Rudeš vs Osijek preview

Croatia flag 2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia
Igralište NC Zagrebello (Zagreb)
1. HNL
Full Time
Round 2 Regular Season
Lenny Ilecic - 84'
Goal
|
Goal
Armando León - 12', 28'
Nail Omerovic - 41', 44', 81'

CONTEXT

Rudeš hosted Osijek in a match that ended 1-6. The halftime score was 0-4. Rudeš recorded 49 percent possession while Osijek held 51 percent. No red cards were issued during the contest. Osijek entered as the stronger team and secured the win. The outcome showed a significant deviation of 100 percent associated with Osijek. Pre-match market indicators aligned with the final result. Efficiency metrics remained in line with observed patterns. Expected goals figures were unavailable. The second half produced further adjustments that contributed to the final margin. The result reflected the stronger side's control throughout the fixture.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Osijek produced a significant 100 percent deviation from pre-match indicators.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency metrics stayed in line with observed patterns.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable for alignment assessment.
  • Market alignment: The final result aligned with pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals expectations could not be determined from available data.
  • Event impact: Osijek's dominance produced the 1-6 scoreline after a 0-4 halftime.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred and therefore no distortion from dismissals.
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
M. Crnojević
M. Crnojević
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
I. Starčević
I. Starčević
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
P. Krmar
P. Krmar
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
Antonio Melnjak
Antonio Melnjak
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
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: 64 W
Gorica Rank: 63 L
Istra 1961 Rank: 65 L
Vukovar Rank: 58 L
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 68 D
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.
28.28
67.05
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Rudeš
Osijek
Power Score
28.28
67.05
League Position
10
1
Global Rank
898
361

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

vs

Rudeš

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Osijek

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

Rudeš ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Osijek
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
22.55
45.98
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
45.98
22.55
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
Rudeš -2.09 Efficiency Index
vs
Osijek +2.09 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Rudeš
Osijek
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.

Rudeš ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Osijek
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Rudeš Osijek
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
Rudeš Osijek
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.
Rudeš
Osijek
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.

Rudeš
vs
Osijek
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Rudeš Osijek
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
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Rudeš Osijek
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
Rudeš
Osijek
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • OSI had peak pressure around 73'.
  • OSI started the game with stronger pressure.
Rudeš Pressure OSI Pressure
Pressure Index: OSI reached the top pressure at 73' (100.00).

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
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

Statistics

Possession
Rudeš
48%
OSI
52%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 6
0 Big Chances Created 5
0 Shots 7
41 Dangerous attacks 49
49 Possession 51
4 Corners 4
13 Free kicks 13
0 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

5 Substitutions 5
16 Throwins 20
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Assists 4
8 Dribble Attempts 8
8 Successful Dribbles 8
40 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38

Attacking

95 Attacks 105

Possession

37 Long Passes 13
351 Passes 381
259 Successful Passes 279
81 Successful Passes Percentage 85
1 Key Passes 0

Defensive

4 Saves 1
12 Tackles 6
6 Interceptions 10
56 Duels Won 47

Build-up

2 Total Crosses 0

Discipline

0 Offsides 1
13 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Marko Crnojević

Starting XI

95
Lovre Rogic
Lovre Rogic Goalkeeper
6.12
4
Vedran Celjak
6.5
5
Marko Stolnik
Marko Stolnik Defender
6.23
2
Toni Kolega
Toni Kolega
Attacker83'
6.49
14
Bruno Unusic
Bruno Unusic Defender
5.36
27
Felipe Curcio
Felipe Curcio Defender
5.84
10
Vid Seitz Midfielder
20
Jakov Blagaic
Jakov Blagaic Midfielder
5.96
21
Ante Susak
Ante Susak Midfielder
6.29
7
Lenny Ilecic
Lenny Ilecic
Attacker46'
24
Ivan Djoric
Ivan Djoric Midfielder
92
Diego Zivulic
Diego Zivulic Midfielder
6.26
9
Stefan Vukic
Stefan Vukic
Attacker46'
6.45
11
Jurica Poldrugac
Jurica Poldrugac Attacker
6.86
17
Josip Pejic
Josip Pejic
Attacker68'
6.58
Referee : Marko Crnojević

Starting XI

31
Marko Malenica
Marko Malenica (C) Goalkeeper
6.58
22
Roko Jurisic
Roko Jurisic Defender
7.47
2
Marcel Heister
Marcel Heister
Defender65'
6.58
26
Luka Jelenic
Luka Jelenic Defender
6.84
33
Emin Hasic
Emin Hasic
Defender57'
6.83
49
Ivano Kolarik
Ivano Kolarik Defender
6.93
77
Senad Mustafic
Senad Mustafic Defender
6.77
7
Ivan Dolcek
Ivan Dolcek Midfielder
7.01
17
Arnel Jakupovic
Arnel Jakupovic
Attacker65'
7.34
11
Nail Omerovic
Nail Omerovic Midfielder
3
8.86
23
Luka Vrbancic
Luka Vrbancic Midfielder
7.56
39
Domagoj Bukvic
Domagoj Bukvic Midfielder
7.39
48
Jona Jezic
Jona Jezic Midfielder
6.33
8
Simun Mikolcic
Simun Mikolcic
Midfielder57'
6.78
79
Armando León
Armando León Attacker
2
8.29
18
Niko Farkas
Niko Farkas
Midfielder74'
6.44

