Istra 1961 Hub
Istra 1961 won the regional derby against Rijeka 2-0. The goals were scored by Lawal and Rozić.
How did the match go?
The match started with strong pressure from Istra 1961, who threatened as early as the fifth minute. Maurić failed to catch the ball in the right way.
Match statistics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Attendance | 6088 |
| Goals | 2-0 for Istra 1961 |
| League position | 6th place for Istra 1961 |
Istra 1961 took the lead in the 28th minute, when Lawal scored for a big home celebration. In the 70th minute, Rijeka was again knocked to its knees, when Rozić scored for 2-0. Rijeka tried to reduce the score, but Fruk's shot ended up on the crossbar.
Current situation in the league
Istra 1961 is sixth in the standings with 43 points, while Rijeka is tied with Hajduk at the top. Dinamo has four points less and is in third place.
Current statistics for Istra 1961: - League standing: 6th in HNL, 43 pts, 12W-7D-17L from 36 games, recent form LDWWL. - Goals this season: 39 scored, 50 conceded (-11 goal difference). - Title race: 43 points behind leaders Dinamo Zagreb. - Last result: NK Varazdin 2-0 Istra 1961 (2026-05-23). - Recent form (last 5): 1W-2D-2L (LLDDW, most recent first); lost the last 2.
