About the Match

Istra 1961 faces HNK Rijeka at Stadion Aldo Drosina on Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC. This match is part of the HNL. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Istra 1961 and HNK Rijeka have fared against each other in the past. On Sport Eden, you can follow the Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka live score with a full set of match features, including:

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• Lineups and formations: Istra 1961 4-3-3 formation, manager Oriol Riera, HNK Rijeka 4-2-3-1 formation, manager Víctor Sánchez. Istra 1961 starting XI: R. Kumar, D. Marešić, E. Frederiksen, J. Radošević, I. Ayuma, M. Heister, S. Lawal, S. Prevljak, F. Kolić, S. Lončar, V. Koski. HNK Rijeka starting XI: M. Zlomislić, A. Oreč, A. Majstorović, S. Radeljić, M. Devetak, Tiago Dantas, D. Petrovič, S. Vignato, L. Menalo, T. Fruk, A. Jurič.
• Team form & Head-to-head history: Istra 1961 and HNK Rijeka head to head record: Istra 1961 2 win(s), HNK Rijeka 3 win(s), 0 draw(s).
• Match officials: Referee Ante Culina, Croatia.
• Stadium: Stadion Aldo Drosina.
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Final score: Istra 1961 1-2 HNK Rijeka.

Player of the Match: S. Lawal (Rating: 8)

Top rated players of Istra 1961:S. Lawal (8), D. Marešić (7.2), J. Radošević (6.9)

Top rated players of HNK Rijeka:A. Majstorović (7.3), Tiago Dantas (7.3), L. Menalo (7.3)

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