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Field Goal / 7th Goal
84'
Event
Toni Kolega Marko Stolnik
10th Substitution
83'
83'
Event
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
81'
Event
Field Goal / 6th Goal
74'
Event
Niko Farkas Armando León
9th Substitution
69'
Event
Field Goal / 5th Goal
Event
Josip Pejic Jurica Poldrugac
8th Substitution
68'
65'
Event
Marcel Heister Roko Jurisic
6th Substitution
65'
Event
Arnel Jakupovic Ivan Dolcek
7th Substitution
57'
Event
Emin Hasic Luka Jelenic
4th Substitution
57'
Event
Simun Mikolcic Jona Jezic
5th Substitution
Event
Lenny Ilecic Ante Susak
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Noa Skoko Vid Seitz
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Stefan Vukic Diego Zivulic
3rd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
45+2'
Event
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
44'
Event
Field Goal / 4th Goal
41'
Event
Field Goal / 3rd Goal
28'
Event
Field Goal / 2nd Goal
12'
Event
Field Goal / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Simun Mikolcic takes a left-footed shot but misses.
84
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Lenny Ilecic takes a shot with his head and scores a goal.
84
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Lenny Ilecic scores, making it 1-6.
83
Update Update
Toni Kolega replaces Marko Stolnik.
83
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Emin Hasic receives a yellow card.
81
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Nail Omerovic scores with a right-footed shot.
81
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Nail Omerovic scores with an assist from Domagoj Bukvic. The score is now 0-6.
78
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Nail Omerovic scores, making it 0-6, assisted by Domagoj Bukvic.
78
Attempt Attempt
Luka Vrbancic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
74
Substitution Substitution
Niko Farkas is substituted off for Armando Leon Resendez.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Arnel Jakupovic takes a shot with his left foot and scores.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Arnel Jakupovic scores, making it 0-5, assisted by Domagoj Bukvic.
68
Attempt Attempt
Domagoj Bukvic takes a left-footed shot but misses.
68
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Arnel Jakupovic scores, making it 0-5, assisted by Domagoj Bukvic.
66
Attempt Attempt
Simun Mikolcic takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
66
Attempt Attempt
Armando Leon Resendez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
65
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Arnel Jakupovic comes on for Ivan Dolcek.
65
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Marcel Heister comes on for Roko Jurisic.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Arnel Jakupovic comes on for Ivan Dolcek.
64
Update Update
Marcel Heister is on, and Roko Jurisic is off.
60
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Attempt Attempt
Emin Hasic's header is saved.
59
Attempt Attempt
Armando Leon Resendez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
58
Attempt Attempt
Jurica Poldrugac takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
58
Attempt Attempt
Lenny Ilecic takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
57
Update Update
Emin Hasic is on, and Luka Jelenic is off.
57
Substitution Substitution
Simun Mikolcic is substituted for Jona Jezic.
50
Update Update
Ivan Doric's header is blocked.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
48
Attempt Attempt
Senad Mustafic attempts a header but misses the shot.
47
Attempt Attempt
Nail Omerovic takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
46
Update Update
Lenny Ilecic comes on for Ante Susak.
46
Update Update
Noa Skoko replaces Vid Seitz.
46
Update Update
Stefan Vukic comes on for Diego Zivulic.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Domagoj Bukvic receives a yellow card.
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Nail Omerovic scores with a right-footed shot.
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-4.
41
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Nail Omerovic takes a right-footed shot.
41
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-3.
37
Attempt Attempt
Jakov Blagaic takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
32
Attempt Attempt
Jurica Poldrugac takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
28
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Armando Leon Resendez takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
28
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Armando Leon Resendez scores, making it 0-2.
21
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jona Jezic Head Shot Missed
20
Attempt Attempt
Nail Omerovic takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
16
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Dolcek takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
14
Attempt Attempt
Vid Seitz takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
14
Attempt Attempt
The left-footed shot is blocked.
12
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Armando Leon Resendez takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
12
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Marko Crnojevic.

CONCLUSION

The 1-6 result confirmed Osijek's superiority on the day with possession remaining close at 49 to 51 percent. Absence of red cards allowed both sides to maintain full complements for the full duration. The halftime margin of 0-4 already indicated the direction of the contest. Significant deviation metrics pointed to Osijek as the source of the outcome shift. Market alignment held true while efficiency stayed consistent with patterns. Missing expected goals values limited deeper statistical comparison. The final score reflected the stronger team's sustained control without external distortions from cards or other events.