Gorica VS Osijek

2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia

ŠRC Velika Gorica Today - 7:00 PM

1. HNL

Gorica Gorica

Osijek OSI

KICKOFF : Today - 7:00 PM

Round 1 Regular Season

CONTEXT

The upcoming clash in the 1. HNL regular season sees Gorica welcoming Osijek to ŠRC Velika Gorica during the 2026/2027 campaign. Positioned ninth and eighth respectively in the domestic league, the teams are closely aligned in the standings. Power scores reflect this parity, with Osijek holding a minimal 0.2 point edge that designates them as the marginally stronger side. Absence of recent outing details leaves both squads without clear form indicators heading into the fixture. This encounter promises an analytical battle focused on structural elements and squad compositions rather than momentum. The low confidence in set piece metrics further emphasizes reliance on general team attributes for assessment.

TL;DR

Structural: Gorica occupy ninth place and Osijek eighth in the 1. HNL standings.
Form: Both teams have a form score of zero with no recent outings recorded.
Squad: Osijek are designated the stronger team with a 0.2 power advantage over Gorica.
Efficiency: Efficiency data is not available for either side in this fixture.
Transition: Transition metrics remain unavailable due to limited statistical inputs.
Set pieces: Set piece data relies on proxy usage with low confidence for both teams.
xVariable: Power scores show Gorica at 67.16 and Osijek at 67.4 indicating close competition.
Market: Baseline split: Gorica 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Osijek 0% (Δ+0%).

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

M. Carević

F. Bessone Luna

1.19

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.24

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

3 - 3 - 2

No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

67.16

67.4

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Gorica

Osijek

Power Score

67.16

67.4

League Position

Global Rank

417

411

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

Gorica — Opponent-weighted form score

Osijek — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Gorica Osijek

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 8 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Gorica Gorica Home

8 matches

Osijek OSI Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

Goal Difference

-1

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-08-01T00:05:34+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-4-2

Match Formation 4-2-3-1

71 D. Matijaš

2 F. Braut

45 S. Peric

32 J. Filipović

34 I. Cvijanović

25 B. Bogojević

7 O. Bakić

24 D. Pavičić

20 L. Vrzić

50 A. Erceg

9 P. Mijić

31 M. Malenica

36 M. Heister

26 L. Jelenić

49 I. Kolarik

30 S. Mustafic

18 N. Farkaš

23 L. Vrbančić

11 N. Omerović

48 Jona Jezic

39 D. Bukvić

19 A. León

General Information

Date & Time

Aug 01, 2026, 07:00 PM

Competition

2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 1 · Regular Season

Stadium

ŠRC Velika Gorica

Capacity

8000

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees

Ivan Vukančić

Dario Kolarević

Anto Marić

Mateo Erceg

Expected Lineup

Referee : Ivan Vukančić

Manager ▼

M. Carević Coach

Starting XI ▼

Davor Matijas Goalkeeper

6.81

Luka Vrzic Midfielder

6.65

Bruno Bogojevic Midfielder

6.68

Ante Erceg Attacker

6.85

Patrik Mijic Attacker

6.99

Domagoj Pavicic Central Midfield

6.77

Stefan Peric Right Back

6.74

Ognjen Bakic Central Midfield

6.64

Jakov Filipovic Left Back

6.8

Ivan Cvijanovic Left Back

6.66

Filip Braut Right Back

6.38

Substitutes ▼

Mateo Les

6.54

Referee : Ivan Vukančić

Manager ▼

F. Bessone Luna Coach

Starting XI ▼

Marko Malenica Goalkeeper

6.92

Armando León Centre Forward

6.73

Luka Vrbancic Defensive Midfield

6.72

Nail Omerovic Left Wing

6.91

Niko Farkas Defensive Midfield

6.5

Luka Jelenic Left Back

6.79

Marcel Heister Left Back

6.71

Domagoj Bukvic Right Wing

6.75

Jona Jezic Attacking Midfield

6.5

Ivano Kolarik Right Back

6.76

Senad Mustafic Right Back

Substitutes ▼

Nikola Curcija

6.64

CONCLUSION

Osijek's slight superiority in power metrics positions them as favorites in this balanced matchup, yet Gorica's home environment could neutralize that advantage effectively. With form records unavailable, the game may hinge on in-game adjustments and individual performances from key players. Efficiency and transition phases will likely play crucial roles given the null data in those areas, forcing coaches to adapt on the fly. Set pieces carry uncertainty due to proxy usage, potentially leading to cautious approaches in dead ball situations. Overall, expect a competitive league encounter where the narrow power gap translates to a hard-fought result between these two sides.

STANDINGS

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