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Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +1 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · -4 goal difference
BetGenius backs NK Osijek or Draw (Double Chance) at 68% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
HNK Hajduk Split host NK Osijek at the Stadion Poljud in an intriguing HNL clash. Hajduk Split enter the fixture in 6th place with 4 points from their opening 3 league matches (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss), scoring 5 goals and conceding 5. In their most recent outings across all competitions, they drew 2-2 with Raków Częstochowa and 2-2 with Istra 1961, while picking up a 2-1 league victory away at HNK Gorica.
NK Osijek have enjoyed a flawless start to their HNL campaign, sitting 2nd in the table with 9 points from 3 matches. They boast a +8 goal difference, having scored 9 goals and conceded only once. Their away form has been particularly potent in the league, claiming a 6-1 win over Rudes and a 2-0 victory against HNK Gorica, supplemented by a 1-0 home triumph against NK Lokomotiva Zagreb.
Historical head-to-head records show a closely contested rivalry, with Hajduk Split winning 5 of the last 10 meetings compared to Osijek's 3 wins and 2 draws. However, Osijek claimed a 1-0 victory at Split in the most recent encounter on 2026-04-21. Given Osijek's perfect league start and strong defensive record, they enter this fixture with strong momentum.
Combined scoring rate: 5 goals per game (HNK Hajduk Split at home plus NK Osijek away).
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HNK Hajduk SplitPromotion - Champions League (Qualification) | 10 | +10 | 22 |
| 2 | Dinamo ZagrebPromotion - Europa League (Qualification) | 9 | +11 | 19 |
| 3 | NK VarazdinPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 10 | +6 | 18 |
| 4 | NK OsijekPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 10 | +4 | 17 |
| 5 | HNK Rijeka | 9 | +4 | 17 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 10 | +1 | 12 |
| 7 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 10 | -4 | 10 |
HNK Hajduk Split have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.5 goals a game, only 40% went over 2.5.
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.NK Osijek have started the HNL season with 3 consecutive wins, scoring 9 goals and conceding just 1. In contrast, Hajduk Split have managed only 1 win from their first 3 league fixtures (1-1-1). Furthermore, Osijek won the most recent head-to-head meeting 1-0 away at Hajduk Split in April 2026.
Published August 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
