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Osijek
Rijeka
HNL, Venue: Opus Arena (Osijek, Croatia)

Osijek vs Rijeka: Expert Predictions and Viewing Guide

Set for 9 August 2025, Osijek takes on Rijeka in round 2 of the Croatian HNL. The match will take place at the Opus Arena in Osijek.

NK Osijek holds the ninth position (lower table), with 0 points. Rijeka, meanwhile, is 2nd (upper table) with 3 points. Rijeka sits higher in the table than NK Osijek, with seven places and only three points in between.

Osijek vs Rijeka H2H History

Osijek will host HNK Rijeka three months after their previous H2H match, which saw NK Osijek winning 0-2, at Stadion Rujevica. HNK Rijeka had 2 shots on target and 68% possession, while Osijek made 7 goal attempts and maintained 32% ball control. Nail Omerović (32') and Marko Soldo (53') found the net for NK Osijek.

Osijek vs Rijeka Prediction

Our analysis suggests HNK Rijeka could win the match, however head-to-head history and recent form favors a victory for Osijek. Inconsistencies in model outputs are only prompts for further analysis. Based on the data, both teams could score, but the probability isn't high. There's a solid reason to expect under 2.5 goals, based on current stats.
Match Winner
H2H Analysis
Osijek
weak
Current Form
Osijek
medium
Betting Trend
Rijeka
weak
Our pick: HNK Rijeka to win @ 2.20
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Will Both Teams Score?
H2H Analysis
No
moderate
Current Form
Yes
weak
Betting Trend
Tied
same
Our pick: BTTS Yes @ 1.83
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Total Match Goals Over/Under?
H2H Analysis
Under 2.5
strong
Current Form
Over 2.5
weak
Betting Trend
Under 2.5
moderate
Our pick: Under 2.5 goals @ 1.67
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Osijek vs Rijeka Live Stream & TV Stations

NK Osijek vs HNK Rijeka isn't accessible for live streaming on standard services. The match could be accessible live via betting platforms as part of an official broadcast deal. New data will be posted as soon as it's available.

TV Stations for Osijek vs Rijeka

Confidence Building for Osijek

Osijek's current run appears steady. The team have had 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their most recent ten matches. NK Osijek's previous game was a 0-2 home defeat against GNK Dinamo Zagreb (2 Aug 2025).
Across their last 10 games in all competitions, Osijek scored 24 goals, or 2.4 per match, and let in 1.2 goals per game, totaling 12. They averaged 5.3 shots on target each match. On average, they got 0.5 cards and won 3.6 corners per game, with a 49% possession. Top performers in goals were Arnel Jakupović with 3, Hernâni with 2, Filip Živković (2), and Stanislav Shopov (1 goal). Stanislav Shopov topped the assist chart with 1, ahead of Niko Farkaš (1 assist).
NK Osijek came through with an impressive result in a key match lately: they won 4-0 against Slaven in a friendly match at home (25 July 2025).

Good Performances Define Rijeka's Recent Run

Rijeka is on a positive run overall, with 6 out of their last 10 matches ending in victories, along with 1 draw and 3 losses. This form should provide confidence for their upcoming away game against NK Osijek. HNK Rijeka's preparation follows a 1-2 home loss against Shelbourne on 6 August 2025.
Statistically, over the last 10 matches (all competitions), Rijeka netted 14 goals (1.4 per game) and conceded 11 (1.1 per game). The team averaged 3.5 corners earned and 0.3 cards received per match. Average ball possession for HNK Rijeka stood at 58%. During this period, the leading scorers were Amer Gojak with 3 goals, Ante Matej Jurić with 3, Duje Čop with 1 goal, and Ante Majstorović (1). Amer Gojak topped the assist chart with 1, ahead of Justas Lasickas (1 assist) and Mladen Devetak (1).
HNK Rijeka notched one solid win worth mentioning: they won 2-1 against Bravo in a friendly match playing away (13 Jul 2025). Rijeka did have a recent setback, though: their UEFA Europa League match resulted in a 1-2 home loss against Shelbourne (6 Aug 2025).
Take a look at the HNL table and stats, and explore our predictions here.

Confirmed Lineups for Osijek vs Rijeka

Osijek (formation 4-2-3-1)
31
M. Malenica
42
R. Guedes
33
E. Hasić
5
S. Mkrtchyan
39
D. Bukvić
6
H. Babec
23
L. Vrbančić
24
F. Živković
10
S. Shopov
36
N. Omerović
9
Y. Toure
13
M. Zlomislić
34
M. Devetak
51
A. Husić
6
S. Radeljić
2
A. Oreč
21
S. Ilinković
8
D. Petrovič
4
N. Janković
10
T. Fruk
17
L. Menalo
9
D. Čop
Rijeka (formation 4-2-3-1)

Osijek vs Rijeka Odds & Picks

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Outcome-Based Odds

Full Time Result

1
2.80
X
2.80
2
2.55

Double Chance

1X
1.44
X2
1.36
12
1.36

Half Time Result

1
3.50
X
2.05
2
3.25

First Team To Score

1
2.10
None
8.00
2
1.95
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Match Goals, Corners And Handicap Odds

Both Teams To Score

Yes
1.83
No
1.83

Total Goals (2.5)

Under
1.67
Over
2.15

Asian Handicap

1 (0)
1.98
2 (-0)
1.82

Match Corners (8.5)

Over
2.00
Under
1.73
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Team Related Odds

Osijek Corners (3.5)

Pick
Over
1.73
Under
2.00
Osijek average corners per match (last 10): 4.2

Rijeka Corners (4.5)

Over
2.00
Under
1.73

Correct Score Prediction

Our Prediction: Osijek-Rijeka 0-1

Correct Score

1-1
5.50
0-0
8.00
Pick
0-1
8.00
1-0
8.50
1-2
10.00
2-1
11.00
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Pre Match Statistics

Form Guide

These stats present averages and percentages for various metrics, highlighting key data into each team's current form. You can identify which team is more dominant, in both positive and negative aspects. The data is based on the last 10 matches across all competitions for both teams.
Points Per Game (Overall)
Osijek
Rijeka
1.7
1.6
Points Per Game (Home/Away)
Osijek (H)
Rijeka (A)
1.75
2
Win Percentage (Overall)
Osijek
Rijeka
50%
50%
Win Percentage (Home/Away)
Osijek (H)
Rijeka (A)
50%
67%
Both Teams To Score (Overall)
Osijek
Rijeka
50%
50%
Both Teams To Score (Home/Away)
Osijek (H)
Rijeka (A)
50%
67%
Over 2.5 Goals (Overall)
Osijek
Rijeka
50%
50%
Over 2.5 Goals (Home/Away)
Osijek (H)
Rijeka (A)
50%
67%

Head to Head Statistics

Overall H2H (69 matches):
Osijek
Rijeka
18 Wins
19 Draws
32 Wins
When Osijek play at home against Rijeka, the H2H record looks like this:
Osijek
(at home)
Rijeka
(at away)
13 Wins
10 Draws
11 Wins
H2H Betting Stats (overall):
BTTS
Yes - 49.3% (34/69)
No - 50.7% (35/69)
2.5 Goals O/U
Over - 40.6% (28/69)
Under - 59.4% (41/69)

Last Head to Head Matches

HNL (23 Apr 2025)
Rijeka
0-2
Osijek
HNL (16 Feb 2025)
Osijek
0-2
Rijeka
HNL (10 Nov 2024)
Rijeka
1-1
Osijek
HNL (25 Aug 2024)
Osijek
0-2
Rijeka
HNL (19 May 2024)
Osijek
2-0
Rijeka