Rijeka vs Derry City Prediction | Europa Conference League | 23/07

The encounter between Rijeka and Derry City is set to kick off at 19:45 on Thursday, 23/07, at Stadion HNK Rijeka.

This Europa Conference League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams’ recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

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2nd Half Draw

Why we predict the second half to end in a draw

We expect a draw in the second half for the Rijeka vs Derry City clash.

Neither side may fully dominate after the interval, with both teams managing the game carefully. A tight and balanced second period could end all square.

Key Betting Insights

Rijeka

• Scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
• Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
• Over 9.5 corners occurred in 4 of Rijeka's last 5 matches

Derry City

• Scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
• Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
• Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches

2nd Half Draw: 2/1

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	1/8	11/2	12/1	8/13	5/4
	1/5	5/1	12/1	4/7	21/20
	1/8	11/2	18/1	4/6	5/4
	1/8	5/1	12/1	4/6	23/20

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Rijeka Preview

Rijeka is coming to the clash with Derry City with the current statistics in the Europa Conference League:

• Matches played: 0

• Wins: 0

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 0 (Avg. 0)

• Goals Conceded: 0 (Avg. 0)

When having a broader look at Rijeka's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:

• Matches played: 52

• Wins: 20

• Draws: 16

• Losses: 16

• Goals Scored: 66 (Avg. 1.27)

• Goals Conceded: 53 (Avg. 1.02)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Rijeka

Goals Scored: 66

Goals Conceded: 53

Average Goals Scored: 1.27

Average Goals Conceded: 1.02

Wins: 20

Goal Difference: 13

Date	Game	Result
23/05	Rijeka 2 - 0 Gorica	W
17/05	Istra 1961 0 - 0 Rijeka	D
08/05	Rijeka 3 - 0 HNK Vukovar 1991	W
03/05	Lokomotiva Zagreb 0 - 3 Rijeka	W
26/04	Rijeka 0 - 0 Hajduk Split	D

Rijeka to win the match: 1/8

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Derry City Preview

On the other hand, Derry City comes into this fixture with the following statistics in Europa Conference League:

• Matches played: 0

• Wins: 0

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 0 (Avg. 0)

• Goals Conceded: 0 (Avg. 0)

Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:

• Matches played: 27

• Wins: 6

• Draws: 11

• Losses: 10

• Goals Scored: 35 (Avg. 1.3)

• Goals Conceded: 36 (Avg. 1.33)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Derry City

Goals Scored: 35

Goals Conceded: 36

Average Goals Scored: 1.3

Average Goals Conceded: 1.33

Wins: 6

Goal Difference: -1

Date	Game	Result
16/07	Derry City 1 - 2 CSKA Sofia	L
09/07	CSKA Sofia 3 - 2 Derry City	L
03/07	Derry City 2 - 4 Waterford	L
26/06	Derry City 2 - 0 Drogheda United	W
22/06	Shamrock Rovers 1 - 1 Derry City	D

Derry City to win the match: 12/1

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Statistical Insights for Rijeka vs Derry City

Here’s a statistical breakdown comparing each team’s key metrics to the league average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Rijeka vs Derry City fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Rijeka

Europe - Europa Conference League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W D W W D	2.2
Home	W W D L L	1.4
Away	D W L D W	1.6

Derry City

Europe - Europa Conference League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L L W D	0.8
Home	L L W W D	1.4
Away	L D L L D	0.4

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Home Win

1/8

86.21%

Draw

5/1

16.67%

Away Win

12/1

7.99%

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Key Metrics

Here’s a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: corners, cards, goals scored, and goals conceded.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Corners

Rijeka

35

last 5 matches

Derry City

30

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Rijeka received +17% more corners than Derry City in the last 5 matches.

Rijeka and Derry City corners count, last 5 matches

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Gorica

7

Istra 1961

4

HNK Vukovar 1991

9

Lokomotiva Zagreb

1

Hajduk Split

14

11

CSKA Sofia

5

CSKA Sofia

5

Waterford

7

Drogheda United

2

Shamrock Rovers

Key metrics

Cards

Rijeka

4

last 5 matches

Derry City

10

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Derry City received +150% more cards than Rijeka in the last 5 matches.

Rijeka and Derry City cards count, last 5 matches

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Gorica

0

Istra 1961

2

HNK Vukovar 1991

1

Lokomotiva Zagreb

0

Hajduk Split

1

1

CSKA Sofia

1

CSKA Sofia

2

Waterford

1

Drogheda United

5

Shamrock Rovers

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Rijeka

8

last 5 matches

Derry City

8

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams scored the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.

Rijeka and Derry City goals scored count, last 5 matches

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Gorica

2

Istra 1961

0

HNK Vukovar 1991

3

Lokomotiva Zagreb

3

Hajduk Split

0

1

CSKA Sofia

2

CSKA Sofia

2

Waterford

2

Drogheda United

1

Shamrock Rovers

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Rijeka

0

last 5 matches

Derry City

10

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Derry City conceded 100% more goals than Rijeka in the last 5 matches.

Rijeka and Derry City goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Gorica

0

Istra 1961

0

HNK Vukovar 1991

0

Lokomotiva Zagreb

0

Hajduk Split

0

2

CSKA Sofia

3

CSKA Sofia

4

Waterford

0

Drogheda United

1

Shamrock Rovers

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