UEFA Conference League· Kick-off : Thursday, August 6, 2026, 19:45 (UK time)
HNK Rijeka vs Ilves: 1-0 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: HNK Rijeka 1-0 Ilves. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for HNK Rijeka was the model's favourite outcome (57%). The exact score 1-0 was the most likely scoreline in our grid (11.7%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (51%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (51%): missed.
Match analysis
HNK Rijeka vs Ilves was played on Thursday, August 6, 2026 (UEFA Conference League). Venue: Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka. Before kick-off, our model gave HNK Rijeka a 57% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Ilves 20%. The most likely correct score is 1-0 (11.7%), ahead of 1-1 (11.0%) and 2-0 (10.4%).
HNK Rijeka are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (5 wins, 0 draws), scoring 9 and conceding 1. Over their last 5 matches, Ilves have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 6 and conceding 2. Recent momentum is clearly with HNK Rijeka. On average HNK Rijeka score 1.80 and concede 0.20 goals per game; Ilves score 1.20 and concede 0.40.
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between HNK Rijeka and Ilves: the prediction relies on each team's form and level. In double chance terms, "HNK Rijeka or draw" stands at 80%, "Ilves or draw" at 43% and "no draw" at 77%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as HNK Rijeka – Ilves. 1-0 is the single most likely scoreline (11.7%); the 5 scores below add up to 50% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| HNK Rijeka 1-0 Ilves | 11.7% |
| HNK Rijeka 1-1 Ilves | 11.0% |
| HNK Rijeka 2-0 Ilves | 10.4% |
| HNK Rijeka 2-1 Ilves | 9.8% |
| HNK Rijeka 0-0 Ilves | 6.6% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
The model expects 2.72 goals in total (1.78 for HNK Rijeka, 0.94 for Ilves): over 2.5 goals has a 51% probability and both teams to score 51%. HNK Rijeka keep a clean sheet in 39% of scenarios, Ilves in 17%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| HNK Rijeka expected goals | 1.78 |
| Ilves expected goals | 0.94 |
| Both teams to score | 51% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 76% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 51% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 29% |
| HNK Rijeka clean sheet | 39% |
| Ilves clean sheet | 17% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
HNK Rijeka
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Derry City · UEFA Conference League | 1-0 | W |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Derry City · UEFA Conference League | 1-0 | W |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Radomlje · Club Friendlies | 2-0 | W |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Brinje-Grosuplje · Club Friendlies | 3-0 | W |
| Jun 27, 2026 | Bravo · Club Friendlies | 2-1 | W |
Ilves
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Stjarnan · UEFA Conference League | 1-0 | W |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Stjarnan · UEFA Conference League | 0-1 | L |
| Jul 16, 2026 | FC Differdange 03 · UEFA Conference League | 3-1 | W |
| Jul 8, 2026 | FC Differdange 03 · UEFA Conference League | 0-0 | D |
| Mar 27, 2026 | MP · Club Friendlies | 2-0 | W |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HNK Rijeka | 16 | 9 | 6 |
Head-to-head
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between HNK Rijeka and Ilves: the prediction relies on each team's form and level.
Out and doubtful
HNK Rijeka
No absences reported.
Ilves
No absences reported.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HNK Rijeka vs Ilves prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave HNK Rijeka a 57% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Ilves 20%. HNK Rijeka are therefore favourites. Final score: 1-0.
What is the most likely correct score for HNK Rijeka vs Ilves?
1-0 (11.7%), followed by 1-1 (11.0%), 2-0 (10.4%), 2-1 (9.8%) and 0-0 (6.6%).
Will both teams score in HNK Rijeka vs Ilves?
The probability that both HNK Rijeka and Ilves score is 51%. HNK Rijeka have a 39% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Ilves 17%.
How many goals should we expect in HNK Rijeka vs Ilves?
The model expects 2.72 goals (1.78 for HNK Rijeka, 0.94 for Ilves). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 76%, over 2.5 goals 51%, over 3.5 goals 29%.
When and where is HNK Rijeka vs Ilves played?
Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 19:45 (UK time), UEFA Conference League. Venue: Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka.
What form are HNK Rijeka and Ilves in?
HNK Rijeka: 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (9 scored, 1 conceded). Ilves: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (6 scored, 2 conceded).
What was the HNK Rijeka vs Ilves result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: HNK Rijeka 1-0 Ilves. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for HNK Rijeka was the model's favourite outcome (57%). The exact score 1-0 was the most likely scoreline in our grid (11.7%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (51%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (51%): missed.
How is the HNK Rijeka vs Ilves prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.78 for HNK Rijeka, 0.94 for Ilves) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
Go further
- All HNK Rijeka predictions
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- UEFA Conference League predictions
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