Gorica vs Osijek predictions, May 16, 2026

May 09, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Croatian HNL, on Saturday,

Gorica

Osijek

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As HNK Gorica prepares to face NK Osijek on May 16, 2026, the match promises to be a competitive affair in the Croatian HNL. Gorica enters this fixture with a mixed bag of recent results, having secured victories in two of their last five matches. This home advantage may bolster their confidence as they seek to exploit their tactical strengths, particularly in maintaining possession and pressing high against opponents.

On the other hand, Osijek also shares a similar recent form, managing two wins in their last five outings. They have shown resilience and a solid defensive organization which may serve them well away from home. The tactical battle will likely revolve around Gorica’s ability to create spaces and capitalize on counterattacks while Osijek will look to withstand early pressure and leverage their defensive solidity.

The bookmakers have assigned odds of 2.08 for a home win and 3.3 for an away victory, reflecting the tight nature of the contest. Our model gives Gorica a 44.2% chance of winning, with 27.5% for a draw and 28.1% for an Osijek victory. With both teams equally matched, the outcome remains uncertain, and fans can expect an engaging match with potential for either side to emerge victorious.

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Gorica
44.4%		 Draw
27.6%		 Osijek
28%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 2.08 3.35 3.3

Latest Results

02.05.26 HNK Gorica – Dinamo Zagreb – 1:2
27.04.26 HNK Gorica – Istra 1961 – 1:0
22.04.26 HNK Vukovar 91 – HNK Gorica – 1:2
17.04.26 HNK Gorica – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 0:2
12.04.26 Hajduk Split – HNK Gorica – 1:0		 02.05.26 HNK Vukovar 91 – NK Osijek – 1:0
25.04.26 NK Osijek – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 0:0
21.04.26 Hajduk Split – NK Osijek – 0:1
17.04.26 NK Osijek – NK Varaždin – 0:2
12.04.26 HNK Rijeka – NK Osijek – 0:2

Facts

  • The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 7 and 9)
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Gorica won 2.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Gorica is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Gorica won 5 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 16:23. (average 0.8:1.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Gorica won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 11:9. (average 1.1:0.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.03.26 NK Osijek – HNK Gorica – 0:0
    13.12.25 NK Osijek – HNK Gorica – 1:1
    28.09.25 HNK Gorica – NK Osijek – 0:1
    19.04.25 NK Osijek – HNK Gorica – 0:1
    08.02.25 HNK Gorica – NK Osijek – 1:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Din. Zagreb ✔ 34 26 4 4 89:27 62 82
    2 Hajduk Split ✔ 34 19 7 8 54:32 22 64
    3 Rijeka 34 13 10 11 47:36 11 49
    4 Varazdin 34 13 9 12 43:46 -3 48
    5 Lok. Zagreb 34 10 12 12 39:51 -12 42
    6 Istra 1961 33 11 6 16 38:48 -10 39
    7 Gorica 33 10 8 15 38:45 -7 38
    8 Slaven Belupo 33 9 11 13 44:55 -11 38
    9 Osijek 33 7 11 15 25:46 -21 32
    10 Vukovar 1991 34 6 10 18 34:65 -31 28

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