Prva HNL
Istra 1961 vs Rudeš
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 - 16:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadion Aldo Drosina
Istra 1961 vs Rudeš Prediction & Stats - Prva HNL 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Istra 1961 vs Rudeš carries real history into this round of the Prva HNL.
The two sides meet on 13/09 (Sunday) at Stadion Aldo Drosina, 16:00 (UK time).
Read the Istra 1961 vs Rudeš prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Istra 1961 vs Rudeš
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Istra 1961 vs Rudeš call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Istra 1961 or Draw
Last updated on 11-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Istra 1961 the side to beat, with roughly 63% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Prva HNL odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Istra 1961 Preview
Istra 1961 reach this fixture 6 match into their Prva HNL. Here is where Istra stand:
In this competition
1 won, 3 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
11 scored, at 1.83 a game
10 conceded, at 1.67 a game
Istra, season-wide
1 won, 3 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Emil Frederiksen, 4 goals
Most assists: Emil Frederiksen, 2 assists
Recent results — Istra 1961
04/09/2026 14:00
29/08/2026 12:30
23/08/2026 12:30
15/08/2026 12:30
09/08/2026 15:00
Rudeš: how they are travelling
Rudeš come in 6 matches into their Prva HNL.
Here is what Rudeš have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 5 lost
0.5 points per game
6 scored, at 1 a game
19 conceded, at 3.17 a game
Rudeš, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Lenny Ilecic, 1 goals
Most assists: Lenny Ilecic, 2 assists
Recent results — Rudeš
06/09/2026 12:00
29/08/2026 15:00
21/08/2026 14:00
14/08/2026 14:00
08/08/2026 12:30
The head-to-head favours Istra 1961
Recent meetings have tended to go Istra 1961's way against Rudeš.
From 14 match(es):
Istra 1961: 8 win(s)
Rudeš: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 2
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Istra 1961 vs Rudeš prediction.
Form comparison Istra 1961 vs Rudeš
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Istra 1961
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
W
D
|
1 |
| Home |
D
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Away |
D
L
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.83 | 2.33 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.67 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.94 | 1.01 |
|
xGA
|
1.76 | 1.5 | 2.01 |
Away Team
Rudeš
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.17 | 5.33 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.67 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 3.17 | 3.67 | 2.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.99 | 1.03 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
2.11 | 1.72 | 2.5 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Istra 1961 and Rudeš have shown a preference for defensive football this season, often avoiding risky attacks.
With both teams likely to play carefully, we see under 2.5 goals as the best value bet for this match.
👉 Prediction: Istra 1961 to Win
We expect Istra 1961 vs Rudeš to end in a win for Istra 1961.
With solid odds and the support of their home crowd, they have what it takes to get the job done.
Fixture information - Istra 1961 vs Rudeš
Match: Istra 1961 vs Rudeš
Competition: Prva HNL
Date: Sunday, 13/09/2026
Kick-off: 16:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stadion Aldo Drosina
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Stats
The statistics for Verudeži vs Rudeš that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 3.17
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 48%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 86%
Over 2.5+
84%
League: 66%
Cards
4.33
League: 3.79
Corners
8
League: 9.59
Home Team
Istra 1961
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
W
D
|
1 |
| Home |
D
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Away |
D
L
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.83 | 2.33 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.67 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.94 | 1.01 |
|
xGA
|
1.76 | 1.5 | 2.01 |
Away Team
Rudeš
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.17 | 5.33 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.67 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 3.17 | 3.67 | 2.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.99 | 1.03 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
2.11 | 1.72 | 2.5 |
Corners
10.66 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
Istra 1961 received +5% more corners than Rudeš in the Prva HNL
10.16 / Match
Varaždin
(4)
Dinamo Zagreb
(4)
Rijeka
(4)
Slaven Koprivnica
(5)
Hajduk Split
(5)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
(7)(2)
Hajduk Split
(4)
Varaždin
(3)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
(3)
Dinamo Zagreb
(4)
Osijek
(1)
Rijeka
Cards
1.5 / Match
+33% Cards / Match
Rudeš received +33% more cards than Istra 1961 in the Prva HNL
2 / Match
Varaždin
(3)
Dinamo Zagreb
(1)
Rijeka
(1)
Slaven Koprivnica
(2)
Hajduk Split
(2)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
(0)(0)
Hajduk Split
(3)
Varaždin
(2)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
(3)
Dinamo Zagreb
(0)
Osijek
(2)
Rijeka
Goals Scored
1.83 / Match
+83%
Istra 1961 is +83% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Varaždin
(0)
Dinamo Zagreb
(2)
Rijeka
(2)
Slaven Koprivnica
(3)
Hajduk Split
(2)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
(2)(0)
Hajduk Split
(0)
Varaždin
(4)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
(0)
Dinamo Zagreb
(1)
Osijek
(1)
Rijeka
Goals Conceded
1.67 / Match
+47%
Rudeš condeded +47% more goals than Istra 1961
3.17 / Match
Varaždin
(0)
Dinamo Zagreb
(2)
Rijeka
(3)
Slaven Koprivnica
(0)
Hajduk Split
(2)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
(3)(4)
Hajduk Split
(2)
Varaždin
(1)
Lokomotiva Zagreb
(4)
Dinamo Zagreb
(6)
Osijek
(2)
Rijeka
Prva HNL Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hajduk Split
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 2 |
Dinamo Zagreb
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 3 |
Varaždin
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 4 |
Osijek
|
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 2 |
| 5 |
Rijeka
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| 6 |
Istra 1961
|
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 7 |
Lokomotiva Zagreb
|
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 6 | 1 |
| 8 |
Slaven Koprivnica
|
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 6 | 1 |
| 9 |
Rudeš
|
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 19 | -13 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 10 |
Gorica
|
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 | 0.17 |
Odds
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