Osijek vs Rijeka: match statistics
Rijeka displays significantly better form than Osijek, as evidenced by the points per match average in the last 5 games (2.2 for Rijeka versus just 0.6 for Osijek). The hosts are in 10th place in the table and fail to score in 60% of their home matches, which, with an average of just 0.7 goals per game at home, represents a serious offensive issue. Rijeka occupies 4th position and, despite playing away, boasts better shooting efficiency (9% shot conversion compared to Osijek's 5%) and a significantly superior goal difference. Rijeka's form in the last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses) combined with the fact that they fail to score in only 22% of away games gives them the edge. Osijek loses at home in 40% of cases and has a negative goal difference (-7), which, given their current poor run (0 wins in the last 5 matches), points to an away win.
Osijek vs Rijeka: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Osijek played Rijeka in Prva HNL (Croatia). The match was played on 1 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Osijek: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Rijeka: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Osijek scores 0.84 and concedes 1.53 goals per match. Rijeka scores 1.63 and concedes 1.16. League average: 2.70 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Osijek 47%, Rijeka 63%. Over 2.5: Osijek 42%, Rijeka 53%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Rijeka has higher xG: 1.72 vs 1.56. Osijek: 12.8 shots per match, Rijeka: 15.4.
Match halves
Osijek: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.47. Rijeka: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.79.
Goals by minute
Osijek: 31-45+ (6 goals). Rijeka: 0-15 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Prva HNL: 2.70 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 50%.
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
Rijeka displays significantly better form than Osijek, as evidenced by the points per match average in the last 5 games (2.2 for Rijeka versus just 0.6 for Osijek). The hosts are in 10th place in the table and fail to score in 60% of their home matches, which, with an average of just 0.7 goals per game at home, represents a serious offensive issue. Rijeka occupies 4th position and, despite playing away, boasts better shooting efficiency (9% shot conversion compared to Osijek's 5%) and a significantly superior goal difference. Rijeka's form in the last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses) combined with the fact that they fail to score in only 22% of away games gives them the edge. Osijek loses at home in 40% of cases and has a negative goal difference (-7), which, given their current poor run (0 wins in the last 5 matches), points to an away win.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Osijek | Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.40 |
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.
Rijeka is 267% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Osijek · 2.2 pts / match - Rijeka
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 94% better for: goals scored per match.
0.84 goals / match - Osijek · 1.63 goals / match - Rijeka
Rijeka is 32% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.53 goals / match - Osijek · 1.16 goals / match - Rijeka
Osijek scores in 58% of matches (11 of 19 matches), while Rijeka keeps a clean sheet in 26% (5 of 19 matches).
Rijeka scores in 79% of matches (15 of 19 matches), while Osijek keeps a clean sheet in 32% (6 of 19 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 - Osijek
Over / Under - Rijeka
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.
Rijeka is 55% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.05 pts / match - Osijek · 1.63 pts / match - Rijeka
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Osijek - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 11%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Rijeka - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 37%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Osijek
Rijeka
* 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
| Osijek | Liga | Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.37 | 2.70 | • 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 62% | • 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 53% | • 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 22% | ▲ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 74% | 80% | • 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 82% | ▼ 79% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (2): Osijek 0 - 1 - 1 Rijeka. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Osijek vs Rijeka?
The Prva HNL match finished Osijek 1:0 Rijeka. 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 Rijeka?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Osijek won 0, Rijeka won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Osijek vs Rijeka?
Osijek score 0.84 goals per game on average and Rijeka 1.63. The Prva HNL average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Osijek's matches and 63% of Rijeka's.
What form are Osijek and Rijeka in?
Over the last 5 games Osijek have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Rijeka 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Osijek vs Rijeka?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Osijek vs Rijeka: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.