Does anyone want to take the title this year? Because it is easily up for grabs! In a season where uncertainty has been the theme, the story continued Wednesday night all across Croatia. Rijeka lost at home to Osijek. Hajduk lost at home to Istra. And Dinamo couldn't score on the road against Gorica. The question is: is this the most exciting season we've seen from Croatian … [Read more...] about Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Lose: What Is Going On In The HNL?
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Hajduk Escape Maksimir With 2-2 Draw vs. 10-Man Dinamo, Remain 1 Point Behind Rijeka
By 14 CommentsIt was a wild one from Maksimir Sunday afternoon. Hajduk draw Dinamo 2-2 to remain one point behind Rijeka for the HNL lead when all looked to be lost heading into injury time. -Baturina opened up the scoring inside 5 minutes -Dinamo own goal levels the game midway through the 1st half -Dinamo must play final 30 minutes of match with 10 men (Ristovski red … [Read more...] about Hajduk Escape Maksimir With 2-2 Draw vs. 10-Man Dinamo, Remain 1 Point Behind Rijeka
Rijeka, Hajduk Both Win 4-0; Make It 2-Horse Race In HNL
By 9 CommentsRijeka and Hajduk have officially made it a 2-horse race in the HNL this season, after 4-0 wins over Dinamo and Osijek, respectively, Saturday. With only 13 matches left in the season, Hajduk only trail 1st place Rijeka by one point while Dinamo are now seven points behind. This match will definitely be a tough pill to swallow for Cannavaro and company after a successful … [Read more...] about Rijeka, Hajduk Both Win 4-0; Make It 2-Horse Race In HNL
Hajduk Gonna “Hajduk” In 2025
By 29 CommentsIs Hajduk going to “Hajduk” again in 2025? It looks like it. They beat the top HNL clubs and then immediately drop points to the bad teams. What is the deal? Hajduk currently trail Rijeka by one point but should have a firmer grasp on the table following their recent poor form. They have already dropped 7 points to start 2025. On top of that, they are entering a tough … [Read more...] about Hajduk Gonna “Hajduk” In 2025
HNL Title Race: Hajduk 35% To Win, Rijeka & Dinamo At 30%
By 5 CommentsAfter years of Dinamo dominance in the HNL, the 2024-25 title race is shaping up to be the most competitive, entertaining dogfight since Rijeka stole the crown in 2017. 18 games into the season, Hajduk Split and Rijeka share top spot at the table with 36 points, followed by Dinamo Zagreb in 3rd with 29. Rijeka did not lose a single match during their stellar autumn campaign, … [Read more...] about HNL Title Race: Hajduk 35% To Win, Rijeka & Dinamo At 30%
Hajduk Defeat Dinamo 1-0 At Poljud, Take 3-Point HNL Lead
By 26 CommentsIn a huge clash for table position in the HNL, Hajduk Split defeated reigning Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 at Stadion Poljud on Sunday evening. After a scoreless first half, now-Canadian midfielder Niko Sigur broke the ice with a 54th-minute beauty from the top of the box. After a blunder from star Dinamo midfielder Martin Baturina inside the 18-yard box, Sigur made … [Read more...] about Hajduk Defeat Dinamo 1-0 At Poljud, Take 3-Point HNL Lead
October HNL Recap: Hajduk On Top
By 11 CommentsTitle Fight: With Dinamo plagued with a packed European, Cup and League calendar, Croatia's perennial champions find themselves in the same position as last season; seemingly slipping away from a league title. However, this does not mean Dinamo haven't had a bad campaign. Dinamo currently have only three losses, those coming to league leaders Hajduk earlier in the season, a … [Read more...] about October HNL Recap: Hajduk On Top
Livaja Shocks Maksimir In 1-0 Hajduk Victory Over Dinamo
By 6 CommentsThe HNL is a wild and unpredictable league. But one thing is certain: it doesn't matter if Hajduk beats Dinamo at Poljud or Maksimir multiple times in any given season...they will still somehow find a way to lose the league. Complete transparency: I did not watch the game. Only the highlights. And I am a Hajduk guy. With that said, I would have been happy with a Hajduk draw … [Read more...] about Livaja Shocks Maksimir In 1-0 Hajduk Victory Over Dinamo
HNL Week 5: Dinamo Drops First Points Of Season In 1-1 Draw vs. Rijeka
By 2 CommentsDinamo's 4-game win streak in the HNL was cut short after drawing 1-1 with Rijeka on the road at Rujevica Sunday. Dinamo held the lead going into halftime thanks to an early goal from Petković. Petko received the ball in the box and perfectly left-footed the ball into the side netting. Rijeka however found themselves back in the match thanks to a long range volley from Veldin … [Read more...] about HNL Week 5: Dinamo Drops First Points Of Season In 1-1 Draw vs. Rijeka