HNK Rijeka vs Hibernian Predictions

• HNK Rijeka have scored in all six of their competitive matches this term, netting 11 goals in total.
• Hibernian are in similarly strong goalscoring form. Jack Ross’ side have hit 12 goals in their five competitive outings so far this season.
• Both teams created plenty of opportunities during last week’s 1-1 first leg draw at Easter Road.

Both teams backed to strike in Croatia

There was nothing to separate HNK Rijeka and Hibernian during last week’s first leg at Easter Road and the sides look set for another close, entertaining contest in Croatia this Thursday.

The tie is finely poised at 1-1 going into the second leg, and while Hibs should be content with the result from the first encounter against a decent side who mixed it with some top teams in last season’s UEFA Europa League, Jack Ross’ charges arguably deserved to edge matters based on chances created.

These teams are incredibly hard to split though going into this Thursday’s clash at HNK Stadion. Both are in fine form on all fronts and thriving in front of goal.

HNK have made an unbeaten start to the campaign domestically, taking seven points from a possible nine, while Hibs sit top of the early SPL standings following victories against Kilmarnock (2-3) and Ross County (3-0).

The first leg and both teams’ recent goal tallies suggest that we’re going to witness a goal laden game in Croatia and both teams to score should be the focus instead of the 1X2 market.

With HNK netting 11 goals in their six competitive matches this term and Hibs bagging a dozen in their five starts, this should be wide open as both sides look to clinch progress to the Play-off round, where they will face either Bohemians or PAOK.

We think this tie could go the distance though and we’re forecasting a 2-2 correct score alongside our BTTS wager.