The Facts
- A determined lower-tier side seeks an essential result against mid-table opposition (ranked 9th and 5th).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rudeš won 0.
- Each of the two teams is seeking greater consistency after recent ups and downs.
- Rijeka holds a commanding advantage according to the oddsmakers.
- Confirmed absences for Rijeka: Barisic T. (Knee Injury) Ligue J. (Inactive) Mohebi M. (Inactive).
- Doubtful / questionable for Rudeš: Vukic S. (Inactive).
- In the last 15 head-to-head meetings, Rudeš has recorded 1 win, 0 draws, and 14 losses, with a goal aggregate of 16:48 (averaging 1.1:3.2 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Rudeš against this opponent, the record stands at 1 win, 0 draws, and 7 losses, with 12:24 goals (averaging 1.5:3 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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