Rijeka and HNK Vukovar 1991 face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 HNL League season. The game takes place at Stadion HNK Rijeka (Rujevica) on Friday, 08/05/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Hrvatski nogometni klub Rijeka vs HNK Vukovar 1991, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Rijeka vs HNK Vukovar 1991

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Over 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The match between Rijeka and HNK Vukovar 1991 has all the necessary ingredients for plenty of goals. And of course: for both sides - and that's the focus of our bet here.

Therefore, we believe that the Both Teams to Score market is the best recommendation here, as the attacks are working well and, on some occasions, the defenses have been making mistakes.

That's why we're going with BTTS.

👉 Our prediction is: Rijeka win or draw

The match is an evenly balanced affair with very little difference between the two sides. But the added benefit of home advantage is enough to tilt the scales in Rijeka's favour.

We recommend betting on Rijeka to win or draw on the Double Chance market. Since they will be playing in front of their home fans, that should give them that extra boost they need to avoid defeat, which is the only condition to win the bet.

Whites preview

Rijeka comes into the match having played 33 games in the HNL League so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 10 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 1.39 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 15 draws, and 16 losses.

Rijeka's attack has scored 61 goals during this period. Out of this total, 44 goals were scored in the HNL League, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.24.

The offence system of Rijeka is led by Toni Fruk as the top scorer of the season. The croatian midfielder has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Tiago Filipe Oliveira Dantas, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.09 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 53 goals conceded in 49 matches, resulting in an average of 1.08.

HNK Vukovar 1991 preview

On the other hand, HNK Vukovar 1991 comes into the match having played 33 games in the HNL League so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 10 draws, and 17 losses, with an average of 0.85 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 10 draws, and 17 losses.

HNK Vukovar 1991's attack has scored 34 goals during this period. Out of this total, 34 goals were scored in the HNL League, averaging 1.03 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.03.

The offence system of HNK Vukovar 1991 is led by Jakov Puljić as the top scorer of the season. The croatian forward has scored 15 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lovre Banovec, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 62 goals with an average of 1.88 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 62 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.88.

Head to head: Rijeka vs HNK Vukovar 1991

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Home Team

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Rijeka

Croatia - Prva HNL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D L D L

1

Home D L L L W

0.8

Away W L D W L

1.4

Away Team

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HNK Vukovar 1991

Croatia - Prva HNL

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D L W L

1.4

Home W L L D L

0.8

Away D W L L D

1

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Published on 8 May 2026, at 07:28 Last updated on 24 July 2026, at 20:00
Author: Gustavo Porto

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