Rijeka and Osijek face each other on Saturday 09.05.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a HNL League 2026/27 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 Bijelo-plavi, 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 Osijek
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Double Chance: Rijeka or Draw
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Rijeka preview
Rijeka heads into the match with the following record in the HNL League: in 4 matches, Hrvatski nogometni klub Rijeka secured 2 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.75 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Whites's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 25 victories so far.
Rijeka has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 76 goals, of which 5 were scored in the HNL League, resulting in an average of 1.25 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 5 goals in the HNL League (an average of 1.25 per game) and 65 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.05 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Osijek preview
Osijek comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the HNL League. They have secured 4 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.4 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 11 draws, and 18 losses.
Bijelo-plavi's attack has been highly effective, scoring 39 goals during this period. Of that total, 12 were netted in the HNL League, with an average of 2.4 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.95.
Bijelo-plavi's offensive system is led by Nail Omerović, the team's top scorer this season. The nationality.bosnia and herzegovina forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, David Čolina. The defender has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 54 goals in 41 matches, averaging 1.32 per match.
Head to head: Rijeka vs Osijek
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 L W L L |
0.8 |
| Home | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | D L L D W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 2.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.94 | 2.47 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
0.79 | 0.92 | 0.67 |
Osijek
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W L D |
2 |
| Away | L W W L L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 100% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.4 | 2 | 4.33 |
| Scored | 2.4 | 2 | 2.67 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 67% |
|
xG
|
2.23 | 2.47 | 2.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.24 | 1.23 | 1.25 |
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