- 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
- 14 September 2024, HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka, 0-1, Lose
- 30 August 2024, HNK Gorica vs HNK Sibenik, 2-1, Win
- 24 August 2024, GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs HNK Gorica, 2-1, Lose
- 18 August 2024, HNK Gorica vs NK Osijek, 2-2, Draw
- 10 August 2024, NK Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica, 2-1, Lose
The match between NK Osijek and HNK Gorica on the 20th of August in the HNL competition indeed presented the bettors with a tight contest. What stood out most significantly from the statistical outlay is the low scoring nature of the game, underlining a close-knit strategic duel between both teams.
The home team, NK Osijek, secured victory with a solitary goal scored in the first half, about 29 minutes into the game. The early goal evidently put NK Osijek in a firm psychological and tactical position, allowing them to think defensively and focus on maintaining their lead, which appeared to be a decisive factor in the match outcome. The boost given by the home advantage also amplified this advantage.
The defensive motive of NK Osijek was further substantiated by the two yellow cards they received - one just at the brink of halftime, and another about halfway into the second half. These disciplinary events, especially bearing in mind that they were the only bookings of the match, illustrate how NK Osijek might have maintained their lead through adopting a more cautious, perhaps more physical approach as the match wore on.
The corner kick count, with each side awarded just two, suggests a battle that did not offer many open scoring opportunities. It implies the focus of both teams on cautious gameplay, trying to avoid defensive errors that could lead to opportunities through corner kicks for the opposition.
The complete absence of red cards also indicates adherence to the rules by players, avoiding aggressive conduct that could jeopardize their teams by diminishing the on-field player numbers.
In sum, this match saw NK Osijek as the victor, with a tightly contested, defensive-oriented gameplay, likely characterized by preventative strategy after the early goal. The limited number of corner kicks and yellow cards, specifically for the home side, played crucial roles in controlling the game and maintaining the slim but vital lead. As such, this game might serve as an archetypal representation of cautionary betting in narrowly contested matches.
Nevertheless, bettors are reminded that football is renowned for its unpredictability, and these trends and statistical insights should be considered as guides but not absolute determinants.
Form Guide
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
Lose | 0-1 | HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka | |
Win | 2-1 | HNK Gorica vs HNK Sibenik | |
Lose | 2-1 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs HNK Gorica | |
Draw | 2-2 | HNK Gorica vs NK Osijek | |
Lose | 2-1 | NK Istra 1961 vs HNK Gorica |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 6:8
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.2
- HNK Gorica has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 6:8, scoring 1.2 goals average
NK Osijek H2H HNK Gorica
Away game | NK Osijek | 2 | 2 | HNK Gorica | Home game | HNL | |
Away game | NK Osijek | 3 | 0 | HNK Gorica | Home game | HNL | |
Home game | NK Osijek | 3 | 0 | HNK Gorica | Away game | HNL | |
Away game | NK Osijek | 0 | 3 | HNK Gorica | Home game | HNL | |
Home game | NK Osijek | 1 | 0 | HNK Gorica | Away game | HNL |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 9:5
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.80
- In the last five matches that these two sides meet, NK Osijek overtook HNK Gorica three times
- NK Osijek won three times, lost once and had one draw
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 9:5; average goals per match – 1.80
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