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HNK Rijeka arrive at Rudes's ground carrying the weight of a head-to-head record that stretches back nine years and 14 meetings, in which they have won 13 times. The only recent meeting, on 2 August 2026 at Rijeka's ground, ended 2–1 in Rijeka's favour, and the three historical meetings at Rudes's ground all ended in Rijeka victories (0–3, 0–1, 1–2). That is a fixture Rijeka have treated as a formality for the better part of a decade.
Rijeka's current form reinforces that dominance. In their last five matches they have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, scoring 15 goals and conceding just 6. Their away record over 20 games shows 8 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses, with 1.05 goals conceded per game and 9 clean sheets. Their xG against stands at 1.24 per game across five recent matches, suggesting their defensive organisation holds up well on the road.
Rudes, by contrast, have struggled to keep a clean sheet in recent weeks. In their last five matches they have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2, scoring 9 and conceding 12. They have conceded in every one of those five games. Their home record over 20 games is respectable at 10 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses, but they concede 1.95 per game at home, and their xG against is 2.1 per game — the highest figure in this fixture. Their 0–4 defeat to HNK Hajduk Split on 6 September at home and the 2–3 loss to Istra 1961 on 13 September underline the defensive vulnerability.
The counter-argument is straightforward: Rijeka's most recent match was a 1–4 defeat to NK Slaven Belupo on 11 October, and Rudes responded with a 2–1 away win over HNK Gorica on 9 October. Rudes have also won their last game and their home record over 20 games does show 10 victories. The 1–4 loss suggests Rijeka's defence is not as impervious as the aggregate figures imply, and a single bad night at Rudes's ground could upset the expected outcome.
Key Points:
- HNK Rijeka have won 13 of 14 head-to-head meetings, including the only recent meeting (2–1 on 2 August 2026)
- Rijeka's away record: 8W 6D 6L in 20 games, 1.05 conceded per game, 9 clean sheets
- Rudes have conceded in all 5 of their last matches and their xG against is 2.1 per game
- Rijeka's 1–4 loss to NK Slaven Belupo on 11 October is the main concern for the away side
- Rudes' home record over 20 games: 10W 3D 7L, but 1.95 conceded per game
The football evidence points firmly to HNK Rijeka as the stronger side, but the available price for an away win does not offer the level of certainty this fixture demands. The 1–4 slip against Slaven Belupo and Rudes' recent 2–1 win keep the outcome from being a foregone conclusion. No Bet.