HNK Rijeka vs NK Osijek prediction

HNK Rijeka welcome league leaders NK Osijek in round 6 of the HNL campaign. The hosts currently sit in fifth position with seven points from four matches, having won both of their home fixtures in domestic competition, including a 3-2 victory over Istra 1961. However, Rijeka have experienced mixed form across recent matches in all competitions, recording one win, one draw, and three defeats in their last five outings.

NK Osijek travel with strong domestic momentum, occupying top spot in the standings with 12 points from five games. They have won four of their five league matches, scoring 12 goals while conceding five. Forward N. Omerovic leads their attack with five goals, supported by D. Bukvic who has provided three assists. While Osijek suffered a 4-0 defeat away at HNK Hajduk Split, they rebounded with a 3-0 home victory against NK Slaven Belupo in their most recent match.

Head-to-head encounters between these two sides have historically been tight and balanced, with both teams claiming four wins alongside two draws across their last 10 meetings. Notably, eight of those 10 fixtures finished with under 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in only 20 percent of those matches. Osijek also won the most recent clash 2-0 at this venue in April 2026.