Osijek vs Gorica: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates very evenly matched chances for both teams, which speaks in favor of a draw. Osijek presents poor home form with only a 23% home win rate and a high rate of 54% of matches without scoring, making them unpredictable in attack. Gorica, despite better recent form (1.6 PPG), has very poor away results - a 50% loss rate and only an 8% clean sheet rate, indicating defensive issues. Both teams have a negative goal difference in their respective splits (Osijek -6 at home, Gorica -5 away), and their xG values are close, confirming an even level of play. Taking into account Osijek's high draw percentage at home (38%) and the instability of both teams, a draw seems the most probable outcome for this match.
Osijek vs Gorica: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Osijek played against Gorica in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Osijek has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Gorica has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Osijek scores 0.88 goals per game and allows 1.44. Gorica scores 1.16 and allows 1.52. Games in this league average 2.67 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Osijek's games and 60% of Gorica's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 52%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Osijek has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.37 per game. Osijek takes 12.0 shots per game, while Gorica takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Osijek leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.48 goals per game after halftime. Gorica leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.48 after halftime.
When the teams score
Osijek's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Gorica, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prva HNL games average 2.67 goals. Both teams score in 57% 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 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 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
Statistical analysis indicates very evenly matched chances for both teams, which speaks in favor of a draw. Osijek presents poor home form with only a 23% home win rate and a high rate of 54% of matches without scoring, making them unpredictable in attack. Gorica, despite better recent form (1.6 PPG), has very poor away results - a 50% loss rate and only an 8% clean sheet rate, indicating defensive issues. Both teams have a negative goal difference in their respective splits (Osijek -6 at home, Gorica -5 away), and their xG values are close, confirming an even level of play. Taking into account Osijek's high draw percentage at home (38%) and the instability of both teams, a draw seems the most probable outcome for this match.
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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
| Osijek | Gorica | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.31 |
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.
Osijek is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Osijek · 1 pts / game - Gorica
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.
Gorica is 32% better for: goals scored per game.
0.88 goals / game - Osijek · 1.16 goals / game - Gorica
Osijek is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.44 goals / game - Osijek · 1.52 goals / game - Gorica
Osijek scores in 64% of games (16 of 25 meczów), while Gorica keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 meczów).
Gorica scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Osijek keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 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 - Osijek
Over / Under - Gorica
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.
Gorica is 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.16 pts / game - Osijek · 1.48 pts / game - Gorica
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Osijek - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 20%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Gorica - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 28%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* 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
Osijek
Gorica
* 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
| Osijek | Liga | Gorica | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.32 | 2.67 | • 2.68 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 57% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 51% | • 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 25% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 72% | 78% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 81% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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 Osijek's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Gorica. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Osijek vs Gorica?
The Prva HNL match finished Osijek 0:0 Gorica. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Osijek and Gorica?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Osijek won 1, Gorica won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Osijek vs Gorica?
Osijek score 0.88 goals per game on average and Gorica 1.16. The Prva HNL average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Osijek's matches and 60% of Gorica's.
What form are Osijek and Gorica in?
Over the last 5 games Osijek have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Gorica 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Osijek vs Gorica?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Osijek vs Gorica: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.