HNK Rijeka (home)
- HNK Rijeka are unbeaten at home in the HNL 2026/2027 with three wins from three.
- HNK Rijeka sit 5th in the HNL 2026/2027 with 11 points from six games.
- Rijeka come into the game on a run of two wins, two draws and a loss from their previous five league matches.
- Kek has Rijeka playing in a compact 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 structure that is based on controlled possession, vertical breaks and timely pressing.
Hajduk Split (away)
- Hajduk Split have won five of their last five league games, including two away from home.
- HNK Hajduk Split are the early pace-setters with 16 points from seven.
- Gonzalo Garcia has Hajduk playing at a higher tempo this season and they will arrive on Sunday.
- Michele Sego has been their most lethal player in HNL 2026/2027 with four goals in seven league appearances.
- Their recent three results have been a 2-0 home win over Lokomotiva Zagreb, a 4-0 away win against Rudes Zagreb and a 1-0 home victory against Slaven Belupo.
Head-to-Head
- Hajduk Split have not won in their last three away games against HNK Rijeka.
- There is no love lost between these two sides in the Jadranski derby.
- This derby is one of the more high-risk ones in Croatian soccer because of the proximity of the two cities.
Key Players
- Toni Fruk is Rijeka's spark in the final third with three assists in six HNL 2026/2027 games, while Daniel Adu-Adjei has scored three goals.
- Daniel Adu-Adjei: He's scored two of the last five, so he is the top scorer.
- Michele Sego has been their most lethal player in HNL 2026/2027 with four goals in seven league appearances.
- Michele Sego: His four goals represent five of Hajduk's last 11.
Betting Insights
- The odds have both sides at 3.82 and 1.92 respectively.
- Given Hajduk are five from five, it's hard to see the favourites losing here.
- Rijeka are good at home, but Hajduk have won two and scored seven goals in three away matches this season, so the value is with the visitors to get the job done.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.95 looks a good alternative.
Prediction
The value is with the visitors to get the job done.