Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb preview

Croatia flag 2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia
Stadion HNK Rijeka Sat, 8 Aug - 12:00 AM
1. HNL
Rijeka RIJ
Dinamo Zagreb GNK
KICKOFF : Sat, 8 Aug - 12:00 AM
Round 2 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Rijeka welcome Dinamo Zagreb to Stadion HNK Rijeka for a 1. HNL regular season fixture in the 2026/2027 campaign. Dinamo Zagreb arrive as the stronger side according to power metrics, holding an 84.92 rating against Rijeka's 75.92 and a nine-point advantage overall. League positions show Dinamo Zagreb in first place domestically while Rijeka occupy third. Both teams lack recorded form scores or recent outing details entering the match. Set piece and efficiency data are unavailable, with xG metrics not provided for either side. The contest pits two domestic rivals against each other in what promises to be a competitive league encounter shaped by structural differences and current standings.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Dinamo Zagreb hold a nine-point power advantage with an 84.92 rating over Rijeka's 75.92.
  • Form: Both teams enter the fixture with unavailable recent form records and null form scores.
  • Squad: No detailed squad information is available for either Rijeka or Dinamo Zagreb.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for this league fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not specified in the available data for either side.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data is unavailable due to absent xG information for both teams.
  • xVariable: Dinamo Zagreb are identified as the stronger team in this domestic league match.
  • Market: Baseline split: Rijeka 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Dinamo Zagreb 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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Rijeka Rijeka
Rijeka
VS
Dinamo Zagreb Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb
1.53
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.65
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Last 6 Opponents
Rudeš Rank: 53 D
Gorica Rank: 67 W
Istra 1961 Rank: 68 D
Vukovar Rank: 61 W
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 69 W
Hajduk Split Rank: 77 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Slaven Koprivnica Rank: 66 W
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 69 D
Slaven Koprivnica Rank: 66 W
Hajduk Split Rank: 77 W
Gorica Rank: 67 W
Varaždin Rank: 71 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 4 - 3
3
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
75.92
84.92
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Rijeka
Dinamo Zagreb
Power Score
75.92
84.92
League Position
3
1
Global Rank
172
50

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.

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vs
Rijeka — Opponent-weighted form score
Dinamo Zagreb — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Rijeka Dinamo Zagreb

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Rijeka RIJ Home
8 matches
Dinamo Zagreb GNK Away
Match Record
1
Wins
3
4
Draws
4
3
Losses
1
Goals
8
Goals Scored
8
8
Goals Conceded
8
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-01T00:24:26+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 08, 2026, 12:00 AM
Competition
2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion HNK Rijeka
Capacity
8279
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

31
David Samuel Nwolokor
David Samuel Nwolokor Goalkeeper
99
Aleksa Todorović
Aleksa Todorović Goalkeeper
—
Domagoj Ivan Marić
Domagoj Ivan Marić Goalkeeper
—
Maroje Kostopec
Maroje Kostopec Goalkeeper
45
Ante Majstorović
Ante Majstorović Defender
23
Justas Lasickas
Justas Lasickas Defender
34
Mladen Devetak
Mladen Devetak Defender
22
Ante Oreč
Ante Oreč Defender
3
M. Živković
M. Živković Defender
51
Anel Husic
Anel Husic Defender
91
Noel Bodetic
Noel Bodetic Defender
28
Teo Barišić
Teo Barišić Defender
—
Roko Valinčić
Roko Valinčić Defender
—
Petar Raguž
Petar Raguž Defender
14
Amer Gojak
Amer Gojak Midfielder
26
Tiago Filipe Oliveira Dantas
Tiago Filipe Oliveira Dantas Midfielder
8
Ivan Ćubelić
Ivan Ćubelić Midfielder
4
Niko Janković
Niko Janković Midfielder
5
Alfonso Daniel Barco Del Solar
Alfonso Daniel Barco Del Solar Midfielder
10
Toni Fruk
Toni Fruk Midfielder
—
Florent Shehu
Florent Shehu Midfielder
19
Samuele Vignato
Samuele Vignato Midfielder
6
Branko Pavić
Branko Pavić Midfielder
—
Jakov Puljić
Jakov Puljić Attacker
—
Dominik Dogan
Dominik Dogan Attacker
7
Tornike Morchiladze
Tornike Morchiladze Attacker
24
Christian Dimitri Legbo Ouguehi
Christian Dimitri Legbo Ouguehi Attacker
11
Gabrijel Rukavina
Gabrijel Rukavina Attacker
77
Ante Matej Jurič
Ante Matej Jurič Attacker
18
Daniel Adu-Adjei
Daniel Adu-Adjei Attacker
—
Matej Momčilovski
Matej Momčilovski Attacker
25
Dominik Thaqi
Dominik Thaqi Attacker
37
Cherno Saho
Cherno Saho Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Daniel Zagorac
Daniel Zagorac Goalkeeper
44
Ivan Filipović
Ivan Filipović Goalkeeper
33
Ivan Nevistić
Ivan Nevistić Goalkeeper
88
Antonio Rajić
Antonio Rajić Goalkeeper
28
Kévin Théophile-Catherine
Kévin Théophile-Catherine Defender
6
Stjepan Radeljić
Stjepan Radeljić Defender
3
Bruno Goda
Bruno Goda Defender
26
Scott McKenna
Scott McKenna Defender
15
Niko Galesic
Niko Galesic Defender
25
Moris Valincic
Moris Valincic Defender
16
Raúl Torrente Navarro
Raúl Torrente Navarro Defender
13
Paul Bismarck Tabinas
Paul Bismarck Tabinas Defender
36
Sergi Domínguez Viloria
Sergi Domínguez Viloria Defender
22
Matteo Perez Vinlöf
Matteo Perez Vinlöf Defender
42
Marko Zebić
Marko Zebić Defender
35
Noa Mikic
Noa Mikic Defender
—
Borna Orlić
Borna Orlić Defender
—
Robert Mudražija
Robert Mudražija Midfielder
27
Josip Mišić
Josip Mišić Midfielder
8
Miha Zajc
Miha Zajc Midfielder
7
Luka Stojković
Luka Stojković Midfielder
80
Lukas Kačavenda
Lukas Kačavenda Midfielder
—
Lovre Kulušić
Lovre Kulušić Midfielder
41
Sven Šunta
Sven Šunta Midfielder
—
Smail Prevljak
Smail Prevljak Attacker
99
Mislav Oršić
Mislav Oršić Attacker
11
Arbër Hoxha
Arbër Hoxha Attacker
9
Drena Beljo Dijon
Drena Beljo Dijon Attacker
10
Gabriel Vidović
Gabriel Vidović Attacker
21
Mateo Lisica
Mateo Lisica Attacker
30
Fran Topić
Fran Topić Attacker
—
Daniel Rodríguez Crespo
Daniel Rodríguez Crespo Attacker
—
Tin Miljak
Tin Miljak Attacker

CONCLUSION

Dinamo Zagreb enter as clear frontrunners given their superior power rating and top league position, while Rijeka will look to leverage home advantage at Stadion HNK Rijeka to close the gap. With both sides lacking recent form indicators, the match may hinge on structural strengths and individual quality. Limited data on efficiency, transitions and set pieces leaves room for on-field adjustments. Dinamo Zagreb's domestic standing suggests they will aim to maintain their lead, whereas Rijeka seek to build momentum from a solid third-place position. The encounter offers a classic 1. HNL test between established rivals.