Gorica vs Rijeka: match statistics
Rijeka appear to have the edge in this encounter, despite the more challenging conditions of playing away. Gorica are only in 8th place in the table with a negative home goal difference (-4) and poor home form (31% win rate). Rijeka, sitting in 3rd position, display better overall statistics with 10 wins this season and a higher average xG in away matches (1.51 vs 1.3 for Gorica). The recent form of both teams is similar (Gorica 1.6 PPG, Rijeka 1.4 PPG), but the squad quality and league position favor the visitors. Considering that Rijeka have a 33% draw rate away from home and Gorica's difficulties in keeping clean sheets (only 23% CS%), I expect a closely contested match with a slight advantage for the visitors.
Gorica vs Rijeka: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Gorica played against Rijeka in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Recent form
Gorica has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Rijeka has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Gorica scores 1.12 goals per game and allows 1.46. Rijeka scores 1.42 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 2.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of Gorica's games and 50% of Rijeka's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 42%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rijeka has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.38 per game. Gorica takes 11.7 shots per game, while Rijeka takes 14.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Gorica leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.46 goals per game after halftime. Rijeka leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Gorica's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Rijeka, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prva HNL games average 2.70 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Rijeka appear to have the edge in this encounter, despite the more challenging conditions of playing away. Gorica are only in 8th place in the table with a negative home goal difference (-4) and poor home form (31% win rate). Rijeka, sitting in 3rd position, display better overall statistics with 10 wins this season and a higher average xG in away matches (1.51 vs 1.3 for Gorica). The recent form of both teams is similar (Gorica 1.6 PPG, Rijeka 1.4 PPG), but the squad quality and league position favor the visitors. Considering that Rijeka have a 33% draw rate away from home and Gorica's difficulties in keeping clean sheets (only 23% CS%), I expect a closely contested match with a slight advantage for the visitors.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Gorica | Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Rijeka is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Gorica · 1.8 pts / game - Rijeka
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Rijeka is 27% better for: goals scored per game.
1.12 goals / game - Gorica · 1.42 goals / game - Rijeka
Rijeka is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.46 goals / game - Gorica · 1.04 goals / game - Rijeka
Gorica scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 meczów), while Rijeka keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 meczów).
Rijeka scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 meczów), while Gorica keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Gorica
Over / Under - Rijeka
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Rijeka is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.46 pts / game - Gorica · 1.54 pts / game - Rijeka
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gorica - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 27%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Rijeka - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Gorica
Rijeka
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Prva HNL).
Teams vs league
| Gorica | Liga | Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.58 | 2.70 | ▼ 2.46 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 51% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 26% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | • 77% | 78% | ▼ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | • 81% | 80% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Gorica's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Rijeka. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Gorica vs Rijeka?
The Prva HNL match finished Gorica 4:0 Rijeka. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Gorica and Rijeka?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Gorica won 0, Rijeka won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Gorica vs Rijeka?
Gorica score 1.12 goals per game on average and Rijeka 1.42. The Prva HNL average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Gorica's matches and 50% of Rijeka's.
What form are Gorica and Rijeka in?
Over the last 5 games Gorica have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Rijeka 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gorica vs Rijeka?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.