Rijeka vs Sibenik Prediction:Rijeka are in a must win situation

Rijeka's run towards third place was stopped in the last two rounds with a loss against Dinamo and a draw with Osijek. But now comes the match with ninth-ranked Sibenik, who sensationally knocked Dinamo out of the Cup on Wednesday and entered the final. Rijeka believe that the guests are tired and psychologically quite empty and that this will help them, but above all they have to trust in their good game. The guests will opt for a closed version, stand in a double block, and the Rijeka team will have the task of breaking through them. An early goal would be the ideal recipe for the home team, that's what they will strive for, and if they succeed in their plan, they should get three points easy.

Rijeka have a season full of turbulence and it is very difficult to predict how they will play against anyone. Rijeka are in sixth place in the table with 35 points after 27 games played. So far, the team from Rijeka have recorded 10 wins, 5 draws and even 12 losses with a goal difference of 32-35. At home they are the second worst team in the league with 3 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses with a goal difference of 13-19. In the last 5 games, Rijeka have two wins and a draw with a loss and will meet Sibenik after 1-1 against Osijek.

Sibenik plays very defensive during the season and aims for a point in every match. Sibenik is currently in ninth position on the HNL table with 24 points from 27 games. The Orangemen have won only 4 games so far this season with 11 losses and even 12 tied games with a goal difference of 20-33. Sibenik has two wins, two draws, and a loss in its last five games and travels to Rijeka after a 2-1 sensational win against Dinamo in the Croatian Cup.

Sibenik has a bad season in the HNL, but during the week they managed to beat Dinamo Zagreb in the Croatian Cup, which is certainly their biggest success this year. During the season, Sibenik was a very defensive team that tried to get a point in every match. Their tactics will not be different when visiting Rijeka, who have not won their last three games. The hosts are certainly favorites, but they are not decorated with great efficiency, which will be a particular problem against a team like Sibenik. Therefore, I suggest you to bet on home win.