NK Istra 1961 Pula
- Javi Cabello's side are sixth with 12 points from the same number of matches.
- The hosts have won two of their last games, drawn one and lost two.
- Emil Frederiksen is Istra's equivalent with seven goals in eight matches, although he has three of their six goals in the last five, so we'll take Hajduk to edge it and the 2-2 correct score from the previous encounter to land again.
HNK Hajduk Split
- Gonzalo Garcia's team are top of the table on 22 points from their first ten games.
- Hajduk have won three in a row after beating Ajax 2-1 in the UEFA Conference League and following that up with a 1-0 win over Varaždin in HNL 2026/2027.
- HNK Hajduk Split are the clear favourite at 1.77 for Monday's HNL 2026/2027 fixture.
Head-to-Head
- However, the last head-to-head between these clubs finished all square at 2-2 in HNL 2026/2027 and the last five encounters are perfectly level at two wins apiece with one draw.
- Istra have failed to beat Hajduk in either of their previous two home games, so the visitors are bound to have a little bit extra in their psychological approach to the game.
Key Players
- Michele Sego is the best man on the field in HNL 2026/2027 with four goals in eight, while Abdoulie Sanyang has scored two of Hajduk's last five.
- Emil Frederiksen is Istra's equivalent with seven goals in eight matches, although he has three of their six goals in the last five, so we'll take Hajduk to edge it and the 2-2 correct score from the previous encounter to land again.
Betting Insights
- NK Istra 1961 Pula are at 4.08 and the draw is at 3.84.
- The market appears to be leaning towards goals here, with Over 2.5 at 1.61 and Both Teams To Score Yes at 1.57.
- Istra have conceded eight times in five home games in HNL 2026/2027 and their back line can be broken by the right move, while Hajduk average 1.75 goals scored and 1.50 goals conceded per game on the road in the league this term.
- Hajduk are the clear favorite but the odds leave room for a close contest.
Prediction
- We believe they can nick the key moments because of their better structure and sharper edge, but the hosts can keep the game close.
- But Split are well structured and better suited to each other's system and will probably edge a close game.
- Emil Frederiksen is Istra's equivalent with seven goals in eight matches, although he has three of their six goals in the last five, so we'll take Hajduk to edge it and the 2-2 correct score from the previous encounter to land again.
