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
Key match information
Rijeka played Dinamo Zagreb in Prva HNL (Croatia). The match was played on 8 February 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Rijeka: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Dinamo Zagreb: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rijeka scores 1.55 and concedes 1.15 goals per match. Dinamo Zagreb scores 2.20 and concedes 0.85. League average: 2.72 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rijeka 60%, Dinamo Zagreb 55%. Over 2.5: Rijeka 50%, Dinamo Zagreb 65%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Dinamo Zagreb has higher xG: 1.98 vs 1.72. Rijeka: 15.3 shots per match, Dinamo Zagreb: 16.3.
Match halves
Rijeka: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.75. Dinamo Zagreb: half-time lead 70%, second-half goals 1.10.
Goals by minute
Rijeka: 0-15 (6 goals). Dinamo Zagreb: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Prva HNL: 2.72 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 2.50, 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
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.
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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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Dinamo Zagreb is 30% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Rijeka · 2.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.55 goals / match - Rijeka · 2.2 goals / match - Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb is 35% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.15 goals / match - Rijeka · 0.85 goals / match - Dinamo Zagreb
Rijeka scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 matches), while Dinamo Zagreb keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 matches).
Dinamo Zagreb scores in 95% of matches (19 of 20 matches), while Rijeka keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 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 - Rijeka
Over / Under - Dinamo Zagreb
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.
Dinamo Zagreb is 45% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.55 pts / match - Rijeka · 2.25 pts / match - Dinamo Zagreb
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rijeka - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 35%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Dinamo Zagreb - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 70% of matches and wins 70%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Rijeka
Dinamo Zagreb
* 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
| Rijeka | Liga | Dinamo Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 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
Recent meetings (2): Rijeka 0 - 0 - 2 Dinamo Zagreb. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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.