Rijeka vs Vukovar preview
2025/2026 1. HNL, Croatia
Stadion HNK Rijeka
Today - 6:00 PM
1. HNL
Rijeka
Rijeka
Vukovar
Vukovar
KICKOFF :
Today - 6:00 PM
Round 34 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
Loading standings...
Sorry, standings could not be loaded right now.
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|
Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: May 8
CONTEXT
Rijeka host Vukovar in 1. HNL (Regular Season) at Stadion HNK Rijeka. Domestically, Rijeka sit 4th in the table while Vukovar are 10th. Power ranking favours Rijeka by 22.1 points heading into this fixture.
TL;DR
-
Structural: Rijeka holds a 22.1-point power advantage and 4th place over Vukovar's 10th in the 1. HNL.
-
Form: Rijeka's form score of 21.33 exceeds Vukovar's 16.33.
-
Squad: No specific squad updates available for either team.
-
Efficiency: Efficiency data unavailable for this fixture.
-
Transition: Rijeka's higher power score suggests superior transition play.
-
Set pieces: Set piece metrics unavailable due to lack of xG data and low confidence.
-
xVariable: xG data unavailable for Rijeka and Vukovar.
-
Market: Rijeka 69.1% (Δ+0%) | Draw 20.2% (Δ+0%) | Vukovar 10.6% (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 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25
vs Team A
Feb 1
vs Team B
Feb 8
vs Team C
V. Sánchez del Amo
VS
T. Stipić
1.52
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
0.85
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Rank: 64
W
Hajduk Split
Rank: 71
D
Varaždin
Rank: 65
L
Dinamo Zagreb
Rank: 80
D
Osijek
Rank: 63
L
Slaven Koprivnica
Rank: 62
W
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Osijek
Rank: 64
W
Slaven Koprivnica
Rank: 62
D
Gorica
Rank: 61
L
Istra 1961
Rank: 63
W
Dinamo Zagreb
Rank: 80
L
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Rank: 63
D
2
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Rijeka
69.14%
Draw
20.22%
Vukovar
10.64%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
71.23
49.17
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Rijeka
Vukovar
Power Score
71.23
49.17
League Position
4
10
Global Rank
185
587
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.
–
vs
Rijeka
—
Opponent-weighted form score
Vukovar
—
Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Rijeka Vukovar
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Rijeka
Rijeka
Home
3
matches
Vukovar
Vukovar
Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
2
Goals
6
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
6
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-05-07T00:03:08+00:00
STARTING XI - EXPECTED
13 M. Zlomislić
22 A. Oreč
45 A. Majstorović
6 S. Radeljić
34 M. Devetak
66 B. Pavić
55 A. Barco Del Solar
14 A. Gojak
26 T. Dantas
23 J. Lasickas
18 D. Adu-Adjei
42 A. Đaković
20 K. Cabrajic
13 V. Čaić
14 M. Živković
5 N. Vlasenko
35 J. Gurlica
77 E. Shabani
28 L. Banovec
10 R. Gonzales
27 ?. Butić
21 J. Puljić
General Information
Date & Time
May 08, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 34 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion HNK Rijeka
Capacity
8279
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Next Match
Rijeka
vs
Istra 1961
League: 1. HNL
Kickoff: Sun, 17 May - 4:45 PM
Venue: Stadion Aldo Drosina
Vukovar
vs
Varaždin
League: 1. HNL
Kickoff: Fri, 15 May - 4:00 PM
Venue: Stadion NK Polet
Expected Lineup
Manager ▼
V. Sánchez del Amo
Coach
Starting XI ▼
13
Martin Zlomislic
Goalkeeper
6.68 18
Daniel Adu-Adjei
Centre Forward
6.8 55
Alfonso Daniel Barco del Solar
Defensive Midfield
6.5 22
Ante Orec
Right Back
7 45
Ante Majstorovic
Right Back
6.89 6
Stjepan Radeljic
Left Back
6.96 26
Tiago Dantas
Attacking Midfield
7.32 23
Justas Lasickas
Left Wing
6.71 14
Amer Gojak
Right Wing
6.65 34
Mladen Devetak
Left Back
6.67 66
Branko Pavic
Defensive Midfield
6.86 Substitutes ▼
9
Duje Cop
6.58 10
Toni Fruk
7.17 11
Gabriel Rukavina
6.53 20
Merveil Ndockyt
6.71 24
Christian Ouguehi Legbo
6.54 77
Ante Matej Juric
6.83 2
Lovro Kitin
6.26 8
Dejan Petrovic
6.64 91
Noel Bodetic
6.69 99
Aleksa Todorović
6.8 Manager ▼
T. Stipić
Coach
Starting XI ▼
42
Antonio Đaković
Goalkeeper
7.58 21
Jakov Puljic
Centre Forward
7.05 28
Lovro Banovec
Left Wing
6.78 20
Kristijan Cabrajic
Left Back
6.52 77
Eniss Shabani
Defensive Midfield
6.8 35
Jakov Gurlica
Defensive Midfield
6.9 10
Robin González
Attacking Midfield
6.89 5
Nikita Vlasenko
Right Back
6.58 14
Moreno Zivkovic
Right Back
6.6 13
Vito Caic
Left Back
6.62 27
Simun Butic
Right Wing
6.44 Substitutes ▼
24
Halid Šabanović
6.54 11
Lovre Kulusic
6.33 39
Pocholo Bugas
6.48 19
Alen Jurilj
6.64 50
Josip Špoljarić
6.44 1
Marino Bulat
6.77 6
Jakov Biljan
6.55 7
Kerim Çalhanoğlu
6.73 8
Antonio Bosec
6.29 33
Luka Klanac
6.48 34
Mario Tadic
6.67 CONCLUSION
Overall, the structural indicators point toward Rijeka holding the stronger pre-match profile. Power rankings give Rijeka a 22.1-point edge. External projection is Rijeka 69.1%, draw 20.2%, and Vukovar 10.6%. That projection profile aligns with the structural signals. The balance of play should hinge on execution in transitions and set-piece phases.