NK Osijek v Rudes prediction
Team pages: NK Osijek · Rudes · Head-to-head
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TACTIX’s model makes Home or Draw the free pick for NK Osijek v Rudes, HNL on Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:00 GMT.
The match
NK Osijek host Rudes in the HNL on Sunday 25 October (kick-off 17:00 UK); the model’s free pick is NK Osijek or the draw, a Bronze-tier call.
The key numbers
Rudes have conceded 27 goals, the most of the 10 clubs (2026/27 so far). 14 of Rudes’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (93%).
NK Osijek are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Rudes, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
Six of NK Osijek’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in five of NK Osijek’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). At home, NK Osijek have four wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.75 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 0.88. NK Osijek have scored 19 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 10 clubs (2026/27 so far). NK Osijek have conceded 15 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 10 clubs.
Both teams scored in 12 of Rudes’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%). Away from home, Rudes have one win, one draw and six defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 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).
NK Osijek are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. NK Osijek (fourth) and Rudes (ninth) are 10 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have NK Osijek the stronger side, 200 rating points above Rudes (NK Osijek 1568, Rudes 1368, after at least 118 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 8 August 2026, finished Rudes 1–6 NK Osijek.
Team news
Predicted NK Osijek XI (4-2-3-1): M. Malenica, L. Jelenic, M. Heister, I. Kolarik, J. Kruiver, L. Vrbančić, D. Bukvić, J. Jezic, Š. Mikolčić, D. Bukvic, A. Leon — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Nail Omerovic (6.7 per match over five appearances, five goals) and D. Bukvic (5.7 per match over five appearances, three assists) have been NK Osijek’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for NK Osijek (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Nail Omerovic averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 572 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last eight appearances. D. Bukvic averages 5.1 key passes per 90 over 404 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last five 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 · Opus Arena
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): NK Osijek 6 · draws 0 · Rudes 0 · 4.33 goals/game
- Recent form: NK Osijek 1W 2D 2L · Rudes 1W 1D 3L
NK Osijek v Rudes (HNL): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 23 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | NK Osijek for / against | Line | Rudes for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.25our book | 1.38 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.38 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.63 for · 6.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 17 for · 13.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 9.38 for · 14.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.75 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.13 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 14 for · 14.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.63 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.25 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.75 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
NK Osijek
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Mustafic n 5 | 69.8 | 2.3 | 1 | — |
| O. Petrusenko n 8 | 50.4 | 2.2 | 0.7 | — |
| Š. Mikolčić n 8 | 46.6 | 2.2 | 1 | — |
| J. Jezic n 8 | 54.6 | 2.1 | 2.1 | — |
| A. Leon n 8 | 87.5 | 1.9 | 1.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nail Omerovic n 8 | 71.5 | 3.6 | 2.2 |
| A. Ljatifi n 8 | 46.1 | 2.4 | 0.5 |
| A. Leon n 8 | 87.5 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| I. Dolček n 8 | 53.3 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
| Luka Tunjic n 8 | 41.5 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nail Omerovic n 8 | 71.5 | 0.8 | 0 |
| A. Leon n 8 | 87.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| D. Bukvic n 8 | 80.6 | 0 | 0.4 |
| D. Bukvić n 8 | 72.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| J. Jezic n 8 | 54.6 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cantero n 8 | 30.8 | 3.3 |
| O. Petrusenko n 8 | 50.4 | 2.7 |
| D. Bukvić n 8 | 72.5 | 2.5 |
| D. Bukvic n 8 | 80.6 | 2.4 |
| Ivano Kolarik n 5 | 74.8 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Malenica n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
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 |
| J. Poldrugač n 8 | 58.5 | 0 | 0.6 |
| N. Skoko n 8 | 83.3 | 0.4 | 0 |
| J. Fernándes n 7 | 66.7 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| N. Skoko n 8 | 83.3 | 3.2 |
| Bruno Unušić n 8 | 82 | 3.2 |
| V. Seitz n 8 | 32.1 | 2.8 |
| F. Taraba n 8 | 48.3 | 2.6 |
| S. Bralić n 8 | 71 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Rogić n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind NK Osijek v Rudes — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-08 Rudes 1–6 NK Osijek
- 2024-04-05 Rudes 2–3 NK Osijek
- 2024-01-27 NK Osijek 2–0 Rudes
- 2023-10-07 NK Osijek 3–0 Rudes
- 2023-07-30 Rudes 3–4 NK Osijek
- 2019-04-12 NK Osijek 2–0 Rudes
Frequently asked questions
- Who is predicted to win NK Osijek v Rudes?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for NK Osijek v Rudes is Home or Draw (best price 1.14 at Betano).
- What is the head-to-head record between NK Osijek and Rudes?
- In their last 6 meetings, NK Osijek won 6, Rudes won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 4.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of NK Osijek and Rudes?
- Recent form — NK Osijek 1W 2D 2L; Rudes 1W 1D 3L.
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