The Facts
- A mid-table host welcomes the league leaders in an exciting contest (ranked 5th and 1st in the Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rijeka won 2.
- Rijeka has experienced an up-and-down run in recent matches (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
- Hajduk is on a roll with consecutive victories (last 5 matches: 5 wins).
- Rijeka could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Rijeka holding a narrow advantage.
- Confirmed absences for Rijeka: Barisic T. (Knee Injury).
- Confirmed absences for Hajduk: Brajkovic R. (Knee Injury) Ivusic I. (Inactive).
- Doubtful / questionable for Rijeka: Todorovic A. (Inactive).
- Doubtful / questionable for Hajduk: Dendoncker L. (Injury).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Rijeka has recorded 9 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, with a goal aggregate of 28:22 (averaging 1.4:1.1 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Rijeka against this opponent, the record stands at 6 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with 16:9 goals (averaging 1.5:0.8 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Din. Zagreb | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17:9 | 8 | 16 |
| 2 | Hajduk Split | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16:8 | 8 | 16 |
| 3 | Osijek | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17:11 | 6 | 16 |
| 4 | Varazdin | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13:7 | 6 | 15 |
| 5 | Rijeka | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 6 | 14 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14:13 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 | Lok. Zagreb | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:16 | -5 | 7 |
| 8 | Slaven Belupo | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7:16 | -9 | 7 |
| 9 | Gorica | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5:12 | -7 | 5 |
| 10 | Rudes | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10:24 | -14 | 4 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
Relegation ~ Prva NL
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