Gorica vs Rijeka: match statistics
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Gorica vs Rijeka: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Gorica plays Rijeka in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game is scheduled for August 31, 2026. Venue: ŠRC Velika Gorica.
Recent form
Gorica has 0 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Rijeka has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Gorica scores 0.50 goals per game and allows 2.25. Rijeka scores 1.67 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 3.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Gorica's games and 67% of Rijeka's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 67%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 73% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rijeka has the higher season xG average, 2.15 to 1.36 per game. Gorica takes 11.3 shots per game, while Rijeka takes 19.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Gorica leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Rijeka leads at halftime in 67% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Gorica's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (1 goals). For Rijeka, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prva HNL games average 3.50 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 73% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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) | 29% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.15 | 0.24 |
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.
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 234% better for: goals scored per game.
0.5 goals / game - Gorica · 1.67 goals / game - Rijeka
Rijeka is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.25 goals / game - Gorica · 1.67 goals / game - Rijeka
Gorica scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 meczów), while Rijeka keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).
Rijeka scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Gorica keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gorica - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rijeka - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 75% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 50% |
| No goal | 100% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -7 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* 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 46-60 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 | ▼ 2.75 | 3.50 | ▼ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 73% | ▼ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 23% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 86% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Gorica's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses against Rijeka. Games average 2.75 goals, and both teams scored in 25% of them.
FAQ
When do Gorica and Rijeka play?
Gorica face Rijeka on August 31, 2026 in Prva HNL at ŠRC Velika Gorica. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Gorica and Rijeka?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Gorica won 1, Rijeka won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Gorica vs Rijeka?
Gorica score 0.50 goals per game on average and Rijeka 1.67. The Prva HNL average is 3.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 73% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Gorica's matches and 67% of Rijeka's.
What form are Gorica and Rijeka in?
Over the last 5 games Gorica have a 0-0-4 record (0.00 points per game) and Rijeka 2-0-1 (2.00 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.