HNK Rijeka v Rudes prediction
Team pages: HNK Rijeka · Rudes · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for HNK Rijeka vs Rudes, HNL on Sat, 23 Jan 2027 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
HNK Rijeka host Rudes in the HNL on Saturday 23 January (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
HNK Rijeka have scored in five consecutive matches.
Rudes have conceded 27 goals, the most of the 10 clubs (2026/27 so far).
HNK Rijeka are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Rudes, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
Seven of HNK Rijeka’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in eight of HNK Rijeka’s last 15 results (53%). At home, HNK Rijeka have six wins, no draws and one defeat in their last 7 home matches — 2.57 points per game, scoring 2.14 and conceding 1.14. HNK Rijeka have scored 16 goals, the fifth-most of the 10 clubs (2026/27 so far). HNK Rijeka have conceded 12 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 10 clubs.
14 of Rudes’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (93%). Both teams scored in 12 of Rudes’s last 15 results (80%). Away from home, Rudes have one win, one draw and six defeats in their last 8 away matches — 0.50 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 2.75. Rudes have scored 13 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 10 clubs (2026/27 so far).
HNK Rijeka (third) and Rudes (ninth) are 10 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have HNK Rijeka the stronger side, 300 rating points above Rudes (HNK Rijeka 1668, Rudes 1368, after at least 118 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 16 October 2026, finished Rudes 1–2 HNK Rijeka.
Team news
Predicted HNK Rijeka XI (4-2-3-1): I. Vekič, A. Majstorović, A. Oreč, A. Husic, J. Lasickas, T. Dantas, T. Fruk, S. Vignato, I. Ćubelić, B. Pavić, D. Adu-Adjei — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Toni Fruk (4.9 per match over 11 appearances, three goals and four assists) and B. Pavic (3.9 per match over six appearances) have been HNK Rijeka’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for HNK Rijeka (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Toni Fruk averages 2.5 key passes per 90 over 823 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. B. Pavic averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 473 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last six appearances.
Predicted Rudes XI (4-2-3-1): L. Rogić, V. Celjak, M. Stolnik, B. Unušić, M. Zebic, N. Skoko, Xavi, I. Đorić, J. Poldrugač, S. El Haddad, C. Saho — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, N. Skoko (5.0 per match over nine appearances, three goals) and Bruno Unušić (3.8 per match over nine appearances) have been Rudes’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Rudes (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), N. Skoko averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 711 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last nine appearances. Bruno Unušić averages 3.3 tackles per 90 over 746 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last nine appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · HNL · Stadion HNK Rijeka
- Head-to-head (last 6): HNK Rijeka 6 · draws 0 · Rudes 0 · 3.17 goals/game
- Recent form: HNK Rijeka 3W 1D 1L · Rudes 1W 1D 3L
As of 30 July 2026, TACTIX’s model — calibration published live, losing picks included — covers HNK Rijeka v Rudes across every major market; the key numbers are on this page. See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 16 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | HNK Rijeka for / against | Line | Rudes for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.88 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.75 for · 3.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.63 for · 6.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.13 for · 10 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 9.38 for · 14.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.75 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.13 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.5 for · 10.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.63 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.75 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.75 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
HNK Rijeka
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Kabadayı n 8 | 33.4 | 3 | 0.3 | — |
| J. Puljić n 8 | 37 | 2.1 | 0.9 | — |
| A. Oreč n 8 | 90 | 1.9 | 1 | — |
| A. Barco n 8 | 53.6 | 1.9 | 0.8 | — |
| I. Ćubelić n 8 | 55.1 | 1.8 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goran Grulović n 3 | 8.3 | 3.6 | 0 |
| T. Fruk n 8 | 79.3 | 3.4 | 1.4 |
| A. Jurič n 8 | 32.1 | 3.2 | 1.1 |
| N. Janković n 8 | 42.9 | 2.1 | 0.5 |
| J. Puljić n 8 | 37 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Adu-Adjei n 8 | 64.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| T. Fruk n 8 | 79.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| S. Vignato n 8 | 74.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Tiago Dantas n 8 | 86 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Mohammad Mohebi n 8 | 42.3 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| I. Ćubelić n 8 | 55.1 | 3.9 |
| B. Pavic n 7 | 80.9 | 3.2 |
| Branko Pavić n 8 | 76.6 | 3.1 |
| A. Oreč n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
| J. Lasickas n 8 | 83 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| I. Vekič n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| A. Todorović n 7 | 90.4 | 2.8 |
Rudes
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherno Saho n 4 | 76.5 | 2.4 | 1.5 | — |
| I. Đorić n 7 | 63 | 2 | 1 | — |
| J. Fernandes n 3 | 29.3 | 2 | 1 | — |
| F. Taraba n 8 | 48.3 | 1.9 | 0.5 | — |
| Lenny Ilečić n 8 | 40.6 | 1.9 | 0.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Fernándes n 7 | 66.7 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| J. Fernandes n 3 | 29.3 | 2 | 1 |
| Lenny Ilečić n 8 | 40.6 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Cherno Saho n 4 | 76.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| L. Ilecic n 5 | 55 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Ilecic n 5 | 55 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| J. Fernandes n 3 | 29.3 | 1 | 0 |
| N. Skoko n 8 | 83.3 | 0.4 | 0 |
| J. Fernándes n 7 | 66.7 | 0.4 | 0 |
| J. Poldrugač n 8 | 58.5 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| N. Skoko n 8 | 83.3 | 3.2 |
| Bruno Unušić n 8 | 82 | 3.2 |
| V. Seitz n 8 | 32 | 2.8 |
| S. Bralić n 7 | 72.1 | 2.7 |
| F. Taraba n 8 | 48.3 | 2.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Rogić n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind HNK Rijeka v Rudes — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-10-16 Rudes 1–2 HNK Rijeka
- 2026-08-02 HNK Rijeka 2–1 Rudes
- 2024-03-30 Rudes 0–3 HNK Rijeka
- 2023-12-16 HNK Rijeka 3–0 Rudes
- 2023-10-01 Rudes 1–2 HNK Rijeka
- 2023-07-22 HNK Rijeka 4–0 Rudes
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between HNK Rijeka and Rudes?
- In their last 6 meetings, HNK Rijeka won 6, Rudes won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of HNK Rijeka and Rudes?
- Recent form — HNK Rijeka 3W 1D 1L; Rudes 1W 1D 3L.
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