HNK Rijeka vs HNK Gorica Prediction (23.05.2026)

In the last round of the season in the Croatian championship, Rijeka still has a chance to climb to third place in the standings. For this to happen, however, the team not only needs to rely on favorable results in the other matches but must also win their home game against Gorica.

The hosts are in good form, and it is impressive how stable they play defensively. In their last four championship matches, Rijeka has not conceded a single goal. For Gorica, the results continue to alternate between wins and losses, and away from home, the team appears significantly more vulnerable. Nevertheless, the visitors will come out with some confidence, as the last clash between the two teams ended with a convincing 4-0 victory for Gorica.

I expect Rijeka to be the more active and motivated team in this match, especially in front of their own fans and considering the opportunity to attack third place. The hosts' form seems more stable, and their defense has instilled serious confidence in recent weeks.

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