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.
HNK Hajduk Split vs NK Osijek prediction
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Last 5 matches · 4W-1D-0L · +11 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · +2 goal difference
Our verdict
SolidBetGenius backs NK Osijek or Draw (Double Chance) at 68% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
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.
Key factors
- NK Osijek hold a 100% win record in the HNL this season with 3 wins from 3 matches and a +8 goal difference.
- HNK Hajduk Split have conceded 5 goals in 3 league games, keeping 0 clean sheets.
- NK Osijek won the last direct league meeting between the two sides 1-0 away at Hajduk Split on 2026-04-21.
- Across their last 10 head-to-head encounters, 70% of matches finished with under 2.5 total goals.
Statistical comparison
HNK Hajduk Split at home vs NK Osijek awayKey players this season
HNK Hajduk Split
- M. Šego4G
- M. Livaja3G
- Dali3A
- Š. Hrgović2A
NK Osijek
- N. Omerović5G
- A. León3G
- D. Bukvić3A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HNK Hajduk SplitPromotion - Champions League (Qualification) | 6 | +10 | 13 |
| 2 | Dinamo ZagrebPromotion - Europa League (Qualification) | 5 | +9 | 13 |
| 3 | NK VarazdinPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 6 | +6 | 13 |
| 4 | NK OsijekPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 6 | +4 | 12 |
| 5 | HNK Rijeka | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 6 | +1 | 6 |
| 7 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 6 | -4 | 6 |
Head-to-head
Full record →HNK Hajduk Split have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.5 goals a game, only 40% went over 2.5.
- 2026-08-23HNK Hajduk Split 4-0 NK Osijek
- 2026-04-21HNK Hajduk Split 0-1 NK Osijek
- 2026-02-15NK Osijek 0-2 HNK Hajduk Split
- 2025-11-08HNK Hajduk Split 2-0 NK Osijek
- 2025-08-24NK Osijek 0-2 HNK Hajduk Split
Our record in HNL
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Published August 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.