Hajduk Split vs Rijeka Prediction & Betting Tips

Hajduk Split vs Rijeka Match Preview

Hajduk Split host Rijeka in a fixture that often shapes the upper end of the Croatia HNL table. Recent meetings between these sides have produced heavy swings in momentum, which makes this encounter particularly intriguing.

Hajduk arrive with renewed confidence after back to back victories, while Rijeka continue to show resilience but remain less convincing away from home. The contrast in home and away patterns could be decisive.

Hajduk Split Building Momentum at Poljud

Hajduk Split travel back from a 2-0 win away at Osijek, a result that followed a 2-0 home victory against Slaven Belupo. Those clean sheets suggest improved defensive focus, especially after conceding in defeats to Gorica and Istra earlier in the run.

At home, Hajduk have won three of their last four league matches, scoring at least two goals in each of those victories. The only setback in that sequence was a narrow 1-2 loss to Istra, but overall their attacking output in Split has been consistent and purposeful.

Rijeka Seeking Stability on the Road

Rijeka come into this match after a 3-1 home win over Varazdin and a 0-0 draw with Dinamo Zagreb. That draw underlined their defensive organisation, yet their away form tells a different story.

They have lost three of their last five away league fixtures, including a 1-0 defeat at Osijek most recently. While they did secure a 1-2 win at Istra in December, goals have not flowed consistently on their travels, with three of those five away games producing one goal or fewer for Rijeka.

Hajduk Split vs Rijeka Prediction

Hajduk Split win at 2.00 odds stands out given their recent control at home and successive clean sheets in the league. Rijeka’s away record, with three defeats in their last five trips, suggests they may struggle to contain Hajduk’s forward pressure across ninety minutes.

The Over 2.5 goals priced at 2.20 is a value bet considering four of Hajduk’s last five league matches have produced at least three goals. Our recommended correct score is Hajduk Split 2-1 at 8.00 odds, reflecting Hajduk’s strong scoring rate at home and Rijeka’s ability to contribute without consistently shutting games down on the road.

Ezekiel- February 20, 2026

Hajduk Split vs Rijeka Betting Tips

Hajduk Split win

OK

2.00 Odds

Over 2.5 goals

OK

2.20 Odds

Hajduk Split 2-1

OK

8.00 Odds