NK Istra 1961 vs Rijeka

Expert Analysis: NK Istra 1961 vs Rijeka

The upcoming football match between NK Istra 1961 and Rijeka on December 14, 2025, is poised to be a thrilling encounter. With both teams having a strong track record, the betting odds provide insightful predictions for various aspects of the game. The average total goals are predicted to be around 3.90, indicating a high-scoring match. The likelihood of over 0.5 goals in the first half stands at 78.40, suggesting an early goal could set the tone for the match.

Betting Predictions

• Over 0.5 Goals HT: 78.40 – High probability of scoring early.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 78.10 – A close call, but less likely given the high odds for early goals.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 74.90 – A lower chance of a goalless second half.
• Over 1.5 Goals: 73.60 – Indicates a match with multiple goals likely.
• Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 72.40 – A moderate chance that Istra will remain scoreless initially.
• Both Teams To Score: 69.30 – A strong possibility for both teams to find the net.
• First Goal Between Minute 0-29: 65.10 – Early goals are quite probable.
• Last Goal Between Minutes 73-90: 65.40 – Late goals could be decisive.
• Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: 62.40 – Istra has a good chance to score after halftime.
• Away Team To Score In 1st Half: 60.30 – Rijeka is likely to score early on.
• Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 61.70 – Rijeka may struggle to find another goal in the second half.
• Goal In Last 15 Minutes: 56.40 – The match could see a late goal changing the dynamics.

Additional Predictions

The average number of goals scored by Istra is predicted to be around 1.45, while they are expected to concede approximately 1.95 goals, indicating a potentially open game with opportunities for both sides to score. Discipline on the pitch might also play a role, with an average of 0.58 yellow cards and 0.47 red cards expected throughout the match.