The match of 4th round between NK Osijek и HNK Rijeka took place at Gradski vrt on 7 August 2017, Monday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (25 April 2017) and ended with the victory of HNK Rijeka with a score 2-0.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 6 points.
NK Osijek takes the 7th position in the league table with 3 points. This is the 3rd of 36 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (NK Osijek can score 99 points). The distance from the bottom league record is 3 points. The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score 96 points additionally. The goal difference is 3:3. The NK Osijek defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
HNK Rijeka is in the TOP-4 with 9 points. This is the 3rd of 36 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (HNK Rijeka can score 99 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 1 point (99 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with HNK Rijeka and can score 96 points. The goal difference is 8:1. In addition, the HNK Rijeka offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. HNK Rijeka has the best defensive record in the league.
NK Osijek Stats
The team scored 20 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 18-6. The average number of goals is 1.8. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.5.
HNK Rijeka Stats
The team scored 12 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 3 wins, 3 draws и 4 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 16-14. The average number of goals is 1.6. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.4.