HNK Rijeka vs NK Osijek: prediction and stats
HNLRegular Season - 6Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka
The Footlab model makes HNK Rijeka the favourite at 53%, against 28% for a draw and 19% for NK Osijek. The most likely score is 1-0.
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 25, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win HNK Rijeka vs NK Osijek?
HNK Rijeka starts as the favourite with a 126-point Elo edge (1,998 vs 1,872).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, HNK Rijeka have 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats; NK Osijek have 7, 1 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Istra 1961(home) | 3-2 | HNL |
| Aug 20, 2026 | FC Midtjylland(away) | 0-2 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Aug 16, 2026 | NK Varazdin(away) | 0-2 | HNL |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Ilves(away) | 1-1 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Ilves(home) | 1-0 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | HNK Hajduk Split(away) | 0-4 | HNL |
| Aug 15, 2026 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb(home) | 1-0 | HNL |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Rudes(away) | 6-1 | HNL |
| Aug 1, 2026 | HNK Gorica(away) | 2-0 | HNL |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Rizespor(home) | 1-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 HNK Rijeka win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 NK Osijek win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | HNK Rijeka 0-2 NK Osijek | HNL |
| Feb 1, 2026 | NK Osijek 1-0 HNK Rijeka | HNL |
| Oct 27, 2025 | HNK Rijeka 4-2 NK Osijek | HNL |
| Aug 9, 2025 | NK Osijek 0-0 HNK Rijeka | HNL |
| Apr 23, 2025 | HNK Rijeka 0-2 NK Osijek | HNL |
| Feb 16, 2025 | NK Osijek 0-2 HNK Rijeka | HNL |
Last archived meeting: HNK Rijeka vs NK Osijek on Apr 12, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
HNK Rijeka score 1.1 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; NK Osijek score 1.2 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 41% probability of over 2.5 goals and 44% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HNK Rijeka | 1.1 | 0.7 | 8 | 3/15 | 4/15 |
| NK Osijek | 1.2 | 1.3 | 6 | 3/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
HNK Rijeka sit 5th in HNL (6 points from 3 matches) and NK Osijek sit 2nd (9 points from 4 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | NK Osijek | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | HNK Rijeka | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
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 Rijeka vs NK Osijek?
- The Footlab model makes HNK Rijeka the favourite at 53%, against 28% for a draw and 19% for NK Osijek.
- Where and when is HNK Rijeka vs NK Osijek played?
- HNK Rijeka vs NK Osijek is played on September 5, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion HNK Rijeka, in the HNL.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 41% 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.