Based on last 50 matches in "Croatia. HNL", up to 08/18/2019
To build a prediction for the Rijeka - Osijek match, scheduled for 18 August 2019, several key factors could influence the outcome. Rijeka have played 50 matches, in which they won 28 of them, drew 12 times and lost 10 matches. Osijek, having played 50 matches, won 23 times, drew 11 matches and lost 16 defeats. In the league, Rijeka average 1.9 goals scored per game and 1 conceded. Osijek average 1.5 scored and 1 conceded. These sides last met on 14 May 2019 at Osijek's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
Rijeka wins at homeby more than 1 goal in 6 out of 9 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)3.92
Rijeka wins by more than 1 goal against Osijek at home in 5 out of 9 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)3.92
In 7 out of last 9 home matches, Rijeka won the first half.
1st Half - W12.78
Rijeka won in 8 out of last 9 home matches.
W12.28
Rijeka won against Osijek at home in 8 out of 10 last matches.
W12.28
In 6 out of 7 last matches involving Rijeka and Osijek against each other, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.21
In 8 out of last 9 home matches, Rijeka scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.89
In 6 out of 7 last matches, Rijeka scores against Osijek in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.67
In 10 last matches at home, Rijeka scores against Osijek in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.67
Rijeka does not lose at home over last 10 matches.
1X1.38
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several players from the first team. One more Osijek player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Дуйе Струкан (Croatia). Over the last 34 matches, he has shown 146 yellow cards (averaging 4.3 per match) and 13 red cards (averaging 0.4 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 15% of matches (5 out of 34).