HNK Rijeka v NK Osijek Tips

Rijeka have been strong at home this season, showing solid defensive organization and a good conversion rate in front of goal. They’ve won most of their recent league games at home, while Osijek struggle to find consistency on the road. The hosts also have the better head-to-head record in recent meetings at Stadion Rujevica. With form and home advantage in their favor, Rijeka look the more likely side to take all three points.

The match unfolded as a mutual lock scenarios where in offensive was attemp immediately by defensive response like chess game reputation

Four out of the last five games played by Rijeka ended in under 2.5 goals. The last head-to-head meeting between the sides had no goals at all.

I am expecting over 2.5 goals to be scored based on the single fact that NK Osijek has seen over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of their last 5 away games in all competitions.

Osijek may be struggling, sitting 2nd bottom, but they have scored in all 5 away games, including against 2nd placed Dinamo Zagreb last time. Rijeka are nothing special, so I see both scoring.

Rijeka is a strong favorite to win this match as they have recovered after a crisis. Osijek can score one goal.