The match of 21st round between NK Osijek и HNK Rijeka took place at Gradski vrt on 19 February 2017, Sunday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (16 October 2016) and ended with the victory of HNK Rijeka with a score 3-0.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 12 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
NK Osijek is in the TOP-4 with 38 points. This is the 20th of 36 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 10 points (NK Osijek can score 48 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 12 points (48 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 3 points lower and has the opportunity to score 54 points additionally. The goal difference is 28:18. The NK Osijek defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
HNK Rijeka is the leader of the tournament with 50 points. This is the 18th of 36 team game in the tournament.
The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 48 points additionally. The goal difference is 39:8. In additional, HNK Rijeka has the best offensive record in the league. HNK Rijeka has the best defensive record in the league.
NK Osijek Stats
NK Osijek could not win in the last 5 matches, with 4 losses and 1 draw.
The team scored 14 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 11-12. The average number of goals is 1.1. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.3.
HNK Rijeka Stats
HNK Rijeka has won all of 5 recent matches.
The team scored 28 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 9 wins, 1 draw и zero losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 22-8. The average number of goals is 2.2. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.2.