Hajduk Split have dominated this fixture historically, winning nine of the ten recorded head-to-head meetings between the two clubs, including each of the last four. Rudes have had significant defensive struggles this season, conceding fifteen goals in five league matches at an average of three per game. With Hajduk Split entering on the back of four wins in their last five games and scoring in every match this term, the away side are well positioned to secure all three points in a relatively open, high-scoring match.
Rudes vs HNK Hajduk Split prediction
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Last 5 matches · 1W-0D-4L · -12 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 4W-1D-0L · +11 goal difference
Our verdict
StrongBetGenius backs HNK Hajduk Split to win (Match Winner) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Rudes host HNK Hajduk Split in the sixth round of the HNL season, with both sides showing contrasting form through the opening weeks of the campaign. The home team sit in eighth place with three points from five matches, having suffered four defeats and conceded fifteen goals across those fixtures.
Hajduk Split enter this fixture positioned fourth in the table with ten points from five league outings, scoring eleven goals and conceding five. Their recent form across all competitions has been strong, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches with four victories and one draw.
Historical head-to-head records heavily favour the visitors, who have claimed nine victories from the ten previous meetings between the clubs. Given Rudes conceding an average of three goals per game and Hajduk Split maintaining consistent attacking output, the visitors hold a decisive statistical advantage heading into this encounter.
Key factors
- Hajduk Split have won 9 of the 10 head-to-head encounters against Rudes, including the last four meetings.
- Rudes have suffered four defeats in their opening five league matches, conceding 15 goals in that span.
- Rudes matches have averaged 4.2 total goals per game this season, conceding 3.5 goals per match at home.
- Hajduk Split are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, winning four.
- Hajduk Split have scored in every fixture this season, averaging 2.2 goals per match in the league.
Statistical comparison
Rudes at home vs HNK Hajduk Split awayKey players this season
Rudes
- L. Ilecic2A
HNK Hajduk Split
- M. Šego4G
- M. Livaja3G
- Dali3A
- Š. Hrgović2A
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 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 6 | +1 | 6 |
| 7 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 6 | -4 | 6 |
| 8 | NK Slaven Belupo | 6 | -8 | 6 |
| 9 | Rudes | 6 | -13 | 3 |
| 10 | HNK GoricaRelegation - Prva NL | 6 | -8 | 1 |
Head-to-head
Full record →HNK Hajduk Split have won 9 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.2 goals a game, 60% went over 2.5.
- 2024-04-27HNK Hajduk Split 5-1 Rudes
- 2024-02-17Rudes 0-2 HNK Hajduk Split
- 2023-11-04HNK Hajduk Split 1-0 Rudes
- 2023-08-20Rudes 0-2 HNK Hajduk Split
- 2019-05-14Rudes 1-4 HNK Hajduk Split
Our record in HNL
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Published September 4, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.