Prediction for match Osijek — HNK Rijeka, 01.02.2026

Odds and Outcome Probability Percentages

The match between Osijek and HNK Rijeka in the HNL will take place on February 1, 2026. According to the odds for the main outcome, Rijeka is the favorite: their victory is priced at 2.15, a draw is at 3.18, and an Osijek win is at 3.40. Looking at the probability percentages, Rijeka has a 43.32% chance, a draw is at 29.29%, and Osijek at 27.39%. However, the gap between the teams in terms of chances is not overwhelming, suggesting a potentially hard-fought battle. Options for total goals: over 2.5 is at 2.11, under 2.5 is at 1.69. Both teams to score: yes - 1.84, no - 1.86. Individual team totals: Osijek over 1 goal - 1.96, Rijeka over 1 goal - 1.48, Rijeka over 1.5 goals - 2.20. Thus, bookmakers expect moderate scoring with a slight edge for Rijeka.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Osijek has average possession of 52%, 2.2 yellow cards, 16.6 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. Rijeka has 48.8% possession, 2.4 yellow cards, 13.6 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. In their last three matches, Osijek played as follows: January 25, 2026 - Osijek vs Dinamo Zagreb - 0-3, December 20, 2025 - Osijek vs Slaven Belupo - 0-0, December 13, 2025 - Osijek vs HNK Gorica - 1-1. Rijeka's last three matches were: January 24, 2026 - Rijeka vs Slaven Belupo - 2-2, January 20, 2026 - Istra 1961 vs Rijeka - 1-2, December 21, 2025 - Rijeka vs HNK Gorica - 1-0. The last head-to-head match between the teams was on October 27, 2025, and ended with a 4-2 victory for Rijeka.

Goals Based on Match Statistics

In the last 5 matches, both teams had 3 games with over 2.5 goals and 2 games with under 2.5 goals. In terms of first-half goals, Osijek had 2 out of 5 matches with over 1.5 goals, while Rijeka had 1 out of 5. In the second half, both teams had 2 matches with over 1.5 goals. The average number of goals scored by Osijek is 0.8, and by Rijeka is 1.6. Conceded goals: Osijek - 2.2, Rijeka - 0.6. On average, Osijek's matches see 3 goals, while Rijeka's see 2.2. Osijek most frequently scores between the 46th-60th and 76th-90th minutes (50% each), and concedes most often between the 16th-30th minutes (36%). Rijeka scores most frequently in the 46th-60th, 61st-75th, and 76th-90th minutes (29% each), and concedes most often in the 0-15 minute interval (50%). Overall, the statistics indicate that both teams can create chances, but Osijek struggles with finishing, and Rijeka concedes early in games. A bet on over 2.5 goals at 2.11 seems logical, considering the average goals and frequency of over 2.5 goals.

Betting on Corners

The average number of corners for Osijek over 5 matches is 6, and for Rijeka is 5. In a series of five matches, Osijek had over 9.5 corners twice, and Rijeka once. The line for total corners is set at 9.5: over 9.5 is at 2.05, under 9.5 is at 1.68. For corner outcomes, Rijeka is the favorite with odds of 1.97. Overall, both teams deliver a decent number of corners, and a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified, especially considering the average corners and the frequency of over 9.5 in recent matches.