Good pick · fair odds 1.58 · bookmaker 1.73 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.73Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultIstra 1961 to win ✓62% · @1.44
Double chanceIstra 1961 or draw ✓82% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.73
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.08
Istra 1961 vs Rudes preview and prediction
The match
The HNL sees Istra 1961 take on Rudes on Sunday 13 September, kicking off at 16:00 (WAT) at Stadion Aldo Drosina. Istra 1961 are 4th with 19 points from 13 games (in the top four), while Rudes sit 8th on 16 points (in the bottom three). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Istra 1961's last 5: WDDLW Most recently they beat Zagorec 5–0 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Rudes's last 5: WLLWL Most recently they beat Koprivnica 3–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 3.2 conceded.
Istra 1961 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.8 goals: 2.5 for Istra 1961 and 1.3 for Rudes. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 74% and both teams to score at 63%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Istra 1961 62%, draw 21%, Rudes 18%.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.73.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 63% chance at odds of 1.73, above our fair price of 1.58, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Istra 1961 2–1 Rudes. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Istra 196162%fair 1.62 · @1.44
Draw21%fair 4.85 · @4.20
Rudes18%fair 5.70 · @6.00
3.83Expected goals
2.50Istra 1961 xG
1.33Rudes xG
63%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
3–18%
1–17%
2–07%
2–26%
3–06%
From our goals model: Istra 1961 2.5 – 1.3 Rudes expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Istra 1961 to win✓
62%
1.62
1.44
Double chance
Istra 1961 or draw✓
82%
1.21
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
63%
1.58
1.73 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
90%
1.12
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
74%
1.36
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
53%
1.88
–
Half-time result
Istra 1961 ahead at half-time✓
48%
2.08
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Istra 1961 / FT Istra 1961✓
42%
2.40
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.08
–
Form
Istra 1961 – last 6
WDDLWD
8 Sep
@ Zagorec
5–0
W
4 Sep
@ NK Varazdin
0–0
D
29 Aug
vs Dinamo Zagreb
2–2
D
23 Aug
@ HNK Rijeka
2–3
L
15 Aug
vs NK Slaven Belupo
3–0
W
9 Aug
@ HNK Hajduk Split
2–2
D
2.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Rudes – last 6
WLLWLL
9 Sep
@ Koprivnica
3–2
W
6 Sep
vs HNK Hajduk Split
0–4
L
29 Aug
@ NK Varazdin
0–2
L
21 Aug
vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
4–1
W
14 Aug
@ Dinamo Zagreb
0–4
L
8 Aug
vs NK Osijek
1–6
L
1.3Scored / game
3.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Istra 1961 and Rudes.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.73.
Who will win Istra 1961 vs Rudes?
On our numbers Istra 1961 have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Rudes 18%.
How many goals will there be in Istra 1961 vs Rudes?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Istra 1961 vs Rudes?
Our predicted score is Istra 1961 2–1 Rudes, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Istra 1961 vs Rudes?
Istra 1961 vs Rudes (HNL) kicks off on Sunday 13 September 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Aldo Drosina.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
