HNK Rijeka 3-2 Istra 1961

HNL · Matchday 4

HNK Rijeka

3 - 2

Istra 1961

J. Puljic 43'
T. Fruk 53'
Goal

M. Nasraoui 18' (OG)
H. Jaganjac 71'

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HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 Prediction

HNL (Croatia), 23 Aug 2026

HNK Rijeka and Istra 1961 finished 3-2 in the HNL (Croatia). HNK Rijeka took the win.

Who will win HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961?

HNK Rijeka and Istra 1961 finished 3-2 in the HNL (Croatia). HNK Rijeka took the win.

What time does HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 kick off?

Kick-off is on 23 Aug 2026 at 16:30 UTC at Stadion HNK Rijeka.

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Match info

Status

Full-time

Stadium

Stadion HNK RijekaRijeka

Referee

Igor Pajač· Croatia

Competition

HNLMatchday 4

Match events

M. Nasraoui (OG)

18'

Toni Fruk

42'

Jakov Puljić (pen)

43'

J. Puljic

43'

Half-time · 2 - 0

T. Fruk

Assist: T. Dantas

53'

A. Gojak

I. Cubelic

60'

B. Pavic

S. Vignato

60'

61'

R. Hrvatin

A. Kadusic

61'

G. Albarracin

D. Doumbia

61'

V. Rozic

N. Skafar Zuzic

62'

Hamza Jaganjac

71'

H. Jaganjac

A. Barco

A. Husic

72'

D. Adu Adjei

J. Puljic

72'

D. Ahmeti

A. Mauric

78'

M. Kablar

I. Saranic

M. Devetak

N. Jankovic

84'

Match report

HNK Rijeka beat Istra 1961 3-2 in HNL (Croatia) (Regular Season - 4) at Stadion HNK Rijeka. Goals: HNK Rijeka – M. Nasraoui 18', J. Puljic 43', T. Fruk 53'; Istra 1961 – H. Jaganjac 71'. It was 2-0 at half-time. Franko Kolić was the top-rated player with 8.0. Full lineups, events and statistics are in the tabs below.

Form guide

HNK Rijeka

LLW

Won 1 of the last 3

Istra 1961

WDL

Won 1 of the last 3

League table

HNK Rijeka5th18 pts · 11 PL · GD +3

1 place apart
2 points

Istra 19616th16 pts · 12 PL · GD +3

#	Team	PL	GD	Pts
4	NK Varazdin	12	+5	19
5	HNK Rijeka	11	+3	18
6	Istra 1961	12	+3	16
7	NK Slaven Belupo	12	-11	13

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Sun, Aug 23 · 16:30 (UTC)
Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka
Igor Pajač, Croatia

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Match report

HNK Rijeka edged Istra 1961 3-2 in the HNL (Croatia) at Stadion HNK Rijeka. Goals: M. Nasraoui (own goal) 18', J. Puljic 43', T. Fruk 53', H. Jaganjac 71', E. Frederiksen 90'. HNK Rijeka had 59% of possession to Istra 1961's 41%, with shots on target 8-3.

Frequently asked questions

What time does HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 kick off?

HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961 (HNL (Croatia)) kicks off on 23 August 2026 at 16:30 UTC at Stadion HNK Rijeka.

Who won HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961?

HNK Rijeka won the match 3-2.

What was the score in HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961?

The final score was HNK Rijeka 3-2 Istra 1961.

Who scored in HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961?

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

What are the lineups for HNK Rijeka vs Istra 1961?

The confirmed lineups for both teams are shown in the Lineups tab on this page.