Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultHNK Rijeka to win ✗64% · @1.57
Double chanceHNK Rijeka or draw ✓89% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗50% · @1.85
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–2 ✗11% · fair 8.83
HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka preview and prediction
The match
The HNL sees HNK Gorica take on HNK Rijeka on Monday 31 August, kicking off at 20:30 (WAT) at Gradski stadion Velika Gorica. HNK Gorica are 10th with 7 points from 13 games (in the bottom three), while HNK Rijeka sit 6th on 18 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
HNK Gorica's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to NK Slaven Belupo 0–2 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
HNK Rijeka's last 5: LWLLD Most recently they lost to FC Midtjylland 1–4 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded.
HNK Rijeka arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.2 points a game against 0.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 23 May 2026, finished HNK Rijeka 2–0 HNK Gorica. Across their last 2 meetings HNK Gorica have won 1, HNK Rijeka 1, with 0 draws and 3.0 goals per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 0.9 for HNK Gorica and 2.1 for HNK Rijeka. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 50% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: HNK Gorica 11%, draw 25%, HNK Rijeka 64%.
Both teams to score: yes (50%) at 1.85.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was HNK Rijeka to win – a 64% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: HNK Gorica 0–2 HNK Rijeka. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
HNK Gorica11%fair 8.88 · @5.50
Draw25%fair 3.98 · @3.60
HNK Rijeka64%fair 1.57 · @1.57
3.00Expected goals
0.87HNK Gorica xG
2.13HNK Rijeka xG
50%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–211%
0–111%
1–210%
1–19%
0–38%
1–37%
From our goals model: HNK Gorica 0.9 – 2.1 HNK Rijeka expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka?
Our pick is HNK Rijeka to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka?
On our numbers HNK Gorica have a 11% chance of winning, the draw 25% and HNK Rijeka 64%.
How many goals will there be in HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka?
Our predicted score is HNK Gorica 0–2 HNK Rijeka, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka?
HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka (HNL) kicks off on Monday 31 August 2026 at 20:30 (West Africa Time) at Gradski stadion Velika Gorica.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
