HNK Rijeka vs Vukovar โ€” HNL Match Preview

HNK Rijeka face Vukovar in HNL at Stadion HNK Rijeka, kicking off on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 06:00 PM UTC.

HNK Rijeka sit 4th in the HNL table with 43 points from 32 games (11W 10D 11L), while Vukovar are 10th with 25 points (5W 10D 17L).

Recent Form

HNK Rijeka recent form: DLDLW. D 0-0 vs HNK Hajduk Split (H, 2026-04-26). L 0-1 vs NK Varazdin (A, 2026-04-22). D 2-2 vs Dinamo Zagreb (A, 2026-04-18). L 0-2 vs NK Osijek (H, 2026-04-12). W 2-0 vs NK Slaven Belupo (H, 2026-04-08).

Vukovar recent form: DLWLD. D 2-2 vs NK Slaven Belupo (A, 2026-04-25). L 1-2 vs HNK Gorica (H, 2026-04-22). W 2-1 vs Istra 1961 (A, 2026-04-18). L 1-4 vs Dinamo Zagreb (H, 2026-04-13). D 1-1 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb (H, 2026-04-07).

HNL League Table

HNL League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Dinamo Zagreb3324548627+5977
2HNK Hajduk Split3218775129+2261
3NK Varazdin32138114142-147
4HNK Rijeka321110114136+543
5NK Lokomotiva Zagreb321011113847-941
6HNK Gorica33109143844-639
7NK Slaven Belupo32911124352-938
8Istra 196132106163547-1236
9NK Osijek32711142545-2032
10Vukovar32510173362-2925

Head-to-Head Record

In 3 previous meetings, HNK Rijeka have won 2 times, Vukovar have won 1 times, and 0 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 3.3 goals per game. Both teams scored in 67% of H2H meetings.

  • 2026-03-08: Vukovar 0-1 HNK Rijeka (HNL)
  • 2025-12-06: HNK Rijeka 3-1 Vukovar (HNL)
  • 2025-09-22: Vukovar 3-2 HNK Rijeka (HNL)

Season Statistics

HNK Rijeka: 0.8 Goals Scored (Avg), 1 Goals Conceded (Avg), 2 Clean Sheets, 20% BTTS Rate.

Vukovar: 1.4 Goals Scored (Avg), 2 Goals Conceded (Avg), 0 Clean Sheets, 100% BTTS Rate.

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Stadion HNK Rijeka
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About HNK Rijeka vs Vukovar Match

Competition

HNL

Croatia

Kick-off

Friday, May 8, 2026

18:00 (local time)

Venue

Stadion HNK Rijeka

HNK Rijeka face Vukovar in HNL in Stadion HNK Rijeka, kicking off on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 18:00. HNK Rijeka sit 4th in the table with 43 points, while Vukovar are 10th with 25 points. HNK Rijeka's recent form reads DLDLW while Vukovar come into this game in DLWLD form.

Head-to-Head Record (3 matches)

HNK Rijeka
2
1
Vukovar
2 Wins0 Draws1 Win

3.3

Avg Goals Per Match

6 - 4

Total Goals H2H

67%

Both Teams Scored

67%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Vukovar0 - 1HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka3 - 1Vukovar
Vukovar3 - 2HNK Rijeka

Based on the last 3 meetings between HNK Rijeka and Vukovar, HNK Rijeka have the upper hand with 2 wins compared to Vukovar's 1. Their encounters tend to be high-scoring, averaging 3.3 goals per game. Both teams have scored in 67% of their H2H meetings, making BTTS a popular market for this fixture. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

0.8Goals Scored (Avg)1.4
1Goals Conceded (Avg)2
2
Clean Sheets
0
Clean Sheets
20%
BTTS Rate
100%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

HNK Rijeka
DLDLW
D0-0vsHNK Hajduk Split2026-04-26H
L0-1vsNK Varazdin2026-04-22A
D2-2vsDinamo Zagreb2026-04-18A
L0-2vsNK Osijek2026-04-12H
W2-0vsNK Slaven Belupo2026-04-08H
Vukovar
DLWLD
D2-2vsNK Slaven Belupo2026-04-25A
L1-2vsHNK Gorica2026-04-22H
W2-1vsIstra 19612026-04-18A
L1-4vsDinamo Zagreb2026-04-13H
D1-1vsNK Lokomotiva Zagreb2026-04-07H

Head to Head

Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)

Vukovar0 - 1HNK Rijeka
2026-03-08 โ€ข HNL
HNK Rijeka3 - 1Vukovar
2025-12-06 โ€ข HNL
Vukovar3 - 2HNK Rijeka
2025-09-22 โ€ข HNL

Next 5 fixtures

Vukovar

No upcoming fixtures

HNL Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Dinamo Zagreb332454+5977
2HNK Hajduk Split321877+2261
3NK Varazdin3213811-147
4HNK Rijeka32111011+543
5NK Lokomotiva Zagreb32101111-941
6HNK Gorica3310914-639
7NK Slaven Belupo3291112-938
8Istra 19613210616-1236
9NK Osijek3271114-2032
10Vukovar3251017-2925

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