NK GORICA VS VUKOVAR - CROATIA: HNL MATCH PREVIEW
CROATIA: HNL MATCH DETAILS: NK GORICA VS VUKOVAR
As NK Gorica prepare to host Vukovar on February 15, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this CROATIA: HNL fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
NK GORICA PREVIEW IN CROATIA: HNL
NK Gorica, currently 8th in the standings with 22 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 13 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
VUKOVAR PREVIEW IN CROATIA: HNL
Vukovar, sitting 9th with 18 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 2 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR NK GORICA VS VUKOVAR
Recent meetings between NK Gorica and Vukovar have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw.
The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.
In their previous league match against Lokomotiva Zagreb, NK Gorica recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Matijas, Cabraja, Filipovic, Peric, Trontelj, Pozo, Kavelj, Vrzic, Prsir, Fiolic, Cuic. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Vukovar's last outing came against NK Istra 1961, where they secured a 3-2 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Pintol, Calhanoglu, Zivkovic, Tadic , Pavicic, Shabani, Caic, Banovec, Puljic, Ticinovic, Kulusic. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Looking ahead, NK Gorica are expected to maintain their unknown structure, NK Gorica and Vukovar are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR NK GORICA VS VUKOVAR
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: NK Gorica's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Vukovar's games average 3.4 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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