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Rijeka 3 Vukovar 0, full time in Croatian 1. HNL. Our model's pre-match pick was Both teams to score — No, which landed.
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Rijeka 3–0 Vukovar
Rijeka made it look comfortable at home, beating Vukovar 2-0 to maintain their position at the summit of the Croatian 1. HNL with five games to go.
Our pick
Rijeka to win
Result
RIJ v VUK
Rijeka beat Vukovar 3-0 at home.
3 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.


Rijeka made it look comfortable at home, beating Vukovar 2-0 to maintain their position at the summit of the Croatian 1. HNL with five games to go.
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How the result affects the Croatian 1. HNL standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Osijek | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Lokomotiva Zagreb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Rijeka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 | Varaždin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Rudeš | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Hajduk Split | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
The match finished 3-0 to Rijeka.
Rijeka won the match 3-0.
The match took place on Friday, 8 May 2026.
Rijeka defeated Vukovar 3-0 in the Croatian 1. HNL, a comfortable result that aligned with our model's pre-match assessment. We had backed a Rijeka win at 67% probability, and the pick landed cleanly. The hosts controlled the match throughout, keeping Vukovar at arm's length in a one-sided contest that reflected the gap between the two sides. Rijeka's form has been solid in recent weeks, while Vukovar arrived in poor shape. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result kept Rijeka in third position with momentum building through consecutive victories. Vukovar remained in 10th place, their winless run extending the gap between them and the top four. Our model suggests Rijeka's attacking efficiency and defensive discipline position them as genuine title contenders, while Vukovar face mounting pressure to stabilize their campaign.
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Rijeka v Vukovar · Croatian 1. HNL ·
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