Rijeka vs HNK Gorica: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 December

Rijeka

L D W W D

4th place in Croatia 1.Division

1-0

21/12/2025 12:45

HNK Gorica

W W L L W

8th place in Croatia 1.Division

Croatia 1.Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rijeka vs HNK Gorica on 21 December 2025 (kick-off: 12:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rijeka vs HNK Gorica preview before placing your bet.

Rijeka will face HNK Gorica in Croatia 1.Division on December 21, 2025 at 12:45.
Rijeka are currently 4th with 53 points after 36 matches.
HNK Gorica sit 8th with 41 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.57.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

12:45

2025-12-21

Rijeka vs HNK Gorica - Prediction & Odds

Rijeka

HNK Gorica

2025-12-21 12:45

STANDINGS UP TO 21/12/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dinamo Zagreb	86	36	27	5	4	93	28	65
02 Hajduk Split	68	36	20	8	8	61	36	25
03 NK Varteks Varazdin	54	36	15	9	12	47	46	1
04 Rijeka	53	36	14	11	11	49	36	13
05 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb	44	36	10	14	12	40	52	-12
06 Istra 1961 Pula	43	36	12	7	17	39	50	-11
07 Slaven Belupo	41	36	10	11	15	46	61	-15
08 HNK Gorica	41	36	11	8	17	40	48	-8
09 ZNK Osijek	35	36	8	11	17	27	49	-22
10 HNK Vukovar 91	28	36	6	10	20	37	73	-36

Head To Head

05/10/2025 09:45

HNK Gorica

1 - 3

Rijeka

CRO D1

04/05/2025 12:15

Rijeka

2 - 1

HNK Gorica

CRO D1

01/03/2025 10:00

HNK Gorica

0 - 0

Rijeka

CRO D1

30/11/2024 12:30

Rijeka

1 - 0

HNK Gorica

CRO D1

14/09/2024 14:00

HNK Gorica

0 - 1

Rijeka

CRO D1

21/04/2024 13:30

Rijeka

3 - 0

HNK Gorica

CRO D1

HNK Gorica

50%

Draw

17%

Rijeka

33%

Rijeka Last 6 matches

11/12/2025 16:00

Rijeka 3 - 0 NK Publikum Celje

UEFA ECL

06/12/2025 13:00

Rijeka 3 - 1 HNK Vukovar 91

CRO D1

03/12/2025 08:00

Mladost Zdralovi 1 - 4 Rijeka

CRO Cup

30/11/2025 10:00

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1 - 1 Rijeka

CRO D1

27/11/2025 16:00

Rijeka 0 - 0 AEK Larnaca

UEFA ECL

22/11/2025 13:00

Rijeka 5 - 0 Hajduk Split

CRO D1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches HNK Gorica

13/12/2025 10:00

ZNK Osijek 1 - 1 HNK Gorica

CRO D1

05/12/2025 13:00

Slaven Belupo 2 - 1 HNK Gorica

CRO D1

01/12/2025 13:00

HNK Gorica 0 - 2 Dinamo Zagreb

CRO D1

23/11/2025 13:15

HNK Gorica 1 - 0 Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

07/11/2025 13:00

HNK Gorica 1 - 1 HNK Vukovar 91

CRO D1

03/11/2025 13:00

HNK Gorica 4 - 1 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

CRO D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Croatia 1.Division

Played games

Rijeka

HNK Gorica

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.36

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored

Avg. per game

1.11

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

23 (64%)13 (36%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

24 (67%)12 (33%)

Rijeka

Recent matches

HNK Gorica

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(31%)11 25(69%)

/Yes

(39%)14 22(61%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)18 18(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rijeka

HNK Gorica

Shots

Rijeka

Total shots

14.56 avg / game

Blocked

145 total

Avg. 4.14

HNK Gorica

Total shots

10.57 avg / game

Blocked

90 total

Avg. 2.57

Rijeka Pass HNK Gorica

Total passes

14291

Avg. 397 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

13279

Avg. 379 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Rijeka

Played games

HNK Gorica

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

Clean sheets

0.22

6.25

225

Corners

152

4.22

23.78

856

Throw-ins

725

20.14

1.39

Offsides

1.78

2.06

GK saves

2.69

Rijeka

DISCIPLINARY

HNK Gorica

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.22

2.00

0.14

0.08

12.72

458

Fouls

393

10.92

8.69

313

Tackles

347

9.64

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How We Build the Rijeka vs HNK Gorica Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rijeka vs HNK Gorica on 21 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Croatia 1.Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Rijeka vs HNK Gorica Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Rijeka's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against HNK Gorica's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Croatia 1.Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Croatia 1.Division standings and the Croatia 1.Division form table to understand exactly where Rijeka and HNK Gorica sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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