Rudeš vs Osijek preview

Croatia flag 2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia
Igralište NC Zagrebello (Zagreb) Today - 4:30 PM
1. HNL
RudešRudeš
OsijekOSI
KICKOFF : Today - 4:30 PM
Round 2 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Rudeš welcomes Osijek to Igralište NC Zagrebello in Zagreb for a 1. HNL regular season clash during the 2026/2027 campaign. The away side enters with a clear power edge, posting 66.07 against the hosts' 27.12 for a 39-point lead. Domestic league positions place Osijek second while Rudeš sits seventh. Both clubs lack recent form indicators or last outing records, which leaves their current momentum open to interpretation. Venue conditions in the capital could influence proceedings as the match unfolds between these two sides. Osijek carries the label of stronger team based on the underlying metrics supplied. The fixture pits a mid-table host against a higher-ranked visitor in this domestic league setting.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Osijek enters with a 39-point power advantage over Rudeš at 66.07 to 27.12.
  • Form: Both teams show zero form scores and lack any last outing records.
  • Squad: Osijek receives designation as the stronger team from the power metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data stays unavailable for Rudeš and Osijek alike.
  • Transition: Transition metrics offer no concrete details ahead of the match.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis carries low confidence with xG unavailable for both.
  • xVariable: Power differential underscores Osijek's superiority in the numbers.
  • Market: Projection split: Rudeš 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

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
Rudeš A. Peternac
A. Peternac
VS
Osijek F. Bessone Luna
F. Bessone Luna
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.24
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rijeka Rank: 75 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Gorica Rank: 67 W
Slaven Koprivnica Rank: 63 W
Gorica Rank: 64 L
Istra 1961 Rank: 65 L
Vukovar Rank: 58 L
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 67 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
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.
27.12
66.07
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Rudeš
Osijek
Power Score
27.12
66.07
League Position
7
2
Global Rank
880
381

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

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 08, 2026, 04:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Igralište NC Zagrebello (Zagreb)
Capacity
8850
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Marko Crnojević
Ivan Starčević
Patrik Krmar
Antonio Melnjak

Lineup

Referee : Marko Crnojević

Starting XI ▼

95
Lovre Rogic
Lovre Rogic Goalkeeper
8
4
Vedran Celjak
Vedran Celjak Defender
7.46
5
Marko Stolnik
Marko Stolnik Defender
7.01
14
Bruno Unusic
Bruno Unusic Defender
21
Ante Susak
Ante Susak Defender
6.67
27
Felipe Curcio
Felipe Curcio Defender
6.51
92
Diego Zivulic
Diego Zivulic Defender
6.26
10
Vid Seitz Midfielder
11
Jurica Poldrugac
Jurica Poldrugac Midfielder
6.87
20
Jakov Blagaic
Jakov Blagaic Midfielder
6.84
24
Ivan Đorić Midfielder
Referee : Marko Crnojević

Starting XI ▼

31
Marko Malenica
Marko Malenica Goalkeeper
7.39
22
Roko Jurisic
Roko Jurisic Defender
7.39
26
Luka Jelenic
Luka Jelenic Defender
6.93
49
Ivano Kolarik
Ivano Kolarik Defender
7.21
77
Senad Mustafic
Senad Mustafic Defender
7.09
11
Nail Omerovic
Nail Omerovic Midfielder
7.91
23
Luka Vrbancic
Luka Vrbancic Midfielder
7.25
39
Domagoj Bukvic
Domagoj Bukvic Midfielder
8.53
48
Jona Jezic
Jona Jezic Midfielder
6.98
7
Ivan Dolcek
Ivan Dolcek Attacker
7.15
79
Armando León
Armando León Attacker
6.57

CONCLUSION

Osijek arrives as the clear favorite on paper given its superior power rating and higher league standing. Rudeš must navigate this encounter without recent form guidance while facing a visitor that holds notable advantages across key indicators. The absence of efficiency and transition specifics adds uncertainty to preparations for both coaching staffs. Set piece elements remain difficult to assess due to missing xG inputs. Venue factors at the Zagreb ground may play a role in how the contest develops. Overall the matchup highlights a contrast between a mid-table side and one positioned near the top of the domestic table.