The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (10 March 2024) and ended with the victory of HNK Rijeka with a score 3-0.
The most common result of matches between these teams is 1-1. 3 matches have ended with this result.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 20 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
NK Osijek is in the TOP-4 with 51 points. This is the 34th of 36 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 11 points (NK Osijek can score 6 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 30 points (6 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with NK Osijek and can score 3 points. The goal difference is 58:43. In addition, the NK Osijek offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
HNK Rijeka is in the TOP-4 with 71 points. This is the 34th of 36 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 10 points (HNK Rijeka can score 6 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 10 points (6 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 9 points lower and has the opportunity to score 6 points additionally.
The difference in points with the nearest teams does not allow HNK Rijeka to change the tournament position. Most likely, the game has no tournament significance. The goal difference is 65:28. In additional, HNK Rijeka has the best offensive record in the league. The HNK Rijeka defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
NK Osijek Stats
The team scored 18 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 17-7. The average number of goals is 1.7. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.3.
HNK Rijeka Stats
HNK Rijeka could not win in the last 5 matches, with 4 losses and 1 draw.
The team scored 16 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 1 draw и 4 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 10-9. The average number of goals is 1. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.4.
The team has participated in 4 matches over the past two weeks. This can cause team fatigue and require the rotation of the main players.