Football · Croatia HNL · 29/08, 17:00

Prediction: HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka

Team pages: HNK Gorica · HNK Rijeka

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.16Total
HNK Gorica0.63
HNK Rijeka1.53
1X2
15% 26% 59%
HNK Gorica Draw HNK Rijeka
Markets
Under 2.5 goals 56% Not both to score 53%
Most likely score
0-1 17%
Recent form · 10 last
HNK Gorica 3-0-7 (W-D-L)
WWLLWLLLLL
HNK Rijeka 5-3-2 (W-D-L)
DLDWWDWWLW
Head-to-head
HNK Gorica 1–1–4 HNK Rijeka (6 last)
  • HNK Rijeka2-0HNK Gorica
  • HNK Gorica4-0HNK Rijeka
  • HNK Rijeka1-0HNK Gorica
  • HNK Gorica1-3HNK Rijeka
  • HNK Rijeka2-1HNK Gorica
  • HNK Gorica0-0HNK Rijeka
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · HNK Gorica 1431 · HNK Rijeka 1595
HNK GoricaDrawHNK Rijeka
Our model14%28%58%
Market16%25%60%
Estimated total (ours) 2.16 goals · Bet365 line 2.5 · -0.3

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsUnder 1.5 · 58%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours HNK Rijeka (rating 1431 vs 1595).
  • H2H favours HNK Rijeka: 4-1-1.
  • High corners: 11.9 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 7.4 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

HNK GoricaHNK Rijeka
Goals for / against (FT)0.8 / 1.51.5 / 0.8
Goals for / against (HT)0.5 / 0.90.5 / 0.3
Half-time result (W/D/L)20/40/40%40/40/20%
Corners (HT / FT)1.6 / 4.33.4 / 7.6
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)4.3 / 03.1 / 0.2

Head-to-head (H2H) · HNK Gorica 114 HNK Rijeka

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DateHomeScoreAway
23/05/26
Croatia HNL
HNK Rijeka2-0
HT 0-0
HNK Gorica
22/03/26
Croatia HNL
HNK Gorica4-0
HT 1-0
HNK Rijeka
21/12/25
Croatia HNL
HNK Rijeka1-0
HT 0-0
HNK Gorica
05/10/25
Croatia HNL
HNK Gorica1-3
HT 0-1
HNK Rijeka
04/05/25
Croatia HNL
HNK Rijeka2-1
HT 2-0
HNK Gorica
01/03/25
Croatia HNL
HNK Gorica0-0
HT 0-0
HNK Rijeka

Standings · Croatia HNL

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Dinamo Zagreb 3300 919
2 NK Osijek 4301 959
2 NK Varazdin 4301 959
4 Hajduk Split 4211 957
5 HNK Rijeka 3201 556
6 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 4202 786
7 Istra 1961 4112 984
8 Slaven Belupo 4103 393
9 NK Rudes 4103 6133
10 HNK Gorica 4004 290

Common opponents 5 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentHNK GoricaHNK Rijeka
Hajduk Split 1-2 L 0-0 D
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1-3 L 3-0 W
Dinamo Zagreb 1-2 L 2-2 D
Istra 1961 1-0 W 3-2 W
Vukovar 91 2-1 W 3-0 W
Record vs common 2 W 0 D 3 L 3 W 2 D 0 L

Better against common opponents: HNK Rijeka (4 of 5 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

HNK Gorica

WWLLWLLLLL

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
22/08 Slaven Belupo
Croatia HNL
0-2 0-2 43 L
16/08 Hajduk Split
Croatia HNL
0-1 1-2 34 L
08/08 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
Croatia HNL
0-2 1-3 38 L
01/08 NK Osijek
Croatia HNL
0-2 0-2 33 L
23/05 HNK Rijeka
Croatia HNL
0-0 0-2 33 L
16/05 NK Osijek
Croatia HNL
2-0 2-0 44 W
10/05 Slaven Belupo
Croatia HNL
0-0 0-1 24 L
02/05 Dinamo Zagreb
Croatia HNL
1-1 1-2 82 L
27/04 Istra 1961
Croatia HNL
1-0 1-0 116 W
22/04 Vukovar 91
Croatia HNL
1-1 2-1 26 W

HNK Rijeka

DLDWWDWWLW

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
23/08 Istra 1961
Croatia HNL
2-0 3-2 61 W
16/08 NK Varazdin
Croatia HNL
0-2 0-2 93 L
02/08 NK Rudes
Croatia HNL
1-0 2-1 73 W
23/05 HNK Gorica
Croatia HNL
0-0 2-0 73 W
17/05 Istra 1961
Croatia HNL
0-0 0-0 45 D
08/05 Vukovar 91
Croatia HNL
1-0 3-0 93 W
03/05 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
Croatia HNL
1-0 3-0 13 W
26/04 Hajduk Split
Croatia HNL
0-0 0-0 145 D
22/04 NK Varazdin
Croatia HNL
0-0 0-1 122 L
18/04 Dinamo Zagreb
Croatia HNL
0-1 2-2 75 D

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka?

According to our model, the most likely result is an HNK Rijeka win (59%). Probabilities: HNK Gorica 15%, draw 26%, HNK Rijeka 59%.

How many goals are expected in HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka?

The model expects 2.16 goals (HNK Gorica 0.63 · HNK Rijeka 1.53), with a 56% chance of under 2.5 goals.

Will both teams score in HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka?

The model gives a 53% chance that not both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 0-1.