The match of 23rd round between HNK Rijeka и Istra 1961 took place at Stadion Rujevica on 1 March 2019, Friday.
During the last 36 meetings, HNK Rijeka have won 22 times, there have been 10 draws while Istra 1961 have won 4 times. The goal difference is 57-26 in favour of HNK Rijeka.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (11 November 2018) and ended with the victory of HNK Rijeka with a score 1-2.
The most common result of matches between these teams is 2-0. 2 matches have ended with this result.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 23 points.
HNK Rijeka is in the TOP-4 with 39 points. This is the 20th of 36 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (HNK Rijeka can score 48 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 17 points (48 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 5 points lower and has the opportunity to score 48 points additionally. The goal difference is 40:22. In addition, the HNK Rijeka offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. The HNK Rijeka defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Istra 1961 takes the 9th position in the league table with 16 points. This is the 21st of 36 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 4 points (Istra 1961 can score 45 points). The distance from the bottom league record is 13 points. The nearest pursuer is 13 points lower and has the opportunity to score 45 points additionally. The goal difference is 21:38. In addition, the Istra 1961 offensive line is one of the worst in the tournament. The Istra 1961 defensive line is one of the worst in the league.
HNK Rijeka Stats
The team scored 20 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 23-9. The average number of goals is 2.3. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.5.
Sidelined players: Matej Vuk, Momcilo Raspopovic
Istra 1961 Stats
Istra 1961 has lost in all of 5 last matches.
The team scored 9 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 3 wins, zero draws и 7 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 12-15. The average number of goals is 1.2. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.2.