Our NK Maksimir vs HNK Rijeka Prediction: 1-4
NK Maksimir vs HNK Rijeka in the Croatia Cup is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday September 17, 2025. With both teams showing attacking intent, a 1-4 away victory is our primary pick, but over 2.5 goals stands out as another strong betting choice.
This NK Maksimir 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
NK Maksimir's Last Match – NK Maksimir vs NK Ponikve
NK Maksimir will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Croatia 3.NL loss to NK Ponikve on September 6. In that match, NK Maksimir saw 44% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NK Maksimir | 44% | 0 (1) | - | 29 |
 NK Ponikve | 56% | 0 (3) | - | 43 |
HNK Rijeka's Last Match – HNK Rijeka vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
HNK Rijeka must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Croatia HNL draw against NK Lokomotiva Zagreb on September 13. In that match, HNK Rijeka recorded 54% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HNK Rijeka | 54% | 0 (3) | 0.59 | 72 |
 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 46% | 0 (2) | 0.72 | 54 |
NK Maksimir vs HNK Rijeka Stats
Key Stats
| NK Maksimir | HNK Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.64 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 1.91 | Defence Strength | 0.46 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NK Maksimir are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while HNK Rijeka average 1.1 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.