Istra vs Rijeka Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison
Compare Istra vs Rijeka: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.
Istra
Home Team
Rijeka
Away Team
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Performance Radar
Categories Won
Istra
Draw
Rijeka
Statistical Comparison
3W, 1D, 6L
4W, 3D, 3L
8 / 10 matches
12 / 10 matches
14 / 10 matches
9 / 10 matches
-6
+3
2 / 10 matches
6 / 10 matches
4 / 10 matches
4 / 10 matches
4 / 10 matches
1 / 10 matches
2W / 6 matches
2W / 4 matches
1W / 4 matches
2W / 6 matches
League Difficulty: 45.0, Opponent Quality: 48.8
League Difficulty: 45.0, Opponent Quality: 47.9
0W / 1 matches
0W / 1 matches
Actual: 0.8 | Diff: +0.11
Actual: 1.2 | Diff: +0.08
Attack: 22.7, Defense: 45.4, Form: 25.5
Attack: 33.9, Defense: 59.4, Form: 33.9
Goal Timing Analysis
0-15'
16-30'
31-45'
46-60'
61-75'
76-90+'
Power Rating Breakdown
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Power Rating Breakdown
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Strength of Schedule
Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.
League Difficulty
Opponent Quality
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Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.
AI Analysis
The statistics point to a clear direction in this matchup, though the underdog should not be underestimated.
Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 35.1 vs 34.8), making the raw statistics a reliable basis for comparison.
Rijeka holds the attacking edge with 1.2 goals per match versus Istra's 0.8, though the gap is not insurmountable.
Rijeka has the defensive edge, conceding 0.9 per match compared to Istra's 1.4.
Based on the combined statistics, expect 2.2 total goals. Under 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being unlikely.
Rijeka has the edge based on adjusted metrics, but this is far from a foregone conclusion. The 10.1 point power rating difference suggests a competitive match where small details could decide the outcome.
These two teams drew 0-0 in the Croatia Prva HNL (2026-05-17). The stalemate suggests these sides are closely matched, and another tight contest could be on the cards. With the previous match ending in a draw, neither side holds a psychological edge. Both teams will feel they have a genuine chance of winning.
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Comparison Summary
This head-to-head comparison analyzes the last 10 matches of each team, evaluating attack power, defensive strength, form consistency, and overall performance metrics. The power ratings are calculated using a weighted algorithm that considers goals scored, goals conceded, win rate, and recent form trends.
Istra
3W 1D 6L · 8 goals scored · 14 conceded
Rijeka
4W 3D 3L · 12 goals scored · 9 conceded
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