Rijeka vs NK Gorica Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On May 4, Rijeka were hosting NK Gorica in the HNL of Croatia. Rijeka took the win with a commanding 2-1 result.

The scoreline opened on the 9th minute when Niko Jankovic converted the chance, putting Rijeka in front. Gabriel Rukavina and Tibor Halilovic added to the score, making the final score 2-1.

The stage is set for another captivating encounter as the upcoming face-off sees Rijeka and NK Gorica renew their battle, 2 months after the previous HNL match which ended in a draw 0-0. Rijeka's form has taken a hit, as they enter this encounter after losses to Dinamo Zagreb, Osijek and NK Istra 1961. Their attack has been in a dry spell, with no goals in their past three matches, which has put a spotlight on their offensive issues.

NK Gorica approach this game after a draw with Sibenik on April 28, pushing their unbeaten streak to six games. They've demonstrated excellent defensive stability of late, achieving three clean sheets in succession.

This HNL clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Rijeka and NK Gorica in this campaign. Rijeka’s attacking options, carefully orchestrated by Radomir Äjalovic, have been bolstered by Toni Fruk, the team’s top scorer, and Niko Jankovic, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Fruk leads Rijeka’s scoring charts in HNL this season with ten goals, while also being their most creative player, providing eight assists in the league so far. Supporting them are Nais Djouahra, Marco Pasalic and Franjo Ivanovic, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Rijeka’s attack.

Meanwhile, NK Gorica’s top finisher Marko Kolar and Martin Slogar have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Mario Carevic’s management, remains effective. With five goals in HNL, Kolar is NK Gorica’s top scorer in the league, as Ndockyt continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with three assists. NK Gorica have also relied on Jurica Prsir, Dino Stiglec and Filip Cuic to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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Live Streaming

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Rijeka - NK Gorica in real time.

Rijeka kicked off the game with Martin Zlomislic, Mladen Devetak, Ante Majstorovic, Stjepan Radeljic, Luka Menalo, Lindon Selahi who got substituted by Silvio Ilinkovic on the 73rd minute, Dejan Petrovic, Gabriel Rukavina who got substituted by Bruno Bogojevic on the 60th minute, Niko Jankovic, Nais Djouahra who got substituted by Simun Butic on the 73rd minute and Duje Cop who got substituted by Amer Gojak on the 82nd minute as starters, with Niko Vucetic, Aleksa Todorovic, Bruno Goda, Lovro Kitin, Jovan Manev, Silvio Ilinkovic, Dominik Thaqi, Amer Gojak, Bruno Bogojevic, Simun Butic, Dominik Dogan and Cherno Saho on the bench.

NK Gorica's starting eleven were Ivan Banic, Gregor Sikosek, Kresimir Krizmanic, Matthew Steenvoorden, Dino Mikanovic, Adrion Pajaziti who got substituted by Slavko Bralic on the 46th minute, Merveil Ndockyt who got substituted by Luka Vrzic on the 65th minute, Tibor Halilovic, Agon Elezi who got substituted by Vito Caic on the 88th minute, Martin Slogar who got substituted by Ante Erceg on the 46th minute and Filip Cuic who got substituted by Marko Kolar on the 46th minute, with Karlo Ziger, Anton Kresic, Jakov Gurlica, Mateo Basic, Slavko Bralic, Vito Caic, Nikola Jojic, Valentino Majstorovic, Luka Vrzic, Luka Kapulica, Marko Kolar and Ante Erceg on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 1.92 - 0.29
• Ball Possession: 46 - 54
• Big Scoring Chances: 0 - 0
• Total Attempts: 20 - 9
• Shots On Target: 7 - 1
• Blocked Shots: 6 - 3
• Shots in the Box: 11 - 2
• Shots from Outside the Box: 9 - 7
• Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
• Fouls: 9 - 9
• Corners: 5 - 2
• Throw-Ins: 19 - 25
• Saves: 0 - 5
• Free Kicks: 9 - 9
• Offsides: 0 - 3
• Passes into Final Third: 85 - 80
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 55 - 54
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 27 - 9
• Tackles: 14 - 11
• Completed Tackles: 13 - 9
• Total Crosses: 23 - 16
• Successful Crosses: 2 - 3
• Interceptions: 5 - 10
• Clearances: 24 - 20

Referee showed the yellow card six times throughout the game. Duje Cop, Mladen Devetak, Agon Elezi, Stjepan Radeljic, Niko Jankovic and Simun Butic were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since February 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 March 1, 2025, in the HNL of Croatia, ending in a 0-0 draw. Across these five head-to-head matches, Rijeka have scored seven goals, while NK Gorica have netted zero. Overall, Rijeka hold a stronger head-to-head record against NK Gorica in recent meetings.

Rijeka have played 32 matches in HNL, with fifteen wins, eleven draws, and six losses this season, scoring 43 goals, averaging 1.34 per match, while conceding eighteen, an average of 0.56 per match. NK Gorica have played 32 matches in HNL, with nine wins, nine draws, and fourteen losses this season, scoring 27 goals at an average of 0.84 per match and conceding 41 at a rate of 1.28 per match.

Recent Form

Rijeka are currently on a run of three straight losses, having lost to Dinamo Zagreb, Osijek and NK Istra 1961 in their last three matches, while NK Gorica played their last match against Sibenik, which ended in a draw. Overall, in their last nineteen matches, Rijeka have recorded nine wins, six losses, and four draws, while NK Gorica have won seven of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing eight.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Rijeka are currently 2nd in the table with 56 points from 32 matches, while NK Gorica are 8th with 36 points from their 32 games.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Rijeka and NK Gorica in real time. You can watch the goals by Niko Jankovic, Gabriel Rukavina and Tibor Halilovic 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 Rijeka - NK Gorica are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.