Rijeka vs Vukovar 91 predictions, May 08, 2026

May 04, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Croatian HNL, on Friday,

Rijeka

Vukovar 91

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On May 8, 2026, HNK Rijeka will host HNK Vukovar 91 in a vital Croatian HNL clash at their home ground. Currently, Rijeka is experiencing a challenging phase, with only one victory in their last five outings. This lack of form has raised concerns about their consistency as they seek to leverage home advantage.

In contrast, Vukovar 91 has shown slightly better results, managing two wins in their last five matches. This improved form could provide them with the confidence needed to challenge Rijeka on their own turf. The bookmakers favor Rijeka with odds of 1.36 for a home win, reflecting the expectations of a strong performance against a team lower on the league standings.

Tactically, Rijeka will likely aim to dominate possession and exploit their home crowd’s support, while Vukovar 91 will need to focus on a resilient defensive setup and quick counter-attacking opportunities.

With a model prediction suggesting a 63.4% probability of a home win and a likely final score of 2:0, the stakes are high for both teams. Nevertheless, given the unpredictable nature of football, a close contest is anticipated, and outcomes remain uncertain.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-05-04T13:52:02+00:00.

Rijeka
68.7%		 Draw
19.3%		 Vukovar 91
12%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.36 4.93 8.19
betsson 1.36 4.75 7.5
MarathonBet 1.35 4.95 7.6 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.36 4.5 7.5
Pinnacle 1.35 4.95 7.95

Latest Results

03.05.26 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – HNK Rijeka – 0:3
26.04.26 HNK Rijeka – Hajduk Split – 0:0
22.04.26 NK Varaždin – HNK Rijeka – 1:0
18.04.26 Dinamo Zagreb – HNK Rijeka – 2:2
12.04.26 HNK Rijeka – NK Osijek – 0:2		 02.05.26 HNK Vukovar 91 – NK Osijek – 1:0
25.04.26 NK Slaven Belupo – HNK Vukovar 91 – 2:2
22.04.26 HNK Vukovar 91 – HNK Gorica – 1:2
18.04.26 Istra 1961 – HNK Vukovar 91 – 1:2
13.04.26 HNK Vukovar 91 – Dinamo Zagreb – 1:4

Facts

  • A meeting between a mid-table team and the outsider will take place in this match (ranked 4 and 10 in the zone Relegation ~ Prva NL).
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • In this match, Rijeka is the clear favorite.
  • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Rijeka won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 6:4. (average 2:1.3).
  • Including home match between the teams, Rijeka won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:1.

    Latest Head To Head

    08.03.26 HNK Vukovar 91 – HNK Rijeka – 0:1
    06.12.25 HNK Rijeka – HNK Vukovar 91 – 3:1
    22.09.25 HNK Vukovar 91 – HNK Rijeka – 3:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Din. Zagreb ✔ 33 25 4 4 87:27 60 79
    2 Hajduk Split ✔ 33 19 7 7 54:30 24 64
    3 Varazdin 33 13 8 12 42:45 -3 47
    4 Rijeka 33 12 10 11 44:36 8 46
    5 Lok. Zagreb 33 10 11 12 38:50 -12 41
    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 33 6 10 17 34:62 -28 28

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