Dinamo Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka Prediction & Match Analysis
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| Market | Option | Probability | Odds | Stats & Analysis |
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| 1X2 | Home Win |
76.2%
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| BTTS | BTTS Yes |
52.7%
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| Over / Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 |
59.2%
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Dinamo Zagreb
HNK Rijeka
Statistics are based on season averages
Season Statistics
Team averages and season trends before this fixture
Dinamo Zagreb
39 matches
HNK Rijeka
45 matches
| Dinamo Zagreb | Statistic | HNK Rijeka |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Wins | 17 |
| 5 | Draws | 13 |
| 9 | Losses | 15 |
| 95 | Goals For | 56 |
| 45 | Goals Against | 50 |
| 2.44 | Avg Goals Scored | 1.24 |
| 1.15 | Avg Goals Conceded | 1.11 |
| 22 | BTTS Yes | 20 |
| 37 | Over 1.5 | 30 |
| 29 | Over 2.5 | 19 |
| 20 | Over 3.5 | 13 |
| 13 | Clean Sheets | 16 |
| 5 | Failed To Score | 15 |
| 5.79 | Shots On Goal | 3.67 |
| 15.54 | Total Shots | 12.16 |
| 6.1 | Corners | 4.64 |
| 55.7% | Ball Possession | 46.9% |
Match Analysis
Model notes, team context and key prediction signals
This match appears to feature a noticeable gap in profile, built around two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward HNK Rijeka. Dinamo Zagreb come in with stronger recent momentum, which could help them control the rhythm for longer periods. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. Dinamo Zagreb arrive from the stronger league position, sitting 1 with 69 points compared to HNK Rijeka in 4 on 41, which underlines the gap in season consistency. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Dinamo Zagreb expected to line up in 4-3-3 and HNK Rijeka in 4-1-3-2, which may reinforce the expected flow toward HNK Rijeka having the stronger overall control.
Dinamo Zagreb approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 1 on 69 points after 29 outings. They have recorded 22 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, with a -:- goal return and very strong form and are on a winning streak. In attack they lean heavily on D. Beljo (25 goals), M. Bakrar (8 goals), M. Zajc (8 goals), with creative support from L. Stojkovic (11 assists), M. Zajc (6 assists), M. Lisica (6 assists), while defensively they have looked fairly stable. At home, their record of - wins, - draws, and - losses points to an unclear split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their overall playing style can be described as a balanced approach.
With 41 points from 29 games and a place of 4, HNK Rijeka still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Across the season they have posted 11 wins, 8 draws, and 10 defeats, and the -:- goal record continues to suggest mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on T. Fruk (11 goals), Tiago Dantas (5 goals), Ante Matej Jurić (4 goals), with creative support from Tiago Dantas (6 assists), A. Orec (4 assists), T. Fruk (3 assists), while at the back they have been fairly stable. Away from home, the split record of - wins, - draws, and - losses points to an unclear split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader football approach still suggests a balanced approach.
Across those 14 head-to-head meetings, Dinamo Zagreb won 7 times, HNK Rijeka won 1 times, while 6 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 18:12 from Dinamo Zagreb's perspective. 6 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 6 matches, with an average of 2.14 goals per game.
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
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| 1 |
Dinamo Zagreb
Home
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36 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 93:28 | 65 | 86 |
D
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W
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| 2 | 36 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 61:36 | 25 | 68 |
W
D
L
W
D
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| 3 | 36 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 47:46 | 1 | 54 |
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W
D
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| 4 |
HNK Rijeka
Away
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36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 49:36 | 13 | 53 |
W
D
W
W
D
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| 5 | 36 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 40:52 | -12 | 44 |
D
D
D
L
D
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| 6 | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 39:50 | -11 | 43 |
L
D
W
W
L
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| 7 | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 46:61 | -15 | 41 |
L
L
W
L
D
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| 8 | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 40:48 | -8 | 41 |
L
W
L
L
W
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| 9 | 36 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 27:49 | -22 | 35 |
W
L
L
L
D
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| 10 | 36 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 37:73 | -36 | 28 |
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