NK Gorica squared off with Rijeka in the HNL of Croatia action on October 5. Rijeka took the win with a commanding 1-3 result.
The scoreline opened on the 22nd minute when Tiago Dantas converted the chance, putting Rijeka in front. Toni Fruk, Filip Cuic and Daniel Adu-Adjei found the net next, bringing the match to a 1-3 conclusion.
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. Coming off a loss to Osijek on September 28, NK Gorica look to make a statement in this match. Improving their defensive organization could unlock stronger results, given that their defense has shown cracks, with goals conceded across nineteen consecutive matches.
Rijeka are entering this game after suffering a loss to Noah in the Conference League League Stage last Thursday, leaving them without a victory in their last three outings.
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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Our system first delivers a pre-match prediction for NK Gorica–Rijeka, then keeps watching the game to update its outlook minute by minute. As for this match-up, AI analysis ahead of kickoff correctly anticipated Rijeka's win. Based on numbers run before the whistle, AI forecasted that Rijeka’s victory had the highest chance, at 43%, while a draw was at 28% and NK Gorica’s victory was at 29%.
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NK Gorica kicked off the game with Davor Matijas, Stefan Peric, Mateo Les, Jakov Filipovic, Elvir Durakovic who got substituted by Medin Gashi on the 70th minute, Ante Kavelj who got substituted by Ognjen Bakic on the 60th minute, Iker Pozo, Zan Trontelj, Domagoj Pavicic who got substituted by Luka Vrzic on the 60th minute, Jurica Prsir who got substituted by Ivan Fiolic on the 78th minute and Filip Cuic as starters, with Tin Dosen, Darijan Zarkov, Zvonimir Josic, Jakov Gurlica, Marijan Cabraja, Stjepan Kucis, Luka Vrzic, Ognjen Bakic, Ivan Fiolic and Medin Gashi on the bench.
Rijeka's starting eleven were Martin Zlomislic, Stjepan Radeljic, Anel Husic, Ante Majstorovic, Tiago Dantas who got substituted by Amer Gojak on the 69th minute, Bruno Bogojevic, Toni Fruk who got substituted by Niko Jankovic on the 69th minute, Dejan Petrovic, Justas Lasickas who got substituted by Lovro Kitin on the 90th minute, Duje Cop who got substituted by Daniel Adu-Adjei on the 63rd minute and Dominik Thaqi who got substituted by Luka Menalo on the 63rd minute, with Aleksa Todorovic, Lovro Kitin, Ante Orec, Noel Bodetic, Amer Gojak, Simun Butic, Niko Jankovic, Luka Menalo, Merveil Ndockyt, Samuele Vignato, Ante Matej Juric and Daniel Adu-Adjei on the bench.
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Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Iker Pozo and Dejan Petrovic were the ones to receive it.
Since April 2024, the teams have clashed five times. Rijeka have won four 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 five meetings, compared to Rijeka's seven. As things stand, Rijeka have a superior head-to-head record against NK Gorica in their recent encounters.
NK Gorica have played nine matches in HNL, with three wins, two draws, and four losses this season, netting eleven goals (1.22 per match) and conceding thirteen (1.44 per match). Rijeka have played nine matches in HNL, with two wins, four draws, and three losses this season, scoring eleven goals at an average of 1.22 per match and conceding eleven at a rate of 1.22 per match.
NK Gorica played their last match against Osijek, which ended in a loss, while Rijeka played their last match against Noah, which ended in a loss. Overall, NK Gorica have won six of their last nineteen matches, losing ten and drawing three, while over their most recent twenty games, Rijeka have claimed five victories, suffered nine defeats, and drawn six times.
As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. NK Gorica sit 7th with eleven points from nine matches, while Rijeka are currently 8th in the table with ten points from nine matches.
We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between NK Gorica and Rijeka in real time. You can watch the goals by Tiago Dantas, Toni Fruk, Filip Cuic and Daniel Adu-Adjei as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of NK Gorica - Rijeka are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.