Match Preview
Osijek will host Vukovar at Stadion Gradski vrt on Saturday, 13 September, in what promises to be a compelling clash in the 1. HNL. Both teams have struggled for form recently, with Osijek managing just two draws from their last five matches, while Vukovar has recorded a mixed bag of results, including a recent draw against a stronger opponent. The home side will be keen to leverage their home advantage, where they have historically performed better, albeit with limited success against Vukovar in their last ten encounters.
A notable angle to consider is the lack of goals in their head-to-head meetings; none of the last ten matches have seen both teams score, and there have been no fixtures with over 2.5 goals. This trend suggests a potentially tight contest, where defensive strategies may take precedence. With both sides looking to solidify their positions in the league, a low-scoring affair seems likely, making it crucial for Osijek to break their scoring drought against a Vukovar side that will be eager to capitalise on any defensive lapses.
Slaven Koprivnica
Istra 1961
Varaždin
Osijek
Vukovar