HNK Rijeka
- Third-placed Rijeka (49 points from 34 games) have had a solid season, but Gorica, who are eighth with 38 points from 34, are doing well enough to spoil their party.
- Rijeka have suffered just one defeat in their last five in all competitions, but they are coming off a disappointing run of two results - a 0-2 home Croatia Cup defeat to Dinamo Zagreb and a 0-0 draw at Istra.
- The hosts have conceded only 15 goals in 17 home games this season, but their home form has been a little erratic of late with one win, one draw and a defeat from their last three at Rujevica.
NK Gorica
- Gorica have won recently, recovering from consecutive defeats to beat Osijek 2-0 at home just three days ago.
- Gorica have won three of their last five and lost the other two.
Head-to-Head
Rijeka have won two and lost one of the last three head-to-head matches with Gorica.
Key Players
- Daniel Adu-Adjei has found his rhythm in the last few weeks, hitting three of Rijeka’s last six goals in a five-game spell, while Toni Fruk, who has hit 12 in 29 games, is the top scorer in HNL 2025/2026.
- Jurica Prsir is Gorica’s leading goal-scorer with seven in 32 games and has scored two in their last five as they look to capitalise on second-ball situations and counter attacks.
Betting Insights
However, we feel Gorica’s solidity and counter-attacking prowess should keep the scoreline down, so we are backing Under 2.5 goals (1.93) and Both Teams to Score - No (1.93) alongside a Rijeka home win (1.68) .
Prediction
The visitors did pull off a massive surprise by beating Rijeka 4-0 when they last met eight weeks ago in HNL 2025/2026, but they are winless in their previous two trips to Rijeka and we are taking Rijeka to secure a home victory here .
