Match

HNK Gorica vs NK Osijek: prediction and stats

HNLRegular Season - 19Kick-off on January 23, 2027 at 04:00 PM (UTC)ŠRC Velika Gorica, Velika Gorica

HNK GoricaNK Osijek

The Footlab model makes NK Osijek the favourite at 37%, against 30% for a draw and 34% for HNK Gorica. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win HNK Gorica vs NK Osijek?

A very open match: only 73 Elo points separate HNK Gorica (1,816) and NK Osijek (1,889).

HNK Gorica win34 %
Draw30 %
NK Osijek win37 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, HNK Gorica have 4 wins, 0 draws and 11 defeats; NK Osijek have 7, 1 and 7.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

HNK Gorica
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026NK Slaven Belupo(away)0-2HNL
Aug 16, 2026HNK Hajduk Split(home)1-2HNL
Aug 8, 2026NK Lokomotiva Zagreb(away)1-3HNL
Aug 1, 2026NK Osijek(home)0-2HNL
Jul 23, 2026Shakhtar Donetsk(home)0-2Friendlies Clubs
NK Osijek
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026HNK Hajduk Split(away)0-4HNL
Aug 15, 2026NK Lokomotiva Zagreb(home)1-0HNL
Aug 8, 2026Rudes(away)6-1HNL
Aug 1, 2026HNK Gorica(away)2-0HNL
Jul 25, 2026Rizespor(home)1-3Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 HNK Gorica win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 NK Osijek win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Aug 1, 2026HNK Gorica 0-2 NK OsijekHNL
May 16, 2026HNK Gorica 2-0 NK OsijekHNL
Mar 14, 2026NK Osijek 0-0 HNK GoricaHNL
Dec 13, 2025NK Osijek 1-1 HNK GoricaHNL
Sep 28, 2025HNK Gorica 0-1 NK OsijekHNL
Apr 19, 2025NK Osijek 0-1 HNK GoricaHNL

Last archived meeting: HNK Gorica vs NK Osijek on Aug 1, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

HNK Gorica score 0.7 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; NK Osijek score 1.2 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 42% probability of over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
HNK Gorica0.71.535/155/15
NK Osijek1.21.363/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

HNK Gorica sit 10th in HNL (0 points from 4 matches) and NK Osijek sit 2nd (9 points from 4 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2NK Osijek4301959
10HNK Gorica4004290

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for HNK Gorica vs NK Osijek?
The Footlab model makes NK Osijek the favourite at 37%, against 30% for a draw and 34% for HNK Gorica.
Where and when is HNK Gorica vs NK Osijek played?
HNK Gorica vs NK Osijek is played on January 23, 2027 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at ŠRC Velika Gorica, in the HNL.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 42% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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