Istra 1961 3-2 Rudeš result, stats and report

Emil Frederiksen scored all three goals for Istra 1961 as they beat Rudeš 3-2 in the Croatian 1. HNL, but a nervy finale showed exactly why this side cannot afford to switch off. Rudeš made them pay in the closing minutes and nearly nicked a point they had no business taking.

Dinamo Zagreb dominated from start to finish but could not hold on for victory, as Istra 1961 twice levelled in a 2-2 draw that will frustrate the Croatian giants. Smail Prevljak's 84th-minute equaliser completed the comeback and denied Dinamo what their performance clearly deserved.

Varaždin were beaten 2-0 at home by Rudeš in the Croatian 1. HNL, with goals from Aleksa Latkovic and Ivan Canjuga exposing a home side that simply could not compete where it mattered.

Varaždin bossed every statistical category and hit the woodwork twice, but a resolute Istra 1961 side held on for a goalless draw in the Croatian 1. HNL. The home side will be furious with themselves.

Lokomotiva Zagreb host Istra 1961 on Saturday in desperate need of a result, but their recent form is an embarrassment and Istra are arriving with genuine momentum. Something has to give.

Rudeš have conceded 14 goals in their last five Croatian 1. HNL matches and kept zero clean sheets. Rijeka have already beaten them once this season. This should be straightforward.

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.