The players of Gorica will face Rijeka in a league match on Monday. The team from Velika Gorica is in a difficult situation, having recorded four consecutive defeats in the recent period. This run of results has left the club in the lower part of the table, further increasing the pressure on the current squad ahead of the match against direct rivals.
The players have suffered defeats against several opponents. In the previous rounds, defeats were recorded against Osijek, Lokomotiva, and also Hajduk. Despite this, club statistics show that the only scorer for Gorica this season has been Bruno Bogojević, who has scored all of his club's goals. His individual performance remains key, yet individual success has not been enough to secure points in previous appearances.
Rijeka played a match against Danish side Midtjylland on Thursday. Although the result of that match was inconclusive, the focus of the home team is now shifting to league duties. Although they have been eliminated from European competition, the team has the opportunity to continue with good performances in the league phase of the season.
Two consecutive victories would move Gorica to the middle of the table, which would represent a significant relief for the club. Following this match, a trip to face Dinamo is next, which will present another challenge for the team from Velika Gorica. The coaching staff must focus entirely on attack and defence to surprise the opponent at a crucial moment in the season.
