Istra 1961 vs Rudeš prediction, odds and how to watch

Rudeš produced a commanding second-half display to dismantle Lokomotiva Zagreb 4-1, with three headed goals between the 53rd and 65th minutes exposing a defensive structure that simply had no answer to aerial delivery.

Rijeka won comfortably enough on the balance of play, but a late header from Istra in the 90th minute exposed a defensive structure that had no reference point for holding a lead. The margin of victory flatters neither side.

Istra 1961 delivered a composed and thoroughly convincing performance to dismantle Slaven Koprivnica 3-0 at home, with goals in the first half setting the platform for a controlled second-half shutdown. The result leaves Slaven without a point and in serious trouble after two games.

Rudeš host Slaven Koprivnica in a Croatian 1. HNL fixture that puts two defensively vulnerable sides in direct opposition. The data tells a clear story before a ball is kicked.

Istra 1961 host a Gorica side that has lost all four of their opening league fixtures and conceded nine goals in the process. The structural problems travelling to Pula this Saturday go well beyond a rough patch.

Two teams sitting in the bottom half of the Croatian 1. HNL table meet on Saturday, with Istra 1961 desperate to build on home advantage against a Rudeš side that has conceded thirteen goals in four league matches.

Varaždin head into Saturday's Croatian HNL clash in red-hot form with five wins from five, but Istra 1961 have won both previous meetings between these sides. Something has to give.

Rudeš have conceded twelve goals in three games and are yet to register a point. Hajduk Split arrive with their own inconsistencies, but the gap between these two sides looks considerable.