NK Osijek vs HNK Gorica: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sat, 13 Dec '25)

The upcoming HNL match will be hosted at the Opus Arena in Croatia, set to kick off on Saturday, 13 December 2025, UTC. This fixture presents itself as a compelling contest, driven by recent head-to-head records and current form of the two competing teams, NK Osijek and HNK Gorica. Analyzing previous confrontations, HNK Gorica holds the upper hand, securing two wins against NK Osijek's single victory in their last three encounters. Notably, NK Osijek clinched the last face-off on Sunday, 28 September 2025, with a narrow 1-0 away win.

Both teams approach their next bout following recent defeats; NK Osijek suffered a heavy 1-5 loss against NK Istra 1961, while HNK Gorica faced a 1-2 defeat to NK Slaven Belupo. In the league standings, NK Osijek finds themselves in the 9th position, trailing HNK Gorica who occupy the 8th spot. When comparing individual player statistics, NK Osijek's N. Omerović stands out as the primary offensive threat, having scored 6 goals this season. HNK Gorica counters with I. Pozo, who, with 3 assists, holds the key to providing pivotal goal opportunities for his team.

Examining player performance, NK Osijek's top-rated players include Marko Malenica (7.13), Nail Omerović (6.98), and Hrvoje Babec (6.95). On the other hand, HNK Gorica's standout players are Iker Pozo (7.33), Marijan Čabraja (7.12), and Žan Trontelj (7.05). Possession statistics present NK Osijek with an average of 50.1875%, marginally better than HNK Gorica’s 48.69%. When it comes to corners, NK Osijek averages 5.13 per match compared to HNK Gorica's 4.5.

Regarding disciplinary aspects, NK Osijek has accumulated 32 yellow cards and 4 red cards, whereas HNK Gorica has 39 yellow cards and a similar tally of 4 reds, with neither conceding any penalty goals so far this season. When evaluating both teams' potential outcomes, emphasis on player contributions and discipline significantly influences predictions. Based on current stats and previous performances, while HNK Gorica has shown marginal historical superiority, NK Osijek's recent victory over them adds an element of unpredictability. However, factoring in overall player ratings and team discipline, HNK Gorica appears slightly more favorable to emerge victorious in this match.