Our HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka Prediction: 1-1
HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
HNK Gorica's Last Match – HNK Gorica vs Slaven Belupo
HNK Gorica will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Croatia HNL stalemate against Slaven Belupo on March 7. In that match, HNK Gorica saw 41% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HNK Gorica | 41% | 0 (2) | 2.15 | 45 |
Slaven Belupo | 59% | 0 (2) | 0.72 | 56 |
HNK Rijeka's Last Match – Vukovar 91 vs HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 Croatia HNL victory over Vukovar 91 on March 8. In that match, HNK Rijeka recorded 48% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vukovar 91 | 52% | 0 (1) | - | 90 |
HNK Rijeka | 48% | 0 (3) | - | 91 |
HNK Gorica vs HNK Rijeka Stats
Key Stats
| HNK Gorica | HNK Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.84 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.42 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HNK Gorica are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while HNK Rijeka average 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.



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