Rijeka vs NK Istra 1961 kicks off 13 February 2027 at 16:00. Croatian Football League fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
NK Istra 1961 vs Rijeka Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2027/02/13
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NK Istra 1961
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | ||
| Yellow cards | ||
| Red cards | ||
| Penalties awarded |
44
Rijeka wins
8
NK Istra 1961 wins
-
07 Nov 2026
NK Istra 1961
3 - 1
Rijeka
L
-
23 Aug 2026
Rijeka
3 - 2
NK Istra 1961
W
-
17 May 2026
NK Istra 1961
0 - 0
Rijeka
D
-
15 Mar 2026
Rijeka
0 - 2
NK Istra 1961
L
-
20 Jan 2026
NK Istra 1961
1 - 2
Rijeka
W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hajduk Split
|
13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | +16 | 29 | W W D W W |
| 2 |
Dinamo Zagreb
|
12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | +13 | 25 | L W W L W |
| 3 |
NK Osijek
|
13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | +4 | 20 | L D L W L |
| 4 |
NK Istra 1961
|
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +5 | 19 | W L D W W |
| 5 |
NK Varteks Varazdin
|
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +3 | 19 | W L L D L |
| 6 |
Rijeka
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 18 | L W L D L |
| 7 |
Slaven Belupo
|
13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | -9 | 16 | W L W L W |
| 8 |
Rudes
|
13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | -11 | 16 | W L W W W |
| 9 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
|
13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -7 | 11 | L W D L L |
| 10 |
HNK Gorica
|
13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | -15 | 7 | L D D L L |
Lineups not announced yet
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Recent results
Match preview
Rijeka host NK Istra 1961 in the Croatian Football League on Saturday, 13 February 2027 at 16:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Rijeka sit 6th in the Croatian Football League table with 18 points from 12 matches (5W · 3D · 4L). NK Istra 1961 are 4th with 19 points from 13 matches (5W · 4D · 4L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Croatian Football League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 66 times on record. Rijeka have won 44, NK Istra 1961 have won 8 and 14 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
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Rijeka vs NK Istra 1961 — frequently asked
When is Rijeka vs NK Istra 1961 played?
Kick-off is in the Croatian Football League.
Where is Rijeka vs NK Istra 1961 played?
Rijeka host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Rijeka vs NK Istra 1961 started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 13 February 2027 at 16:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
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Which competition is Rijeka vs NK Istra 1961 part of?
The Croatian Football League in Croatia. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
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