UEFA Conference League· Kick-off : Thursday, August 27, 2026, 19:45 (UK time)
HNK Rijeka vs FC Midtjylland: 1-4 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: HNK Rijeka 1-4 FC Midtjylland. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for HNK Rijeka (50%), while victory for FC Midtjylland was rated at only 25%. The model considered this score unlikely (0.6%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (49%): missed.
Match analysis
HNK Rijeka vs FC Midtjylland was played on Thursday, August 27, 2026 (UEFA Conference League). Venue: Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka. Before kick-off, our model gave HNK Rijeka a 50% chance of winning, the draw 25% and FC Midtjylland 25%. The most likely correct score is 1-1 (11.9%), ahead of 1-0 (11.3%) and 2-1 (9.5%).
Over their last 5 matches, HNK Rijeka have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 4 and conceding 3. Over their last 5 matches, FC Midtjylland have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats, scoring 7 and conceding 5. On recent form, there is little to separate the two teams. On average HNK Rijeka score 0.80 and concede 0.60 goals per game; FC Midtjylland score 1.40 and concede 1.00.
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for HNK Rijeka, 1 for FC Midtjylland and 0 draws. The most recent ended FC Midtjylland 2-0 HNK Rijeka (Aug 20, 2026). FC Midtjylland: V. Bak, E. Chilufya, O. Diao, M. Gogorza and Junior Brumado. In double chance terms, "HNK Rijeka or draw" stands at 75%, "FC Midtjylland or draw" at 50% and "no draw" at 75%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as HNK Rijeka – FC Midtjylland. 1-1 is the single most likely scoreline (11.9%); the 5 scores below add up to 49% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| HNK Rijeka 1-1 FC Midtjylland | 11.9% |
| HNK Rijeka 1-0 FC Midtjylland | 11.3% |
| HNK Rijeka 2-1 FC Midtjylland | 9.5% |
| HNK Rijeka 2-0 FC Midtjylland | 9.0% |
| HNK Rijeka 0-1 FC Midtjylland | 7.5% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
The model expects 2.64 goals in total (1.59 for HNK Rijeka, 1.05 for FC Midtjylland): over 2.5 goals has a 49% probability and both teams to score 52%. HNK Rijeka keep a clean sheet in 35% of scenarios, FC Midtjylland in 20%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| HNK Rijeka expected goals | 1.59 |
| FC Midtjylland expected goals | 1.05 |
| Both teams to score | 52% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 74% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 49% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 27% |
| HNK Rijeka clean sheet | 35% |
| FC Midtjylland clean sheet | 20% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
HNK Rijeka
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | FC Midtjylland · UEFA Conference League | 0-2 | L |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Ilves · UEFA Conference League | 1-1 | D |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Ilves · UEFA Conference League | 1-0 | W |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Derry City · UEFA Conference League | 1-0 | W |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Derry City · UEFA Conference League | 1-0 | W |
FC Midtjylland
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | HNK Rijeka · UEFA Conference League | 2-0 | W |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Bohemians · UEFA Conference League | 3-2 | W |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Bohemians · UEFA Conference League | 2-0 | W |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Beşiktaş · UEFA Europa League | 0-2 | L |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Beşiktaş · UEFA Europa League | 0-1 | L |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HNK Rijeka | 16 | 9 | 6 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | FC Midtjylland 2-0 HNK Rijeka | UEFA Conference League |
Out and doubtful
HNK Rijeka
No absences reported.
FC Midtjylland
- V. Bak (out)
- E. Chilufya (out)
- O. Diao (out)
- M. Gogorza (out)
- Junior Brumado (out)
Other matches in this competition
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- FC ST. Gallen 2-3 FC NordsjaellandAug 27, 2026
- Hapoel Tel Aviv 0-1 AtalantaAug 27, 2026
- Ajax 5-3 FC SionAug 27, 2026
- Brighton 4-0 TromsoAug 27, 2026
- Austria Vienna 0-0 SC BragaAug 27, 2026
- Borac Banja Luka 3-1 Vikingur ReykjavikAug 27, 2026
- FK Partizan 2-1 GetafeAug 27, 2026
- Larne 0-3 Lincoln Red Imps FCAug 27, 2026
- Hibernian 2-3 GentAug 27, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the HNK Rijeka vs FC Midtjylland prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave HNK Rijeka a 50% chance of winning, the draw 25% and FC Midtjylland 25%. HNK Rijeka are therefore favourites. Final score: 1-4.
What is the most likely correct score for HNK Rijeka vs FC Midtjylland?
1-1 (11.9%), followed by 1-0 (11.3%), 2-1 (9.5%), 2-0 (9.0%) and 0-1 (7.5%).
Will both teams score in HNK Rijeka vs FC Midtjylland?
The probability that both HNK Rijeka and FC Midtjylland score is 52%. HNK Rijeka have a 35% chance of keeping a clean sheet, FC Midtjylland 20%.
How many goals should we expect in HNK Rijeka vs FC Midtjylland?
The model expects 2.64 goals (1.59 for HNK Rijeka, 1.05 for FC Midtjylland). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 74%, over 2.5 goals 49%, over 3.5 goals 27%.
When and where is HNK Rijeka vs FC Midtjylland played?
Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 19:45 (UK time), UEFA Conference League. Venue: Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka.
What form are HNK Rijeka and FC Midtjylland in?
HNK Rijeka: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (4 scored, 3 conceded). FC Midtjylland: 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 5 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between HNK Rijeka and FC Midtjylland?
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for HNK Rijeka, 1 for FC Midtjylland and 0 draws. The most recent ended FC Midtjylland 2-0 HNK Rijeka (Aug 20, 2026).
What was the HNK Rijeka vs FC Midtjylland result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: HNK Rijeka 1-4 FC Midtjylland. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for HNK Rijeka (50%), while victory for FC Midtjylland was rated at only 25%. The model considered this score unlikely (0.6%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (49%): missed.
How is the HNK Rijeka vs FC Midtjylland prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.59 for HNK Rijeka, 1.05 for FC Midtjylland) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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