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10th- Gorica Similar to Slaven Belupo two seasons ago, Gorica last season opened up the first half of the season strong and contesting a European Spot. Like Slaven though, Gorica's run was built on unexpected defensive tactics that caught most teams off guard, which compensated for the lack of attacking threat. Gorica slid into bad form in the back half of last season, this … [Read more...] about Team CroatianSports 2024/25 HNL Predictions

Dinamo vs Istra (5-0) Dinamo took off and recorded a statement win on Friday against Istra in the opening day match of the 2024/25 HNL campaign. Jakirović and his squad wasted no time setting the tempo for what caliber of a team they will be this season. With the HNL seeming to be even more openly contested this season, Dinamo's 5-0 thrashing of Istra for now has put to rest … [Read more...] about HNL Match Week 1: Dinamo And Rijeka Set The Pace For The HNL Title Fight

One of Croatia's most prolific and legendary midfielders, Ivan Rakitić, who was instrumental in the Vatreni's 2018 World Cup run will play in Croatia at the club level for the first time in his career. After around a month of speculation Rakitić has officially joined Hajduk Split and will reunite with former Vatreni teammate, Ivan Perišić. Dnevnik reports that Rakitić has … [Read more...] about Rakitić Ends Multi-Million Dollar Contract in Saudi League For Hajduk

Rijeka balked in Zagreb Sunday losing 3-1 to Lokomotiva, which gives the HNL top spot to Dinamo with four matches remaining in the season. Dinamo now carry a 1-point lead on Rijeka going into their May 5th match against each other in Rijeka. A draw is now a positive result for Dinamo as opposed to the other way around before this weekend kicked off. Lokomotiva 3-1 … [Read more...] about HNL Week 32: Lokomotiva Shock Rijeka, Dinamo Back On Top!

Dinamo closed the gap on Rijeka with their game in hand earlier in the week; beating Varaždin 2-1. With both clubs winning on Sunday, Rijeka will keep their 2-point advantage on Dinamo going into the last five matches of the HNL season. Marko Pjaca scored the game winner for Rijeka in a 3-0 win over Gorica with a header from hip height. Pjaca now has five goals, five assists in … [Read more...] about HNL Round 31: Rijeka Keep 2-Point Advantage On Dinamo

Dinamo did what they needed to Saturday to apply some pressure on Rijeka. However, Rijeka easily handled business on Sunday in a 2-0 win over Istra. Status quo remains at the top of the HNL table. Rijeka hold a 5-point lead with Dinamo still having a game in hand. Istra 0-2 Rijeka Gorica 0-2 Dinamo Zagreb Hajduk 1-2 Osijek Varaždin 0-2 Lokomotiva Rudeš … [Read more...] about HNL Week 30: Rijeka Win Again To Keep 5-Point Lead On Dinamo

Rijeka 1-0 Hajduk Rijeka all but ended Hajduk's season on Sunday while keeping their 5-point lead on 2nd place Dinamo Zagreb. It was Croatia international Marco Pašalić who scored the lone goal of the match. Even with their comfortable lead atop the HNL table, Rijeka are still not out of the woods yet with seven matches in the season. Dinamo have a game in hand and travel … [Read more...] about HNL Week 29: Rijeka Defeat Hajduk To Keep 5-Point Lead On Dinamo