Rijeka VS Hajduk Split

Rijeka host Hajduk Split in Round 8 of the SuperSport HNL with the two teams entering the match from different positions. Hajduk lead with 16 points from seven games, while Rijeka have 11 points from six matches. Last season, Rijeka won the 2024/25 title with 65 points, while Hajduk finished third with 63. In 2025/26, Hajduk improved to second with 68 points, while Rijeka dropped to fourth with 53. Rijeka’s recent form remains solid: two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five matches. They also defeated Vrbovec 6-0 in the Croatian Cup before drawing 1-1 away to Lokomotiva in the league. Hajduk arrive in stronger recent form. They have won their last five matches, beating Lokomotiva, Rudeš and Slaven Belupo, alongside two European victories, scoring 14 goals in the process. The head-to-head record suggests Rijeka are competitive at home. In the last four HNL meetings, Rijeka recorded one win, two draws and one defeat, including a 5-0 home victory over Hajduk in November 2025. Hajduk currently have the stronger defensive record and greater attacking efficiency. Rijeka possess home advantage and a balanced recent H2H record, but current consistency slightly favors the visitors. Final prediction: Rijeka 1-1 Hajduk Split.