The match of 22nd round between NK Osijek и HNK Rijeka took place at Stadion Gradski vrt on 21 February 2021, Sunday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (29 November 2020) and ended with the draw with a score 1-1.
The most common result of matches between these teams is 1-1. 2 matches have ended with this result.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 13 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
NK Osijek is in the TOP-4 with 45 points. This is the 21st of 36 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 3 points (NK Osijek can score 45 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 3 points (45 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 42 points additionally. The goal difference is 33:16. In addition, the NK Osijek offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. NK Osijek has the best defensive record in the league.
HNK Rijeka is in the TOP-4 with 32 points. This is the 20th of 36 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 11 points (HNK Rijeka can score 48 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 16 points (48 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 6 points lower and has the opportunity to score 48 points additionally. The goal difference is 25:24. The HNK Rijeka defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
NK Osijek Stats
The team scored 22 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 16-6. The average number of goals is 1.6. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.2.
Sidelined players: Darko Velkovski
Manager: Nenad Bjelica
HNK Rijeka Stats
The team scored 20 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 6 wins, 2 draws и 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 16-12. The average number of goals is 1.6. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.5.
Manager: Simon Rozman