and convert pressure into results, while Rijeka’s recent away record raises doubts about their ability to control this contest.

Both teams to score at 2.00 odds also fits the pattern of recent outings, as Istra have been more assertive in attack and Rijeka tend to create chances even when results go against them. The visitors have scored in four of their last five away matches, and the hosts come into this with confidence after improved output in the final third.

Afolabi Ezekiel- December 11, 2025

Istra vs Rijeka Betting Tips

Istra win

OK

4.00 Odds

Both teams to score

OK

2.00 Odds