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Rijeka Dinamo Zagreb betting prediction


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The most likely scenario for this clash is the occurrence of several goals. Both teams are near full strength, and the average number of goals in their matches is relatively high. Notably, both of Dinamo Zagreb’s games in this competition so far have ended with more than one goal within 90 minutes. Therefore, it is expected that both sides will commit heavily to attack, potentially leaving defensive vulnerabilities.
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Preview
Rijeka and Dinamo Zagreb meet at Stadion HNK Rijeka, in a match for the 3rd round of the 1. HNL. At this stadium, the head‑to‑head history favours the away team, since they have a record of 6 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss in the last 11 matches. However, the last time these teams met at this stadium, on 22‑02‑2025, in a match for the 1. HNL, Rijeka won by (4‑0). The goals of the match were scored by Duje Čop (51' ), Niko Janković (39' ), Naïs Djouahra (27' ) and Dejan Petrovič (44' ) for Rijeka. In this match the home advantage may play an important role, as both teams present significant differences between home and away performances.

Analysis Rijeka

Currently in the 2nd position of the league, the home team has conquered 4 points so far. In the 1st round, they won at home against Slaven Koprivnica by (2‑0). In the following round, the final score was a (0‑0) draw in an away match against Osijek. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 15 goals scored and 13 conceded; against 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses at their stadium, with 22 goals scored and 9 conceded. In their last match, for the UEFA Europa League, they got an away win against Shelbourne by (1‑3). In the last 10 home matches Rijeka has won 6, tied 1 and lost 3. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 5 times and have never been able to turn the score around.

Rijeka enters this match motivated after a 3-1 away victory at Shelbourne in the 3rd qualifying round of the Europa League. In the last round of the domestic league, the home side drew 0-0 against Osijek. Rijeka will likely line up in their usual 4-3-3, a system that prioritizes quick transitions and wide attacks, with particular focus on the right flank. On that side, Ante Orec stands out as a full-back providing width and depth whenever the team moves forward. Up front, Niko Jankovic, Luka Menalo, and Duje Cop are the main offensive threats, acting as the primary references to penetrate the opponent’s defense. Dejan Petrovic is suspended and unavailable for this match.

Confirmed Lineup: Martin Zlomislic, Ante Majstorovic, Ante Orec, Mladen Devetak, Stjepan Radeljic, Tiago Dantas, Merveil Ndockyt, Toni Fruk, Niko Jankovic, Ante Matej Juric, Gabriel Rukavina.
Coach: G. Tomić.

Analysis Dinamo Zagreb

The away team is currently in the 1st position of the league, with 6 points won. In their debut they won in an away match against Osijek, by (0‑2). In the second round, they won in a home match against Vukovar, by (3‑0). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 21 goals scored and 23 conceded; against 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss at their stadium, with 32 goals scored and 9 conceded. In the last 10 away matches Dinamo Zagreb has won 5, tied 2 and lost 3. Defensive consistency has been one of their best features, as they have only conceded goals in 3 of the last 10 matches, and their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 24 of the last 28 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals. This is a team that likes to score first. They have opened up the score in 12 of the last 15 matches, they have reached half‑time in front in 9 of those 12 matches and have held on to the lead until the end of the 90' in 10 of them. In the last 14 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 6 of their 16 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Dinamo Zagreb enters this match following a 3-0 home victory over Vukovar, marking their second consecutive win in this competition. The goals were scored by Gabriel Vidovic, Dion Beljo, and Sandro Kulenovic. The visiting side is expected to line up in a classic 4-3-3, with Mateo Lisica, Gabriel Vidovic, and Dion Beljo forming the attacking trio responsible for troubling the opponent’s defensive line. In midfield, Dejan Ljubicic plays a key role, linking the lines and controlling the tempo of the offensive actions with vision and precision. All players are available for selection for this match.

Confirmed Lineup: Ivan Nevistic, Sergi Domínguez, Bruno Goda, Moris Valincic, Scott McKenna, Dejan Ljubicic, Luka Stojkovic, Josip Misic, Mateo Lisica, Gabriel Vidovic, Dion Beljo.
Coach: A. Čačić.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb match, on 16 August 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy US, goes to: Handicap, Over 2 goals ⇒ bet available on bet365.

The Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb on 16 August 2025 will be played at Rijeka, Stadion HNK Rijeka.

The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy US, for the Rijeka Dinamo Zagreb match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by Dinamo Zagreb at with 67% of the tips.

 

1. HNL - 2025/2026

  • 24% 44 / 181 Games

  • Home team wins 47.73%
  • Draws 27.27%
  • Away team wins 25%
  • Over 1.5 79.55%
  • Over 2.5 50%
  • Over 3.5 20.45%
  • Goals 109
  • Goals /match 2.48
  • Goals /match home 1.48
  • Goals /match away 1
  • Both teams score 52.27%
  • Goals after 80' 14.68%
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