The Facts
- A clash between a stable mid-table side and a team seeking crucial survival points (ranked 5th and 10th in the Relegation - Prva NL).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Osijek won 2.
- Both teams have experienced an unpredictable run of results lately.
- Osijek may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
- In this matchup, Osijek is considered the favorite to take the win.
- Confirmed absences for Osijek: Caic V. (Inactive) Jezic J. (Inactive) Matkovic A. (Knee Injury) Mejia Moscoso D. M. (Knee Injury).
- Confirmed absences for Gorica: Kavelj A. (Inactive) Kucis S. (Inactive) Sule W. (Inactive).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Osijek has recorded 9 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses, with a goal aggregate of 22:15 (averaging 1.1:0.8 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Osijek against this opponent, the record stands at 5 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, with 11:3 goals (averaging 1.2:0.3 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Hajduk Split | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18:9 | 9 | 19 |
| 2 | Varazdin | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 14:7 | 7 | 18 |
| 3 | Rijeka | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16:12 | 4 | 17 |
| 4 | Din. Zagreb | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18:11 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | Osijek | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 18:14 | 4 | 16 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17:14 | 3 | 12 |
| 7 | Slaven Belupo | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11:17 | -6 | 10 |
| 8 | Lok. Zagreb | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11:17 | -6 | 7 |
| 9 | Rudes | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 13:27 | -14 | 7 |
| 10 | Gorica | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6:14 | -8 | 5 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
Relegation ~ Prva NL
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