HNK Rijeka is predicted to win against HNK Gorica, supported by strong home advantage, superior defense, and dominant head-to-head record.
Form Analysis: HNK Rijeka has 4 clean sheets in their last 5 matches, conceding only 0.4 goals per game, while HNK Gorica has conceded 0.8 per game. However, Rijeka's attack has been inconsistent, failing to score in 3 of the last 5. Gorica's form is mixed (WLLWW) but they have won their last match.
Key Factors: 1) Head-to-head dominance: Rijeka has won 8 of the last 10 meetings, with Gorica winning only 1. 2) Defensive solidity: Rijeka's defense is rated 80% in the comparison, while Gorica's attack is 50%. 3) Home advantage: Rijeka plays at Stadion HNK Rijeka, and their overall comparison rating is 60.8% vs 39.2%.
Conclusion: The data strongly favors HNK Rijeka. Their defense should contain Gorica's attack, and despite recent scoring struggles, they have enough quality to secure a narrow victory.
