Our Vukovar 91 vs HNK Rijeka Prediction: 2-1
Vukovar 91 vs HNK Rijeka in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 16:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Vukovar 91 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
Vukovar 91's Last Match – NK Osijek vs Vukovar 91
Vukovar 91 must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 Croatia HNL defeat against NK Osijek on February 28. In that match, Vukovar 91 recorded 52% possession, firing 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NK Osijek | 48% | 0 (5) | 2.11 | 80 |
 Vukovar 91 | 52% | 0 (0) | 0.26 | 73 |
HNK Rijeka's Last Match – HNK Rijeka vs Hajduk Split
HNK Rijeka will want to continue their winning form after a 3-2 Croatia Cup victory over Hajduk Split, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, HNK Rijeka saw 50% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HNK Rijeka | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 68 |
 Hajduk Split | 50% | 0 (9) | - | 49 |
Vukovar 91 vs HNK Rijeka Stats
Key Stats
| Vukovar 91 | HNK Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.19 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.35 | Defence Strength | 0.91 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Vukovar 91 are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while HNK Rijeka average 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Vukovar 91 17-15
HNK Rijeka 16-9
What are the odds for this match?
Vukovar 91 to win: @3.7
Draw: @3.5
HNK Rijeka to win: @1.95
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95
Lineups
Vukovar 91: Mario Ticinovic, Antonio Bosec, Moreno Zivkovic, Lovro Banovec, Alen Jurilj, Jakov Gurlica, Vito Caic, Denis Pintol, Mario Tadic, Robin De Jesus Gonzalez Ruiz, Jakov Puljic
HNK Rijeka: Gabrijel Rukavina, Justas Lasickas, Dejan Petrovic, Ante Matej Juric, Noel Bodetic, Ante Majstorovic, Anel Husic, Tornike Morchiladze, Aleksa Todorovic, Toni Fruk, Tiago Dantas