The match of 5th round between NK Osijek и HNK Rijeka took place at Stadion Gradski vrt on 15 August 2021, Sunday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (25 April 2021) and ended with the draw with a score 0-0.
The most common result of matches between these teams is 1-0. 3 matches have ended with this result.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 3 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
NK Osijek is in the TOP-4 with 10 points. This is the 4th of 36 team game in the tournament.
NK Osijek has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 96. In addition, the distance from the first place is zero points (96 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with NK Osijek and can score 93 points. The goal difference is 7:2. NK Osijek has the best defensive record in the league.
HNK Rijeka is in the TOP-4 with 7 points. This is the 3rd of 36 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 3 points (HNK Rijeka can score 99 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 3 points (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 7:3. 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 6 wins, 4 draws and zero losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 15-4. The average number of goals is 1.5. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.2.
Sidelined players: Ante Erceg
Manager: Nenad Bjelica
HNK Rijeka Stats
The team scored 18 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 3 draws и 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 19-13. The average number of goals is 1.9. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.5.
The next match of the team is important and will take place in less than a week. This means that some main players may miss the match or the team will not play at full strength.
Manager: Goran Tomic