Our NK Osijek vs HNK Rijeka Prediction: 1-1
NK Osijek vs HNK Rijeka in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This NK Osijek 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 Osijek's Last Match – NK Osijek vs Slaven Belupo
NK Osijek will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 Croatia HNL stalemate against Slaven Belupo on December 20. In that match, NK Osijek saw 49% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NK Osijek | 49% | 0 (3) | 0.93 | 106 |
Slaven Belupo | 51% | 0 (5) | 0.35 | 57 |
HNK Rijeka's Last Match – HNK Rijeka vs HNK Gorica
HNK Rijeka will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Croatia HNL victory over HNK Gorica on December 21. In that match, HNK Rijeka recorded 57% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HNK Rijeka | 57% | 0 (4) | 0.74 | 101 |
HNK Gorica | 43% | 0 (2) | 0.52 | 42 |
NK Osijek vs HNK Rijeka Stats
Key Stats
| NK Osijek | HNK Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.54 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 1.13 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NK Osijek are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while HNK Rijeka average 1.8 scored and 0.5 conceded per game.



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