The match of 23rd round between NK Osijek и HNK Rijeka took place at Stadion Gradski vrt on 13 February 2022, Sunday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (8 December 2021) and ended with the draw with a score 0-0.
The most common result of matches between these teams is 1-0. 4 matches have ended with this result.
League table
The teams scored the same number of points in the tournament and are next in the league table. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
NK Osijek is in the TOP-4 with 43 points. This is the 22nd of 36 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 6 points (NK Osijek can score 42 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 6 points (42 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with NK Osijek and can score 42 points. The goal difference is 33:17. NK Osijek has the best defensive record in the league.
HNK Rijeka is in the TOP-4 with 43 points. This is the 22nd of 36 team game in the tournament.
HNK Rijeka has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 42. In addition, the distance from the first place is 6 points (42 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 45 points additionally. The goal difference is 45:31. In addition, the HNK Rijeka offensive 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 16-9. The average number of goals is 1.6. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.2.
Manager: Nenad Bjelica
HNK Rijeka Stats
The team scored 24 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 8 wins, zero draws и 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 27-12. The average number of goals is 2.7. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.5.
Manager: Goran Tomic