October 2nd features a match where Rijeka hosts Hajduk Split in a 1. HNL match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. Rijeka sits at 9th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 0-0 scoreless draw against Šibenik. Rijeka had 13 on net, and Šibenik had 8, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,. Rijeka looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 6 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 2nd placed Hajduk Split, recorded a 2-2 draw against Istra 1961. Marko Livaja struck first for Hajduk Split in the 47th minute, but Ante Erceg got the equalizer for Istra 1961 in the 52nd minute . With 18 points in their last 10 matches Hajduk Split should be reasonably happy with their performance.
Hajduk Split and Rijeka last played eachother at the Stadion Poljud on Sep 14th. Hajduk Split was victorious by a score of 2 to 0. Stipe Biuk struck first for Hajduk Split in the 66th minute, then Nikola Kalinić added another in the 76th minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed Rijeka couldn’t manage to score, and Hajduk Split took the shutout win.
Hajduk Split is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Nikola Kalinić and Marko Livaja each having 3 goals in their last five. Rijeka hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last 5 matches are Näis Djouahra and Nikita Vlasenko, and they each have 1 goal.