HNK Rijeka 31%Draw 25%Dinamo Zagreb 44%Expected goals 1.24 – 1.55
75%
Betarazi pick
Over 1.5 goals
Strong pick · fair odds 1.33 · bookmaker 1.28
8/10Rating
1.28Odds
Picks by market
ResultDinamo Zagreb to win44% · @2.28
Double chanceEither team to win75% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score61% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals75% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–29% · fair 10.92
HNK Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
16:00 WAT, Saturday 8 August: HNK Rijeka v Dinamo Zagreb in the HNL, played at Stadion HNK Rijeka. In the table, HNK Rijeka are 6th, lower half, on 18 points after 12 matches; Dinamo Zagreb are 2nd (among the top four) with 25.
Current form
HNK Rijeka, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Ilves, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.2 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 5 clean sheets in that run.
Dinamo Zagreb, last 5: WWDDD Their latest outing: 5–0 win over Kauno Žalgiris, at home. Scoring is no problem – 3.2 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours HNK Rijeka, collecting 3.0 points per game to 2.0 for Dinamo Zagreb.
Head to head
When they last met (13 May 2026) it ended Dinamo Zagreb 2–0 HNK Rijeka.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give HNK Rijeka 1.2 xG, Dinamo Zagreb 1.6 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – HNK Rijeka 31%, draw 25%, Dinamo Zagreb 44%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: HNK Rijeka 1–1 Dinamo Zagreb. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
HNK Rijeka31%fair 3.22 · @2.86
Draw25%fair 4.03 · @3.30
Dinamo Zagreb44%fair 2.27 · @2.28
2.79Expected goals
1.24HNK Rijeka xG
1.55Dinamo Zagreb xG
61%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
1–08%
0–27%
2–17%
From our goals model: HNK Rijeka 1.2 – 1.6 Dinamo Zagreb expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for HNK Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win HNK Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb?
On our numbers HNK Rijeka have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Dinamo Zagreb 44%.
How many goals will there be in HNK Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for HNK Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb?
Our predicted score is HNK Rijeka 1–1 Dinamo Zagreb, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is HNK Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb?
HNK Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb (HNL) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion HNK Rijeka.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
