Rijeka vs Gorica: match statistics
Rijeka vs Gorica: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rijeka played against Gorica in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game was played on December 21, 2025. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Rijeka has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Gorica has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Rijeka scores 1.63 goals per game and allows 1.19. Gorica scores 1.24 and allows 1.53. Games in this league average 2.73 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Rijeka's games and 71% of Gorica's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 53%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rijeka has the higher season xG average, 1.75 to 1.42 per game. Rijeka takes 15.8 shots per game, while Gorica takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Rijeka leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.69 goals per game after halftime. Gorica leads at halftime in 41% and scores 0.53 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rijeka's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). For Gorica, it is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prva HNL games average 2.73 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Stats by half
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 | Gorica | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 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.
Rijeka is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Rijeka · 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.
Rijeka is 31% better for: goals scored per game.
1.63 goals / game - Rijeka · 1.24 goals / game - Gorica
Rijeka is 29% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.19 goals / game - Rijeka · 1.53 goals / game - Gorica
Rijeka scores in 75% of games (12 of 16 meczów), while Gorica keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 17 meczów).
Gorica scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while Rijeka keeps a clean sheet in 25% (4 of 16 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 - 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.
Rijeka is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.81 pts / game - Rijeka · 1.47 pts / game - Gorica
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rijeka - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 31%. 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 41% of games and wins 29%. 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 | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
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
| Rijeka | Liga | Gorica | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.81 | 2.73 | • 2.76 |
| Both teams scored | • 63% | 63% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 52% | • 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 25% | 22% | ▼ 6% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 78% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 83% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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 Rijeka's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Gorica. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rijeka vs Gorica?
The Prva HNL match finished Rijeka 1:0 Gorica. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rijeka vs Gorica?
Rijeka score 1.63 goals per game on average and Gorica 1.24. The Prva HNL average is 2.73 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Rijeka's matches and 71% of Gorica's.
What form are Rijeka and Gorica in?
Over the last 5 games Rijeka have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Gorica 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rijeka vs Gorica?
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.