NK Istra 1961 welcome Rijeka to Aldo Drosina Stadium on 17 May 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Croatia HNL schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
NK Istra 1961 tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.
Rijeka prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
NK Istra 1961 have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
Also, Rijeka continue to perform well, maintaining a reliable level of consistency. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
There is little difference in Rijeka's performance across venues.
NK Istra 1961 are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
In contrast, Rijeka continue to show resilience at the back. The back line has been performing reliably.
Rijeka show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
NK Istra 1961 show no clear trend in the goal count of their recent fixtures. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
However, Rijeka's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Rijeka.
NK Istra 1961 have generally been effective going forward, scoring in most recent games. Their attacking play remains a key strength.
Likewise, Rijeka usually manage to get on the scoresheet. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.
Rijeka's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
