Rijeka vs Rudeš preview

Croatia flag 2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia
Stadion HNK Rijeka
1. HNL
RijekaRIJ
2 1
RudešRudeš
Full Time
Round 1 Regular Season
Goal
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Goal
Stefan Vukic - 70'

CONTEXT

Rijeka defeated Rudeš by a score of 2-1. The home team led 1-0 at halftime after scoring in the opening period. Rijeka extended their advantage in the second half before Rudeš replied with a late goal that proved insufficient. Rijeka controlled the majority of possession at 68 percent while limiting Rudeš to 32 percent. As the designated stronger side Rijeka claimed the win in line with their status. The contest proceeded without any red cards issued to either team. Rijeka's dominance in key areas allowed them to secure the three points despite the visitors' response.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Rijeka recorded a significant structural deviation from baseline expectations.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger team's profile.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be assessed because data was unavailable.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved aligned with pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations were not defined in the available match data.
  • Event impact: First-half events shaped the 2-1 result after the 1-0 interval.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so match dynamics faced no distortion.
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
A. Terzić
A. Terzić
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
K. Novosel
K. Novosel
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Luka Kurtović
Luka Kurtović
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
D. Strukan
D. Strukan
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Rijeka M. Kek
M. Kek
VS
Rudeš A. Peternac
A. Peternac
1.56
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Gorica Rank: 65 W
Istra 1961 Rank: 66 D
Vukovar Rank: 59 W
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 68 W
Hajduk Split Rank: 76 D
Varaždin Rank: 71 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
75.39
27.19
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Rijeka
Rudeš
Power Score
75.39
27.19
League Position
4
7
Global Rank
167
885

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Rijeka

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Rudeš

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Rijeka ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Rudeš
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
49.93
19.84
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
19.84
49.93
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Rijeka +2.69 Efficiency Index
vs
Rudeš -2.69 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Rijeka
Rudeš
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Rijeka ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Rudeš
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Rijeka Rudeš
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Rijeka Rudeš
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Rijeka
Rudeš
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Rijeka
vs
Rudeš
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Rijeka Rudeš
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Rijeka 0.29
Rudeš 0.19
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Rijeka Rudeš
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Rijeka 0.04
Rudeš 0.02
Rijeka
Rudeš
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • RIJ had peak pressure around 12'.
  • RIJ started the game with stronger pressure.
RIJ Pressure Rudeš Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: RIJ reached the top pressure at 12' (92.83).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 3-5-1-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion HNK Rijeka
Capacity
8279
Attendance
4497
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Ante Terzić
Kristijan Novosel
Luka Kurtović
Duje Strukan

Statistics

Possession
RIJ
65%
Rudeš
35%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
4 Big Chances Created 0
10 Shots 1
99 Dangerous attacks 27
68 Possession 32
7 Corners 1
12 Free kicks 10
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

3 Goal Kicks 10
3 Substitutions 6
28 Throwins 16
1 Hit Woodwork 0
2 Assists 1
12 Dribble Attempts 16
6 Successful Dribbles 10
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 63

Attacking

170 Attacks 76
3 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

27 Long Passes 54
617 Passes 297
557 Successful Passes 230
90 Successful Passes Percentage 77
13 Successful Long Passes 24
48 Successful Long Passes Percentage 44

Defensive

2 Saves 8
16 Tackles 13
9 Interceptions 9
45 Duels Won 40

Build-up

31 Total Crosses 5
11 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

2 Offsides 1
10 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Ante Terzić

Starting XI ▼

99
Aleksa Todorovic
Aleksa Todorovic Goalkeeper
6.51
5
Alfonso Barco
Alfonso Barco Defender
6.85
23
Justas Lasickas
Justas Lasickas Defender
8.15
34
Mladen Devetak
Mladen Devetak Defender
7.15
45
Ante Majstorovic
Ante Majstorovic (C) Defender
7.27
6
Branko Pavic
Branko Pavic Midfielder
6.93
10
Toni Fruk
Toni Fruk Midfielder
8.85
8
Ivan Cubelic
Ivan Cubelic
88'
26
Tiago Dantas
Tiago Dantas Midfielder
7.87
4
Niko Jankovic
Niko Jankovic Attacker
7.29
11
Gabriel Rukavina
Gabriel Rukavina Attacker
6.7
14
Amer Gojak
Amer Gojak
63'
18
Daniel Adu-Adjei
Daniel Adu-Adjei Attacker
6.94
21
Jakov Puljic
Jakov Puljic
63'
Referee : Ante Terzić

