Our HNK Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction: 2-1
HNK Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This HNK Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
HNK Rijeka's Last Match – Shelbourne vs HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 UEFA Europa League Qualifying victory over Shelbourne, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, HNK Rijeka recorded 50% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shelbourne | 50% | 7 (3) | - | 21 |
HNK Rijeka | 50% | 13 (6) | - | 55 |
Dinamo Zagreb's Last Match – Dinamo Zagreb vs Vukovar 91
Dinamo Zagreb will hope to extend their good run following a 3-0 Croatia HNL win against Vukovar 91 on August 8. In that match, Dinamo Zagreb had 72% possession and 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dinamo Zagreb | 72% | 0 (10) | 0.1 | 88 |
Vukovar 91 | 28% | 0 (2) | 0.04 | 42 |
HNK Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb Stats
Key Stats
| HNK Rijeka | Dinamo Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.32 | Attacking Strength | 1.24 |
| 0.57 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 2.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HNK Rijeka are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Dinamo Zagreb average 2.6 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
HNK Rijeka 11-11
Dinamo Zagreb 26-10
What are the odds for this match?
HNK Rijeka to win: @4.1
Draw: @3
Dinamo Zagreb to win: @1.95