NK Gorica square off with Rijeka in the HNL of Croatia action on October 5. Kickoff is scheduled for 13:45 UTC.
The stage is set for another captivating encounter as the upcoming match sees NK Gorica and Rijeka renew their battle, 5 months after the previous HNL encounter which Rijeka won 2-1. In impressive form, NK Gorica has claimed wins against Slaven Koprivnica, Dinamo Zagreb and NK Libertas, so they'll aim to keep their winning momentum going with a victory over Rijeka. Despite their winning streak, they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, with goals conceded across eighteen consecutive matches. NK Gorica have a key fixture leading up to the match against Rijeka though, taking on Osijek in HNL, and the outcome of this game may heavily influence their preparations for Rijeka.
Rijeka, unlike their opponents, are entering this game after suffering a loss to Vukovar in the HNL last Monday. Ahead of their clash with NK Gorica, they must first take on Noah in UEFA Conference League and NK Istra 1961 in HNL, and how they perform in these games could set the tone for their encounter with NK Gorica.
This HNL clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for NK Gorica and Rijeka in this campaign. NK Gorica’s attacking options, under Mario Carevic’s guidance, have been bolstered by Filip Cuic, the team’s top scorer, and Iker Pozo, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Cuic has emerged as NK Gorica’s leading scorer in HNL this season, netting two goals, with Trontelj leading their creative tally in the league with two assists. Supporting them are Ante Kavelj, Jurica Prsir and Ante Erceg, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to NK Gorica’s attack.
Meanwhile, Rijeka’s top finisher Toni Fruk and Niko Jankovic have played important roles in ensuring their attack, with Victor Sanchez at the helm, remains effective. Fruk has already scored two goals in HNL this season, while also leading the team in assists, having set up one goal this campaign. Tiago Dantas, Simun Butic and Ante Orec have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.
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We are updating team formations and line-ups for NK Gorica - Rijeka in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.
In their last outing, NK Gorica lined up with Davor Matijas, Mateo Les, Jakov Filipovic, Stefan Peric, Marijan Cabraja, Ante Kavelj, Iker Pozo, Zan Trontelj, Ivan Fiolic, Jurica Prsir and Filip Cuic.
Rijeka's lineup in their latest match featured Martin Zlomislic, Mladen Devetak, Anel Husic, Ante Majstorovic, Ante Orec, Tiago Dantas, Dejan Petrovic, Daniel Adu-Adjei, Niko Jankovic, Luka Menalo and Toni Fruk.
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Since February 2024, the teams have clashed six times. Rijeka have won five times, while the other match ended in a draw. The most recent match between them was on May 4, 2025, in the HNL of Croatia, where Rijeka secured a 2-1 victory. In total, NK Gorica have managed one goal in these six meetings, compared to Rijeka's nine. As things stand, Rijeka have a superior head-to-head record against NK Gorica in their recent encounters.
NK Gorica have played seven matches in HNL, with three wins, two draws, and two losses this season, netting ten goals (1.43 per match) and conceding nine (1.29 per match). Rijeka have played seven matches in HNL, with one win, three draws, and three losses this season, scoring eight goals at an average of 1.14 per match and conceding ten at a rate of 1.43 per match.
NK Gorica are currently on a run of three straight wins, with victories against Slaven Koprivnica, Dinamo Zagreb and NK Libertas in their last three matches, while Rijeka played their last match against Vukovar, which ended in a loss. Overall, NK Gorica have won seven of their last nineteen matches, losing nine and drawing three, while over their most recent twenty games, Rijeka have claimed seven victories, suffered eight defeats, and drawn five times.
As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. NK Gorica are currently 4th in the table with eleven points from seven matches, while Rijeka are 9th with six points from their seven games.
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