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On September 12, 2026, at Stadion Aldo Drosina, Istra 1961 hosts Rudes in the Croatian HNL. With Istra 1961 leading the head-to-head and recent form, a home win looks like a solid bet. Explore predictions, odds, and value picks for this promising fixture.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
Istra 1961
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4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 4 | L W D L |
| 9 |
Rudes
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 3 | W L L L |
Istra 1961
Stats
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Istra 1961
|
MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Home | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
|
Istra 1961
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33% | 50% | 17% |
| Home | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Away | 33% | 33% | 33% |
Rudes
Stats
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Rudes
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Home | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
|
Rudes
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0% | 50% | 50% |
| Home | 0% | 67% | 33% |
| Away | 0% | 33% | 67% |
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Istra 1961 and Rudes meet at Stadion Aldo Drosina in Pula for the Croatian HNL clash. Both sides aim to improve their standings, with Istra 1961 showing better recent form but Rudes historically resilient on their day. This game could hinge on midfield control and set-piece efficiency.
Istra 1961 fields a squad with experienced players like Niko Šepić, Isaac, and S. Goričan, benefiting from recent availability. Rudes, with a mixture of youth and seasoned players like V. Celjak and J. Poldrugač, are likely to rely on midfield discipline and set-piece routines. Injuries are minimal, so both squads are at full strength.
If Istra 1961 start strong, their chances of gaining early advantage increase, considering their recent scoring form and superior head-to-head results. A level at half-time could see Rudes pressing for a late equalizer if they fall behind, given their resilience in recent tight matches.
Look for opportunities where Istra 1961 dominates possession and creates more goal-scoring chances based on recent possession and shot averages. Rudes might adopt a counter-attacking approach, exploiting set pieces and defensive errors, making under 2.5 goals a viable market.
Yes, the recent form favors Istra 1961, with more wins and better goal creation, making their victory more probable.
The match is expected to be tight, with both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals being less probable based on recent defensive stats.
Rudes has a strong recent record in cup competitions; however, their league form and recent head-to-head suggest a lower chance of victory.
Since injuries are minimal, both teams' main strikers, Isaac for Istra 1961 and J. Poldrugač for Rudes, will be key goal threats.
