Gorica vs Osijek: match statistics
Gorica vs Osijek: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Gorica play Osijek in Prva HNL (Croatia). The match date is 16 May 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Gorica: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Osijek: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Gorica scores 1.11 and concedes 1.33 goals per match. Osijek scores 0.75 and concedes 1.36. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Gorica 50%, Osijek 31%. Over 2.5: Gorica 44%, Osijek 31%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Osijek has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.30. Gorica: 10.8 shots per match, Osijek: 12.4.
Match halves
Gorica: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.44. Osijek: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.44.
Goals by minute
Gorica: 76-90+ (10 goals). Osijek: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Prva HNL: 2.66 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 0-2-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 33%.
Match description
Gorica holds an advantage in finishing: they have scored 38 goals this season versus Osijek’s 25, and in the last 5 matches they have 4 goals compared to just 1 away goal. At home the hosts average 1.24 goals scored and concede 1.35 per match, while Osijek on the road scores only 0.88 and concedes 1.65, giving Gorica a realistic chance to control the game. Chance quality also favors Gorica: average xG 1.30 vs 1.29, 3.76 shots on target per match vs 3.29 and a higher conversion rate 12% vs 8%, meaning the hosts convert opportunities more efficiently. Additionally Gorica have won 2 of their last 5 matches and averaged 1.2 points over that period, while Osijek have only 1 win and 0.8 points; the hosts’ goal difference is -2 versus -13 for the visitors away. Considering 38 vs 25 goals this season, better conversion and higher PPG, I expect a Gorica win.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Gorica | Osijek | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.21 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Gorica is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Gorica · 0.8 pts / match - 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.
Gorica is 48% better for: goals scored per match.
1.11 goals / match - Gorica · 0.75 goals / match - Osijek
Gorica scores in 67% of matches (24 of 36 matches), while Osijek keeps a clean sheet in 42% (15 of 36 matches).
Osijek scores in 53% of matches (19 of 36 matches), while Gorica keeps a clean sheet in 22% (8 of 36 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Gorica
Over / Under — Osijek
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / match - Gorica · 1.06 pts / match - Osijek
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gorica - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 31%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Osijek - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 22%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goli). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Osijek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.44 | 2.66 | ▼ 2.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▼ 31% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 49% | ▼ 31% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 28% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | • 78% | 77% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Gorica 0 - 2 - 1 Osijek. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Gorica vs Osijek?
The Prva HNL match finished Gorica 2:0 Osijek. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Gorica and Osijek?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Gorica won 0, Osijek won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Gorica vs Osijek?
Gorica score 1.11 goals per game on average and Osijek 0.75. The Prva HNL average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Gorica's matches and 31% of Osijek's.
What form are Gorica and Osijek in?
Over the last 5 games Gorica have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Osijek 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gorica vs Osijek?
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.