Match

NK Osijek vs HNK Gorica: prediction and stats

HNLRegular Season - 10Kick-off on October 17, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Opus Arena, Osijek

NK OsijekHNK Gorica

The Footlab model makes NK Osijek the favourite at 48%, against 29% for a draw and 23% for HNK Gorica. 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 NK Osijek vs HNK Gorica?

A very open match: only 74 Elo points separate NK Osijek (1,872) and HNK Gorica (1,799).

NK Osijek win48 %
Draw29 %
HNK Gorica win23 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

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

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

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
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

What does the head-to-head say?

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

NK Osijek score 1.2 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; HNK Gorica score 0.7 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 40% probability of over 2.5 goals and 45% for both teams to score.

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

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

NK Osijek sit 2nd in HNL (9 points from 4 matches) and HNK Gorica sit 10th (0 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 NK Osijek vs HNK Gorica?
The Footlab model makes NK Osijek the favourite at 48%, against 29% for a draw and 23% for HNK Gorica.
Where and when is NK Osijek vs HNK Gorica played?
NK Osijek vs HNK Gorica is played on October 17, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Opus Arena, in the HNL.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 40% 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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