Rijeka 3-2 Istra 1961 - Result & Match Stats (1. HNL)

Rijeka vs Istra 1961 - result

Rijeka 3-2 Istra 1961 in the 1. HNL at Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka on 23 August 2026. Scorers: Toni Fruk, Jakov Puljic for Rijeka; Emil Frederiksen, Hamza Jaganjac for Istra 1961. In their last 6 meetings, Rijeka have won 1, Istra 1961 3, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Rijeka vs Istra 1961?

Rijeka 3-2 Istra 1961 in the 1. HNL on Sunday 23 August 2026 at Stadion HNK Rijeka. Scorers: Toni Fruk, Jakov Puljic for Rijeka; Emil Frederiksen, Hamza Jaganjac for Istra 1961.

Where was Rijeka vs Istra 1961 played?

Rijeka vs Istra 1961 was played at Stadion HNK Rijeka in Rijeka, the home ground of Rijeka.

What is Rijeka's recent form?

Rijeka's last five results read W W D L L (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

What is Istra 1961's recent form?

Istra 1961's last five results read D L L D W (oldest to newest): 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Rijeka and Istra 1961?

Across the last 6 meetings Rijeka have won 1, Istra 1961 have won 3 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Istra 1961 0-0 Rijeka on 17 May 2026 in the 1. HNL.

Who is the standout player for Rijeka?

Daniel Adu-Adjei leads Rijeka with 5 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Istra 1961?

Emil Frederiksen leads Istra 1961 with 7 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Rijeka vs Istra 1961?

Igor Pajač refereed Rijeka vs Istra 1961, averaging 20.0 fouls and 3.0 yellow cards per game this season.

Rijeka vs Istra 1961 - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
17 May 2026	1. HNL	Istra 1961 vs Rijeka	0-0
15 Mar 2026	1. HNL	Rijeka vs Istra 1961	0-2
20 Jan 2026	1. HNL	Istra 1961 vs Rijeka	1-2
27 Sep 2025	1. HNL	Rijeka vs Istra 1961	0-0
19 Apr 2025	1. HNL	Istra 1961 vs Rijeka	2-0
9 Feb 2025	1. HNL	Rijeka vs Istra 1961	0-1

Rijeka 3-2 Istra 1961: match stats

Stat	Rijeka	Istra 1961
Possession	59%	41%
Shots	14	11
Shots on target	8	3
Corners	6	4
Fouls	10	11
Yellow cards	0	1
Tackles	14	17
Passes	620	427

Rijeka vs Istra 1961 goals and red cards

Rijeka: M. Nasraoui (own goal) 18', J. Puljic 43', T. Fruk 53'. Istra 1961: H. Jaganjac 71', E. Frederiksen 90+3'.

Rijeka season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.2	3 of 10
Goals against	1	3 of 10
Shots	17.6	2 of 10
Shots on target	6.6	2 of 10
Fouls	12.4	7 of 10
Tackles	16.4	2 of 10
Passes	516	2 of 10
Corners	7	2 of 10

Rijeka player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Daniel Adu-Adjei (6), Toni Fruk (3), Justas Lasickas (2).
Assists: Tiago Dantas (3), Toni Fruk (3), Daniel Adu-Adjei (3).
Shots: Toni Fruk (34), Niko Jankovic (19), Daniel Adu-Adjei (18).
Fouls: Ante Orec (14), Justas Lasickas (12), Ante Majstorovic (11).

Istra 1961 season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2	6 of 10
Goals against	1.6	7 of 10
Shots	13	6 of 10
Shots on target	5	5 of 10
Fouls	10.9	9 of 10
Tackles	16	5 of 10
Passes	390.4	6 of 10
Corners	4.3	5 of 10

Istra 1961 player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Emil Frederiksen (7), Hamza Jaganjac (4), Dukan Ahmeti (2).
Assists: Dukan Ahmeti (3), Emil Frederiksen (2), Ivan Saranic (2).
Shots: Emil Frederiksen (20), Hamza Jaganjac (15), Dukan Ahmeti (12).
Fouls: Hamza Jaganjac (13), R. Hrvatin (11), Samuli Miettinen (10).