Rudes vs Istra 1961 tips and predictions

Win not gauranteed for Istra 1961

This is one of those matches where it's quite obvious that the away side is markedly the superior outfit. Even if they end up scoring five goals, there is just no logic to taking the short price.

Rudes will have taken notes from Istra 1961's setbacksin their recent results. On the road the visitors have not been threatening; they've lost 7 of their last 12 away trips. This doesn't look like the recent record of a side that is such a massive favourite.

Rudes are going to have to produce a level of football most people don't think they have in them. If the hosts can somehow influence the outcome of the match, it will be due to the confidence they gained from their recent performances. The hosts have built up a head of steam. They have scored at least once in 3 of their recent 4 matches.

Istra 1961 lacked rearguard reliability in some of their recent trips. They have conceded three or more goals in 6 of their last 12 away matches. And their problems aren't only in their defensive line. The visitors have not been able to depend on their forwards lately. They've been goalless in 8 of their last 15 matches.

Rudes have won 2 of the last 6 fixtures between these sides.

If the betting market is to be believed, only one of these sides is fancied to score because of the massive favouritism for Istra 1961. The No BTTS could be fair.