Gorica vs Rudeš prediction, odds and how to watch

Gorica snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw against Varaždin in the Croatian 1. HNL, with Ivan Cvijanovic heading into stoppage time to deny the visitors all three points despite Varaždin controlling large portions of the match.

Emil Frederiksen scored all three goals for Istra 1961 as they beat Rudeš 3-2 in the Croatian 1. HNL, but a nervy finale showed exactly why this side cannot afford to switch off. Rudeš made them pay in the closing minutes and nearly nicked a point they had no business taking.

Varaždin were beaten 2-0 at home by Rudeš in the Croatian 1. HNL, with goals from Aleksa Latkovic and Ivan Canjuga exposing a home side that simply could not compete where it mattered.

Dion Beljo's 28th-minute finish was enough to hand Gorica a shock 1-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Croatian 1. HNL, with the visitors thoroughly outplaying the hosts across nearly every department. Dinamo created chances but wasted three big opportunities, and that lack of accountability in front of goal cost them dearly.

Gorica bossed possession, peppered the box with crosses, and still could not score. Rijeka barely showed up going forward. A 0-0 that tells you everything about both teams right now.

Rudeš host Slaven Koprivnica in a Croatian 1. HNL fixture that puts two defensively vulnerable sides in direct opposition. The data tells a clear story before a ball is kicked.

Istra 1961 host a Gorica side that has lost all four of their opening league fixtures and conceded nine goals in the process. The structural problems travelling to Pula this Saturday go well beyond a rough patch.

Gorica head into Saturday's home fixture without a single point from their opening four league games, while Varaždin arrive in third place and carrying genuine confidence. The structural gap between these two sides right now is significant.