Croatia · 1. HNL · kick-off 9 Oct 2026 23:00
Full time · score 1-2
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Gorica 48 · Rudeš 7
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Gorica 54 · Rudeš 44
Shots on target 5-3 · corners 8-3 · possession 65-35
NextGOAL tip: Gorica -0.75 · 3 stars
Gorica and Rudeš have met many times, and the last time Rudeš were the hosts, the match ended with the away side Gorica taking the win without any real contest. This time Rudeš must travel to Gorica in the league, with both still sitting very close to each other near the bottom of the table. Gorica have 5 points from 8 matches, while Rudeš have 4 points from 8 matches. Gorica have just won 1-0 in the league and are unbeaten in 5 straight matches, but the problem is too many draws and too few goals. This season they have scored 5 and conceded 12 in 8 matches, while Rudeš have just lost 2-3 in the league and are winless in 2 straight. Defence is the heaviest issue for the visitors, conceding 24 goals in 8 matches. This game is likely to be one where Gorica have more of the ball and gradually pile pressure on the Rudeš defence that concedes a lot. If Gorica score first, the game will open up for the hosts to add more, because Rudeš will have to come out and trade blows to chase goals, which is the period when Gorica should find the second and third openings.