Match Summary
This fixture — HNK Gorica - NK Osijek — is scheduled for 16 May 2026 at Gradski stadion Velika Gorica, Velika Gorica, Croatia, as part of the HNL (Round 35).
Market Favorite: Home win for HNK Gorica, with the shortest 1X2 price (implied probability ~46%). Draw and away outcomes are each priced longer (both ~32%).
Table context: Gorica sit 8th (38 pts); NK Osijek are 9th (32 pts), a 6-point gap entering Round 35.
Form Analysis & Trajectory
- HNK Gorica: Recent run of L–W–W–L–L indicates two consecutive defeats following a brief upturn of two wins. Season metrics (38 scored, 46 conceded in 34) point to limited attacking output (~1.12 goals per game) and a negative goal balance, suggesting that defensive leakage has re-emerged after that mid-stretch improvement. Team average rating stands at 6.78, reflecting competitive but inconsistent performances.
- NK Osijek: Sequence L–W–D–L–L shows three losses in five with only one win, consistent with season-long scoring struggles (25 goals in 34; ~0.74 per game) and a similar concessions profile (47 allowed). The pattern suggests difficulty converting chances and limited control once trailing. Team average rating is 6.73, slightly below Gorica’s.
Comparison Data
| Metric | HNK Gorica | NK Osijek |
|---|---|---|
| League Position | 8th | 9th |
| Points | 38 | 32 |
| Goals Scored / Conceded (Season) | 38 / 46 | 25 / 47 |
| H2H Wins (Total) | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Insights
- H2H record: Osijek lead the all-time series in this dataset with 4 wins to Gorica’s 3 (3 draws).
- Last meeting: finished 0–0.
- Manager duel: No recorded head-to-head on file for Mario Carević vs Tomislav Radotić.
- Ratings snapshot: Team average ratings — Gorica 6.78 vs Osijek 6.73 — are near-level, aligning with a narrow market edge for the home side.
- Venue note: Gradski stadion Velika Gorica (capacity 5,200) hosts; Gorica have home-field familiarity for Round 35 of the HNL.
Match Summary
This fixture — HNK Gorica - NK Osijek — is scheduled for 16 May 2026 at Gradski stadion Velika Gorica, Velika Gorica, Croatia, as part of the HNL (Round 35).
Market Favorite: Home win for HNK Gorica, with the shortest 1X2 price (implied probability ~46%). Draw and away outcomes are each priced longer (both ~32%).
Table context: Gorica sit 8th (38 pts); NK Osijek are 9th (32 pts), a 6-point gap entering Round 35.
Form Analysis & Trajectory
- HNK Gorica: Recent run of L–W–W–L–L indicates two consecutive defeats following a brief upturn of two wins. Season metrics (38 scored, 46 conceded in 34) point to limited attacking output (~1.12 goals per game) and a negative goal balance, suggesting that defensive leakage has re-emerged after that mid-stretch improvement. Team average rating stands at 6.78, reflecting competitive but inconsistent performances.
- NK Osijek: Sequence L–W–D–L–L shows three losses in five with only one win, consistent with season-long scoring struggles (25 goals in 34; ~0.74 per game) and a similar concessions profile (47 allowed). The pattern suggests difficulty converting chances and limited control once trailing. Team average rating is 6.73, slightly below Gorica’s.
Comparison Data
| Metric | HNK Gorica | NK Osijek |
|---|---|---|
| League Position | 8th | 9th |
| Points | 38 | 32 |
| Goals Scored / Conceded (Season) | 38 / 46 | 25 / 47 |
| H2H Wins (Total) | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Insights
- H2H record: Osijek lead the all-time series in this dataset with 4 wins to Gorica’s 3 (3 draws).
- Last meeting: finished 0–0.
- Manager duel: No recorded head-to-head on file for Mario Carević vs Tomislav Radotić.
- Ratings snapshot: Team average ratings — Gorica 6.78 vs Osijek 6.73 — are near-level, aligning with a narrow market edge for the home side.
- Venue note: Gradski stadion Velika Gorica (capacity 5,200) hosts; Gorica have home-field familiarity for Round 35 of the HNL.