Our Dinamo Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka Prediction: 3-1
Dinamo Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
This Dinamo Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka 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
Dinamo Zagreb's Last Match – Vukovar 91 vs Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb will hope to extend their good run following a 4-1 Croatia HNL win against Vukovar 91 on April 13.
HNK Rijeka's Last Match – HNK Rijeka vs NK Osijek
HNK Rijeka must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 Croatia HNL defeat against NK Osijek on April 12. In that match, HNK Rijeka recorded 74% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HNK Rijeka | 74% | 0 (6) | 0.93 | 110 |
 NK Osijek | 26% | 0 (2) | 0.27 | 31 |
Dinamo Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka Stats
Key Stats
| Dinamo Zagreb | HNK Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.24 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 0.84 |
| 2.8 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 9/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 4.2 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dinamo Zagreb are averaging 4.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while HNK Rijeka average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.