NK Istra 1961 vs Rijeka Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/16
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 16 May at 15:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
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- 15 Mar 2026 Rijeka 0 - 2 NK Istra 1961 W
- 20 Jan 2026 NK Istra 1961 1 - 2 Rijeka L
- 27 Sep 2025 Rijeka 0 - 0 NK Istra 1961 D
- 19 Apr 2025 NK Istra 1961 2 - 0 Rijeka W
- 02 Apr 2025 Rijeka 1 - 0 NK Istra 1961 L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinamo Zagreb
|
40 | 29 | 5 | 6 | +68 | 92 | W W W W W |
| 2 |
Hajduk Split
|
41 | 23 | 8 | 10 | +20 | 77 | L W W W W |
| 3 |
Rijeka
|
40 | 17 | 8 | 15 | +8 | 59 | W L L W L |
| 4 |
NK Varteks Varazdin
|
40 | 14 | 14 | 12 | -2 | 56 | D W L D W |
| 5 |
NK Istra 1961
|
40 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 55 | L W W L L |
| 6 |
Slaven Belupo
|
41 | 14 | 10 | 17 | -9 | 52 | D L D L L |
| 7 |
HNK Gorica
|
41 | 11 | 12 | 18 | -15 | 45 | D D W D L |
| 8 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
|
40 | 9 | 15 | 16 | -17 | 42 | D L L D W |
| 9 |
NK Osijek
|
40 | 9 | 13 | 18 | -20 | 40 | W D D L W |
| 10 |
HNK Vukovar 1991
|
28 | 4 | 9 | 15 | -26 | 21 | L L L L D |
| 11 |
HNK Sibenik
|
11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 11 | D D L L L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 15:00.
Match preview
NK Istra 1961 host Rijeka in the Croatian Football League on Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 15:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
NK Istra 1961 sit 5th in the Croatian Football League table with 55 points from 40 matches (15W · 10D · 15L). Rijeka are 3rd with 59 points from 40 matches (17W · 8D · 15L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Croatian Football League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 66 times on record. NK Istra 1961 have won 8, Rijeka have won 44 and 14 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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NK Istra 1961 vs Rijeka — frequently asked
When is NK Istra 1961 vs Rijeka played?
Kick-off is in the Croatian Football League.
Where is NK Istra 1961 vs Rijeka played?
NK Istra 1961 host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has NK Istra 1961 vs Rijeka started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 15:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow NK Istra 1961 vs Rijeka live?
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Which competition is NK Istra 1961 vs Rijeka part of?
The Croatian Football League in Croatia. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Croatian Football League
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