- 14 September 2024, HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka, 0-1, Win
- 01 September 2024, HNK Rijeka vs GNK Dinamo Zagreb, 1-1, Draw
- 25 August 2024, NK Osijek vs HNK Rijeka, 0-2, Win
- 18 August 2024, HNK Rijeka vs NK Istra 1961, 4-0, Win
- 11 August 2024, NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka, 0-0, Draw
- 15 September 2024, NK Osijek vs NK Slaven Belupo, 1-0, Win
- 31 August 2024, HNK Hajduk Split vs NK Osijek, 1-0, Lose
- 25 August 2024, NK Osijek vs HNK Rijeka, 0-2, Lose
- 18 August 2024, HNK Gorica vs NK Osijek, 2-2, Draw
- 11 August 2024, NK Osijek vs GNK Dinamo Zagreb, 1-2, Lose
In the Croatian First Football League (HNL) game played on 16 September 2023, 17:30 EEST, HNK Rijeka hosted the NK Osijek. The home team, HNK Rijeka, showcased a strong performance over NK Osijek, resulting in a 2-1 victory. This outcome can be attributed to several factors including disciplined play, precise conversion of chances, and strategic utilization of corners, as evidenced by the data provided.
HNK Rijeka demonstrated a commendable control in the match, sealing their victory with two goals in the second half, within a span of seven minutes. A more granular look at the scoring pattern reveals that Rijeka's first goal came in at 47:23 minutes into the second half, followed shortly by the second goal at 54:31. This rapid succession of met goals did suggest a strong offensive strategy from Rijeka, leaving Osijek on the defensive.
Rijeka's discipline is evident in the number of yellow cards received. While Osijek accumulated five yellow cards throughout the match (two in the first half and three in the second), Rijeka showed restraint with only one booking in the first half.
The number of corner kicks, five obtained by Rijeka versus three by Osijek, indicates the heightened pressure Rijeka was able to put on Osijek's defense. Also, each team's offsides – one for Rijeka and two for Osijek – suggests a neck-on-neck match with both teams pushing their offensive lines.
Despite NK Osijek's late goal at 84:47 in the second half, Rijeka managed to hold onto their lead. The fact that Osijek's only goal came so late in the game could imply a shift in their attacking strategy in the final stretch, but it wasn't enough to offset the advantage built by Rijeka in the mid-second half.
In conclusion, Rijeka capitalized on its opportunities not only in terms of goal conversion but also in leveraging corner kicks. In contrast, Osijek, despite the late push, will likely need to reassess their strategy, particularly their discipline, as they conceded five yellow cards. This match analysis should serve as a helpful guide for football followers and bettors to make more informed decisions.
Form Guide
Win | 0-1 | HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka | |
Draw | 1-1 | HNK Rijeka vs GNK Dinamo Zagreb | |
Win | 0-2 | NK Osijek vs HNK Rijeka | |
Win | 4-0 | HNK Rijeka vs NK Istra 1961 | |
Draw | 0-0 | NK Varazdin vs HNK Rijeka |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 8:1
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.6
- HNK Rijeka has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 8:1, scoring 1.6 goals average
Win | 1-0 | NK Osijek vs NK Slaven Belupo | |
Lose | 1-0 | HNK Hajduk Split vs NK Osijek | |
Lose | 0-2 | NK Osijek vs HNK Rijeka | |
Draw | 2-2 | HNK Gorica vs NK Osijek | |
Lose | 1-2 | NK Osijek vs GNK Dinamo Zagreb |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 4:7
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.8
- NK Osijek has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 4:7, scoring 0.8 goals average
HNK Rijeka H2H NK Osijek
Away game | HNK Rijeka | 2 | 0 | NK Osijek | Home game | HNL | |
Away game | HNK Rijeka | 0 | 2 | NK Osijek | Home game | HNL | |
Home game | HNK Rijeka | 3 | 0 | NK Osijek | Away game | HNL | |
Away game | HNK Rijeka | 0 | 0 | NK Osijek | Home game | HNL | |
Home game | HNK Rijeka | 2 | 1 | NK Osijek | Away game | HNL |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 7:3
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.40
- In the last five matches that these two sides meet, HNK Rijeka overtook NK Osijek three times
- HNK Rijeka won three times, lost once and had one draw
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 7:3; average goals per match – 1.40
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