League-position context
HNK Rijeka rank2nd
Istra 1961 rank5th
HNK Rijeka points65
Istra 1961 points48
HNK Rijeka: #2 Β· 65 pts Β· GD +28
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 28 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Istra 1961: #5 Β· 48 pts Β· GD -3
17 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.