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OSIJEK VS RIJEKA - CROATIA: HNL MATCH PREVIEW
CROATIA: HNL MATCH DETAILS: OSIJEK VS RIJEKA
As Osijek prepare to host Rijeka on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 under referee Pajac, this CROATIA: HNL fixture promises an intriguing contest.
OSIJEK PREVIEW IN CROATIA: HNL
Osijek, currently 10th in the standings with 17 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 31 points. They've earned 11 points from 12 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 2 goals scored.
RIJEKA PREVIEW IN CROATIA: HNL
Rijeka, sitting 3rd with 32 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR OSIJEK VS RIJEKA
Recent meetings between Osijek and Rijeka have been competitive, with Osijek claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0).
Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.
In their previous league match against Hajduk Split, Osijek recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Curcija, Barisic, Hasic, Jelenic, Karacic, Colina, Bubanja, Teklic, Matkovic, Jakupovic, Akere. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Rijeka's last outing came against Varazdin, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Zlomislic, Radeljic, Majstorovic, Barisic, Lasickas, Barco, Dantas, Orec, Fruk, Juric, Adu-Adjei. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, Osijek are expected to maintain their 4-1-4-1 structure, while Rijeka are likely to counter with a 3-4-3 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
In their previous league match against Hajduk Split, Osijek recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Curcija, Barisic, Hasic, Jelenic, Karacic, Colina, Bubanja, Teklic, Matkovic, Jakupovic, Akere. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Rijeka's last outing came against Varazdin, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Zlomislic, Radeljic, Majstorovic, Barisic, Lasickas, Barco, Dantas, Orec, Fruk, Juric, Adu-Adjei. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, Osijek are expected to maintain their 4-1-4-1 structure, while Rijeka are likely to counter with a 3-4-3 setup. 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 OSIJEK VS RIJEKA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Osijek's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Rijeka's games average 2.1 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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