HNK Rijeka (home)
- It’s 7th vs 9th when HNK Rijeka (11pts from 10 games) welcome a struggling Osijek (9pts from 10 matches) to Stadion Rujevica on Sunday. Our HNK Rijeka vs NK Osijek prediction takes this recent form into account.
- Victor Sanchez has begun to embed his own ideas at Rijeka, which now seems to have evolved into a more patient and disciplined side.
- They look to set up a tight structure and hold onto the ball for long periods in order to build up a controlled attack in the hope they can finish off their opponents.
- Rijeka’s home record in HNL 2025/2026 is a modest 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in 5 matches, averaging a disappointing 0.80 goals per home game.
Osijek (away)
- Osijek’s recent form has taken a dip with 2 wins and 3 defeats in their last 5, including consecutive away defeats against Slaven and Dinamo Zagreb.
- Osijek’s pressing style of play has always been based around tempo and transitions, while their players are encouraged to play vertically and create overloads.
- Osijek have won just once on their travels in HNL 2025/2026, drawing twice and losing 3 times, but they have grabbed 5 away goals along the way.
Head-to-Head
- Head-to-head HNL fixtures between Rijeka and Osijek have split evenly in their last three HNL meetings, with both clubs taking one win each and drawing once. This balance forms a crucial part of the HNK Rijeka vs NK Osijek betting tips.
- Rijeka have failed to beat Osijek in their last two games at Rujevica.
Key Players
- Rijeka’s Toni Fruk has been their main threat in attack with 3 goals in 10 HNL appearances, 2 of which have come in the last 5.
- Osijek have a regular outlet in Nail Omerovic with 5 in 10 HNL games, so back both of these men to trouble the goalkeepers this Sunday as part of the HNK Rijeka vs NK Osijek betting tips to consider.
Betting Insights
- Both Teams To Score is priced at 1.9, which seems a bit skinny considering the attacking output of both recently.
- Rijeka are the bookmakers’ favorites at 1.85, with Osijek listed as 3.9 outsiders and the draw at 3.45.
- However, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in HNL 2025/2026, Rijeka’s record at home is not good enough to get behind with full confidence.
Prediction
With home advantage, we think Rijeka will find a way to win, but Osijek are a pressing side that can certainly make it a nail-biting contest.
