The match of 2nd round between HNK Rijeka и Istra 1961 took place at Stadion Rujevica on 25 July 2021, Sunday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (21 April 2021) 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 teams scored the same number of points in the tournament and are next in the league table.
HNK Rijeka is in the TOP-4 with 3 points. This is the 1st of 36 team game in the tournament.
HNK Rijeka has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 105. In addition, the distance from the first place is 1 point (105 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with HNK Rijeka and can score 105 points. The goal difference is 2:0. HNK Rijeka has the best defensive record in the league.
Istra 1961 takes the 5th position in the league table with 3 points. This is the 1st of 36 team game in the tournament.
Istra 1961 has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 105. In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is zero points (105 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Istra 1961 and can score 102 points. The goal difference is 3:1. In addition, the Istra 1961 offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. The Istra 1961 defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
HNK Rijeka Stats
HNK Rijeka has not lost in any of the last 5 matches, with 3 wins and 2 draws.
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 14-8. The average number of goals is 1.4. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.5.
The next match of the team is important and will take place in less than a week. This means that some main players may miss the match or the team will not play at full strength.
Sidelined players: Toni Buric
Manager: Goran Tomic
Istra 1961 Stats
The team scored 8 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 2 wins, 2 draws и 6 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 11-16. The average number of goals is 1.1. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.1.
Manager: Gonzalo Garcia