Starting XI ▼

95
Lovre Rogic
Lovre Rogic Goalkeeper
8
2
Toni Kolega
Toni Kolega Defender
6.3
4
Vedran Celjak
Vedran Celjak (C) Defender
7.46
5
Marko Stolnik
Marko Stolnik Defender
7.01
27
Felipe Curcio
Felipe Curcio Defender
6.51
17
Josip Pejic
Josip Pejic
82'
21
Ante Susak
Ante Susak Midfielder
6.67
9
Stefan Vukic
Stefan Vukic
70'
24
Ivan Djoric
Ivan Djoric Midfielder
6.15
28
Xavi
Xavi Midfielder
6.09
19
Karlo Kamenar
Karlo Kamenar
69'
92
Diego Zivulic
Diego Zivulic Midfielder
6.26
11
Jurica Poldrugac
Jurica Poldrugac Attacker
6.87
20
Jakov Blagaic
Jakov Blagaic Attacker
6.84
10
Vid Seitz
Vid Seitz
59'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Ivan Cubelic → Toni Fruk
7th Substitution
88'
82'
Event
Josip Pejic → Felipe Curcio
6th Substitution
70'
Event
Stefan Vukic
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
70'
Event
Stefan Vukic → Ante Susak
5th Substitution
69'
Event
Karlo Kamenar → Xavi
4th Substitution
Event
Jakov Puljic
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
68'
65'
Event
Diego Zivulic
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Amer Gojak → Gabriel Rukavina
2nd Substitution
63'
Event
Jakov Puljic → Daniel Adu-Adjei
3rd Substitution
63'
Event
Daniel Adu-Adjei
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
62'
59'
Event
Vid Seitz → Jakov Blagaic
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
41'
Event
Jurica Poldrugac
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Justas Lasickas
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
31'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Amer Gojak takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
88
Update Update
Ivan Cubelic comes on for Toni Fruk.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
85
Attempt Attempt
Jurica Poldrugac takes a shot with his right foot, but it is blocked.
84
Attempt Attempt
Jurica Poldrugac takes a right-footed shot but misses.
82
Update Update
Josip Pejic replaces Felipe Castaldo Curcio.
81
Update Update
Josip Pejic comes on for Felipe Castaldo Curcio.
81
Attempt Attempt
Niko Jankovic takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
78
Attempt Attempt
Left-footed shot missed.
78
Attempt Attempt
Left-footed shot missed.
78
Attempt Attempt
Niko Jankovic takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Attempt Attempt
Amer Gojak takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
71
Attempt Attempt
Jakov Puljic attempts a left-footed shot but misses.
70
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Stefan Vukic takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
70
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Stefan Vukic scores to make it 2-1, assisted by Lenny Ilecic.
70
Update Update
Stefan Vukic is on, and Ante Susak is off.
69
Update Update
Karlo Kamenar is on, and Xavier Fernandes is off.
68
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Jakov Puljic.
65
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Diego Zivulic receives a yellow card.
63
Update Update
Amer Gojak comes on for Gabrijel Rukavina.
63
Update Update
Jakov Puljic comes on for Daniel Adu Adjei.
62
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Daniel Adu Adjei with his left foot results in a goal.
62
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Daniel Adu Adjei scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Tiago Dantas.
61
Attempt Attempt
Toni Fruk takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
59
Substitution Substitution
Vid Seitz is substituted for Jakov Blagaic.
59
Attempt Attempt
Justas Lasickas has a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
57
Attempt Attempt
Ante Majstorovic attempts a header but misses the shot.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
50
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Adu Adjei takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
50
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Adu Adjei takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
50
Attempt Attempt
Toni Fruk takes a right-footed shot but misses.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Adu Adjei takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
46
Update Update
Lenny Ilecic comes on for Ivan Doric.
45
Attempt Attempt
Toni Fruk takes a right-footed shot but misses.
43
Attempt Attempt
Niko Jankovic takes a left-footed shot but misses.
41
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
41
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jurica Poldrugac receives a yellow card.
41
Attempt Attempt
Niko Jankovic takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
38
Attempt Attempt
Toni Fruk takes a left-footed shot but misses.
36
Attempt Attempt
Jakov Blagaic takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
31
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Justas Lasickas takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
31
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
28
Attempt Attempt
Jurica Poldrugac takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
27
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Adu Adjei takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
23
Attempt Attempt
Toni Fruk takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Adu Adjei attempts a header, but the shot is blocked.
17
Attempt Attempt
Niko Jankovic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
15
Attempt Attempt
Toni Fruk takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
11
Attempt Attempt
Mladen Devetak attempts a header but misses the shot.
8
Attempt Attempt
Mladen Devetak takes a left-footed shot but misses.
4
Attempt Attempt
Ante Majstorovic takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
4
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Adu Adjei takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Ante Terzic.

CONCLUSION

Rijeka's 2-1 win over Rudeš reflected clear control throughout the fixture. The home side's 68 percent possession share restricted Rudeš opportunities and supported the halftime lead of 1-0. A second-half goal extended the margin before the visitors scored once without altering the final outcome. Rijeka's status as the stronger team translated into an efficient performance that matched the efficiency shift noted in the data. With no red cards present the result developed without external disciplinary influence. This victory reinforces Rijeka's capacity to manage games from the front and close out narrow margins against lower-ranked opposition.