Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb: match statistics
Dinamo Zagreb, as the league leaders, demonstrate significantly superior form and efficiency compared to Rijeka. The visitors boast an impressive record of 14 wins this season and a 60% away win rate, while the hosts have won only half of their home matches. In their last five games, Dinamo have scored 12 goals and averaged 2.4 points per match, significantly outperforming Rijeka's 1.6 points. The xG statistics also favour the away side (1.9 vs 1.86 for the hosts), with Dinamo additionally displaying better shot conversion and higher ball possession. Although Rijeka are at home and have decent home form, the class gap between the league's first and fifth-placed teams is evident. I predict a Dinamo Zagreb victory, although a competitive display from the hosts cannot be ruled out.
Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rijeka played against Dinamo Zagreb in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game was played on February 8, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Rijeka has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Dinamo Zagreb has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Rijeka scores 1.55 goals per game and allows 1.15. Dinamo Zagreb scores 2.20 and allows 0.85. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Rijeka's games and 55% of Dinamo Zagreb's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 65%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dinamo Zagreb has the higher season xG average, 1.98 to 1.72 per game. Rijeka takes 15.3 shots per game, while Dinamo Zagreb takes 16.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Rijeka leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Dinamo Zagreb leads at halftime in 70% and scores 1.10 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rijeka's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). For Dinamo Zagreb, it is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prva HNL games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 54% 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
Dinamo Zagreb, as the league leaders, demonstrate significantly superior form and efficiency compared to Rijeka. The visitors boast an impressive record of 14 wins this season and a 60% away win rate, while the hosts have won only half of their home matches. In their last five games, Dinamo have scored 12 goals and averaged 2.4 points per match, significantly outperforming Rijeka's 1.6 points. The xG statistics also favor the away side (1.9 vs 1.86 for the hosts), with Dinamo additionally displaying better shot conversion and higher ball possession. Although Rijeka are at home and have decent home form, the class gap between the league's first and fifth-placed teams is evident. I predict a Dinamo Zagreb victory, although a competitive display from the hosts cannot be ruled out.
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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
| Rijeka | Dinamo Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.38 |
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.
Dinamo Zagreb is 30% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Rijeka · 2.6 pts / game - Dinamo Zagreb
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.
Dinamo Zagreb is 42% better for: goals scored per game.
1.55 goals / game - Rijeka · 2.2 goals / game - Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.15 goals / game - Rijeka · 0.85 goals / game - Dinamo Zagreb
Rijeka scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while Dinamo Zagreb keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 meczów).
Dinamo Zagreb scores in 95% of games (19 of 20 meczów), while Rijeka keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 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 - Rijeka
Over / Under - Dinamo Zagreb
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.
Dinamo Zagreb is 45% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.55 pts / game - Rijeka · 2.25 pts / game - Dinamo Zagreb
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rijeka - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 35%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Dinamo Zagreb - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 70% of games and wins 70%. 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 | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +3 |
* 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 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - 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
Rijeka
Dinamo Zagreb
* 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
| Rijeka | Liga | Dinamo Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.70 | 2.72 | ▲ 3.05 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 60% | 62% | ▼ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 54% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 25% | 22% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | • 80% | 81% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 81% | ▲ 95% |
^ 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
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 Rijeka's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Dinamo Zagreb. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb?
The Prva HNL match finished Rijeka 0:0 Dinamo Zagreb. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Rijeka and Dinamo Zagreb?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Rijeka won 0, Dinamo Zagreb 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 Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb?
Rijeka score 1.55 goals per game on average and Dinamo Zagreb 2.20. The Prva HNL average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Rijeka's matches and 55% of Dinamo Zagreb's.
What form are Rijeka and Dinamo Zagreb in?
Over the last 5 games Rijeka have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Dinamo Zagreb 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.