Rijeka vs Osijek: match statistics
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Rijeka vs Osijek: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rijeka plays Osijek in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game is scheduled for September 5, 2026. Venue: Stadion HNK Rijeka.
Recent form
Rijeka has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.75 points per game. Osijek has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Rijeka scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.25. Osijek scores 2.40 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 3.29 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Rijeka's games and 20% of Osijek's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 60%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 67% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Osijek has the higher season xG average, 2.23 to 1.93 per game. Rijeka takes 17.3 shots per game, while Osijek takes 20.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Rijeka leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Osijek leads at halftime in 60% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rijeka's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Osijek, it is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prva HNL games average 3.29 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 67% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.25 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
| Rijeka | Osijek | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.37 |
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 37% better for: last-5 form.
1.75 pts / game - Rijeka · 2.4 pts / game - Osijek
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.
Osijek is 92% better for: goals scored per game.
1.25 goals / game - Rijeka · 2.4 goals / game - Osijek
Osijek is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.25 goals / game - Rijeka · 1 goals / game - Osijek
Rijeka scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 meczów), while Osijek keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 meczów).
Osijek scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Rijeka keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 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 - Rijeka
Over / Under - Osijek
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.
Osijek is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.75 pts / game - Rijeka · 2 pts / game - Osijek
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rijeka - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. 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.
Osijek - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 80%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +7 | 0 |
* 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). 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
Rijeka
Osijek
* 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 | Osijek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 3.29 | ▲ 3.40 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | ▼ 20% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 67% | ▼ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 27% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 75% | 83% | ▼ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 83% | ▼ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Rijeka's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses against Osijek. Games average 2.25 goals, and both teams scored in 25% of them.
FAQ
When do Rijeka and Osijek play?
Rijeka face Osijek on September 5, 2026 in Prva HNL at Stadion HNK Rijeka. 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 Rijeka and Osijek?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Rijeka won 1, Osijek won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Rijeka vs Osijek?
Rijeka score 1.25 goals per game on average and Osijek 2.40. The Prva HNL average is 3.29 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 67% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Rijeka's matches and 20% of Osijek's.
What form are Rijeka and Osijek in?
Over the last 5 games Rijeka have a 2-1-1 record (1.75 points per game) and Osijek 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rijeka vs Osijek?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rijeka vs Osijek: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.