Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.36 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.36Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultHNK Rijeka to win ✓64% · @1.36
Double chanceHNK Rijeka or draw ✓83% · @1.08
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.83
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓71% · fair 1.42
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✓9% · fair 10.68
Rudes vs HNK Rijeka preview and prediction
The match
The HNL sees Rudes take on HNK Rijeka on Friday 16 October, kicking off at 17:00 (WAT) at Stadion Radnik. Rudes are 8th with 16 points from 13 games (in the bottom three), while HNK Rijeka sit 6th on 18 points (in the bottom half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Rudes's last 5: WDLWL Most recently they beat HNK Gorica 2–1 away. They average 1.5 scored and 2.3 conceded.
HNK Rijeka's last 5: LWWDW Most recently they lost to NK Slaven Belupo 1–4 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
HNK Rijeka arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 2 August 2026, finished HNK Rijeka 2–1 Rudes.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 1.2 for Rudes and 2.4 for HNK Rijeka. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 71% and both teams to score at 56%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Rudes 17%, draw 19%, HNK Rijeka 64%.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.83.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was HNK Rijeka to win – a 64% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Rudes 1–2 HNK Rijeka. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Rudes17%fair 5.86 · @7.50
Draw19%fair 5.16 · @4.60
HNK Rijeka64%fair 1.57 · @1.36
3.65Expected goals
1.22Rudes xG
2.43HNK Rijeka xG
56%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–29%
1–18%
0–28%
1–38%
0–16%
0–36%
From our goals model: Rudes 1.2 – 2.4 HNK Rijeka expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is HNK Rijeka to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Rudes vs HNK Rijeka?
On our numbers Rudes have a 17% chance of winning, the draw 19% and HNK Rijeka 64%.
How many goals will there be in Rudes vs HNK Rijeka?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rudes vs HNK Rijeka?
Our predicted score is Rudes 1–2 HNK Rijeka, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Rudes vs HNK Rijeka?
Rudes vs HNK Rijeka (HNL) kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Radnik.
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.