Prediction for match HNK Rijeka — Strasbourg

Match Analysis: HNK Rijeka vs Strasbourg

On March 12, 2026, HNK Rijeka will face Strasbourg in the Conference League. According to the 1X2 odds, the French team is favored: Strasbourg's win is priced at 1.94, while both Rijeka's win and a draw are at 3.87. In terms of probability distribution, Rijeka's victory is estimated at 25.03%, a draw also at 25.03%, and Strasbourg's win at 49.94%. Analysts suggest that the French club has almost twice the chance of success. This is reflected in the odds, where Strasbourg is highlighted as the clear favorite, while Rijeka and a draw have the same odds. A closely contested match is expected, but the odds lean towards the visitors.

Team Results and Statistics

Looking at secondary metrics, Rijeka has averaged 47.4% possession, 2.2 yellow cards, 13.8 fouls, and 0.8 offsides per game over their last five matches. Strasbourg has higher possession at 59.6%, with 1.6 yellow cards, 8.8 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. Rijeka's last three matches were: March 8, 2026 - Vukovar vs Rijeka - 0-1, March 1, 2026 - Rijeka vs Lokomotiva Zagreb - 2-0, February 26, 2026 - Rijeka vs Omonia Nicosia - 3-1. Strasbourg's recent results are: March 7, 2026 - Auxerre vs Strasbourg - 0-0, March 3, 2026 - Strasbourg vs Reims - 2-1, February 27, 2026 - Strasbourg vs Lens - 1-1. There are no head-to-head results between these teams this season.

How Many Goals in Rijeka vs Strasbourg Match

Looking at goal statistics, Rijeka has an average total of 1.8 goals per match over their last five games, while Strasbourg's average is 2.6. Rijeka scores 1.4 goals on average and concedes 0.4, whereas Strasbourg scores 1.6 and concedes 1. Regarding over 2.5 total goals: only 1 of Rijeka's last 5 matches went over, compared to 3 of Strasbourg's 5. In the first half, both teams had no matches with over 1.5 goals, while in the second half, Rijeka had 1 out of 5, and Strasbourg had 3 out of 5. Rijeka often scores between the 76th and 90th minute (50%), and Strasbourg also scores late (76-90 minutes, 38%). Rijeka concedes evenly across intervals: 0-15, 46-60, and 76-90 minutes (33% each), while Strasbourg mostly concedes between 61-75 and 76-90 minutes (40% each). Overall, both teams have potential for a productive second half, and Strasbourg has recently seen more matches with over 2.5 goals. Therefore, betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.92 seems justified, as both teams have the potential to exchange goals, especially in the second half.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Rijeka averages 1.4 corners per match, while Strasbourg averages 4.6. In their last five matches, Rijeka had no games with over 9.5 corners, while Strasbourg had 3 out of 5. Combining both teams' averages gives 6 corners per game. The line for total corners offers outcomes for 8.5: over 8.5 at 1.69 and under 8.5 at 2.02. Strasbourg is favored in the corners market with odds of 2.04. Based on statistics, Strasbourg tends to have more corners, while Rijeka consistently has low numbers. Betting on over 8.5 corners seems reasonable given the French team's profile, but overall, the match doesn't promise to be high on corners based on average values.