Rijeka and Gorica face each other on Saturday 05.23.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a HNL League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Rijeka's home ground, the Stadion HNK Rijeka (Rujevica).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Hrvatski nogometni klub Rijeka and Goričani, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Rijeka vs Gorica
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1st Half Under 2.5 Goals
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Rijeka preview
Rijeka heads into the match with the following record in the HNL League: in 35 matches, Hrvatski nogometni klub Rijeka secured 13 victories, 11 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 1.43 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Whites's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 19 victories so far.
Rijeka has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 64 goals, of which 47 were scored in the HNL League, resulting in an average of 1.34 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Toni Fruk, who has found the back of the net 12 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Tiago Filipe Oliveira Dantas has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Rijeka has conceded 36 goals in the HNL League (an average of 1.03 per game) and 53 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.04 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Gorica preview
Gorica comes into the game with 35 matches played so far in the HNL League. They have secured 11 victories, 8 draws, and 16 losses, maintaining an average of 1.17 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 8 draws, and 16 losses.
Goričani's attack has been highly effective, scoring 40 goals during this period. Of that total, 40 were netted in the HNL League, with an average of 1.14 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.14.
Turopoljci's offensive system is led by Jurica Pršir, the team's top scorer this season. The croatian midfielder has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Iker Pozo La Rosa. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 46 goals with an average of 1.31 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 46 goals in 35 matches, averaging 1.31 per match.
Head to head: Rijeka vs Gorica
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Rijeka
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W D L |
1.6 |
| Home | W D L L L |
0.8 |
| Away | D W L D W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 47% | 28% |
| Goals | 2.37 | 2.47 | 2.28 |
| Scored | 1.34 | 1.59 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 1.03 | 0.88 | 1.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 35% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 37% | 47% | 28% |
| Failed To Score | 37% | 35% | 39% |
| 1st to Score | 49% | 53% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.66 | 1.9 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.24 | 1.1 | 1.37 |
Gorica
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W W |
1.8 |
| Home | W L W L W |
1.8 |
| Away | L W L D D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 39% | 24% |
| Goals | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.35 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1.28 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.31 | 1.28 | 1.35 |
| Both Teams to Score | 51% | 50% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 33% | 12% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 22% | 41% |
| 1st to Score | 49% | 50% | 35% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.28 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.42 | 1.69 |
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